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Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know

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Christopher Rocheleau , a 22-year FAA veteran, is named acting administrator of the agency.

He replaces Michael Whitaker , who resigned when President Trump took office last week .

The role of FAA administrator is a Senate -approved role, with a five-year term.

The last seven years have been a tumultuous time for the FAA .

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