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White House intends to nominate longtime safety expert for NTSB seat

Well-known safety advocate Bruce Landsberg is set to be nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Following Senate confirmation, Landsberg will serve a five-year term and would be designated vice chairman for two years.

Bruce Landsberg. Photo by Christopher Rose.
Bruce Landsberg. Photo by Christopher Rose.

Landsberg has had a long and distinguished career in aviation safety. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and subsequently worked in safety-related positions with Cessna Aircraft Co., FlightSafety International, and AOPA’s Air Safety Institute.

The White House announcement of Landsberg’s nomination follows last month’s appointment of Robert Sumwalt to chair the NTSB.

“Bruce’s extensive knowledge and expertise in the safety arena are well-suited for this important position and I applaud President Trump for selecting him to serve on the board,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker.

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