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Who is Daniel Elwell?
Daniel Elwell was Deputy and Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from June 2017 to November 2020, where he was responsible for the safety and efficiency of the world’s largest aerospace system, which operates more than 50,000 flights at the day.
Elwell was also overseeing the FAA’s multi-billion dollar NextGen air traffic control modernization program to accelerate the shift from ground radar to cutting-edge satellite technology with operational, community and environmental benefits.
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From 2013-2015, as Senior Vice President for Safety, Security and Operations at Airlines for America (A4A), Elwell was responsible for leading the advancement of commercial aviation safety and security excellence for major U.S. air carriers. Prior to A4A, Elwell was Vice President of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) from 2008-2013 where he represented civil ae
Alaska Air Group board of directors appoints Daniel Elwell as newest member
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SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment of Daniel Elwell to the company s board of directors, effective immediately. Elwell will also join the boards of directors of the company s airline subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
Daniel Elwell
Elwell, a former military and commercial pilot, served as Deputy and Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from June 2017 to November 2020, where he was responsible for the safety and efficiency of the largest aerospace system in the world, which operates more than 50,000 flights a day. Elwell also had oversight of the FAA s multibillion-dollar NextGen air traffic control modernization program to accelerate the shift from ground-based radar to state-of-the-art satellite technology with operational, community and e