{"id":32935,"date":"2025-09-29T17:35:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=32935"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:35:52","slug":"faa-deputy-administrator-chris-rocheleau-receives-natas-2025-distinguished-public-service-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/faa-deputy-administrator-chris-rocheleau-receives-natas-2025-distinguished-public-service-award\/%20","title":{"rendered":"FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Receives NATA\u2019s 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NATA is honoring FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau with its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing his steadfast leadership and integrity during a pivotal time for aviation. Deputy Administrator Rocheleau\u2019s career has been dedicated to strengthening the national airspace system through safety, modernization, and partnership. His leadership as Deputy Administrator\u2014and as Acting FAA Administrator during a critical period in 2025\u2014demonstrated steady guidance, a focus on safety, and collaboration that reinforced public trust. A longtime advocate for business and general aviation, he has also served as Chief Operating Officer at NBAA and in the U.S. Air Force.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chris-Rocheleau-2-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32936\" style=\"width:146px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chris-Rocheleau-2-3.png 272w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chris-Rocheleau-2-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chris-Rocheleau-2-3-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Chris Rocheleau<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cChris has not only provided steady leadership during one of the most trying times for aviation, but he has also shown a genuine care for the people and communities our industry serves,\u201d said NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. \u201cHis deep knowledge of the industry and his ability to listen, bring people together, and keep safety at the forefront have earned the respect and trust of colleagues across government and industry. NATA is proud to honor Chris with this award in recognition of his dedication, character, and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rocheleau will be formally honored at NATA\u2019s 2025 Aviation Business Conference in Dallas, Texas, on November 18, 2025. Tickets for the luncheon are available with conference registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NATA is honoring FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau with its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing his steadfast leadership and integrity during a pivotal time for aviation. Deputy Administrator Rocheleau\u2019s career has been dedicated to strengthening the national airspace system through safety, modernization, and partnership. 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