FAA Chief Urges Global Cooperation to Strengthen Aviation Safety
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the importance of global cooperation in aviation safety during a June 12 address to the International Aviation Club (IAC) in Washington, D.C. He said that aviation safety “knows no real borders,” citing the recent Air India Boeing 787-8 crash as a reminder of the international nature of aviation risks.
Rocheleau called for stronger collaboration with global aviation regulators to align safety standards, share data, and modernize oversight. “Working together leads to safer operations, better information flow, and more efficient global air travel,” he said.
While U.S. air traffic control modernization remains a domestic priority, Rocheleau assured attendees that international engagement remains strong. He and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy are scheduled to attend the Paris Air Show to meet with regulators and manufacturers worldwide.
The FAA is also working with international agencies to align standards for emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. Rocheleau said the goal is a unified global regulatory framework for certifying and integrating AAM into shared airspace.
Addressing air traffic controller shortages, Rocheleau noted that staffing challenges are not unique to the U.S. “This is a global issue,” he said, calling for international collaboration to share best practices and long-term solutions.
Rocheleau also dismissed any current plans for privatizing the U.S. air traffic control system, affirming that modernization within the public framework remains the FAA’s focus.
Since taking on the acting administrator role in January, Rocheleau has met with aviation leaders from countries including the UK, Canada, Brazil, and ICAO, reinforcing the FAA’s commitment to global aviation leadership.
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