NBAA Welcomes Senate Commerce Vote on Michael Graham’s Nomination to Second NTSB Term

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2025 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded today's vote by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham's nomination for a second, five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to an upcoming vote by the full chamber.

Graham, who was nominated by President Trump to serve a second term on the board earlier this year, is a staunch aviation safety advocate who frequently engages with NBAA and the business aviation community on industry safety matters.

"At a time when safety remains a top concern across the aviation community and the general public, it is imperative that we have highly knowledgeable, steadfast professionals like Mike Graham to help lead the charge," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "We thank the committee for recognizing his longtime service to the aviation community and look forward to his continued service at the NTSB upon his confirmation by the Senate."

In a letter of support to the committee Bolen wrote: "As the NTSB prepares for the next phase of innovation in mobility, Mr. Graham will ensure America remains a leader in transportation safety. His commitment reflects NBAA's longstanding dedication to ensuring business aviation operates at the highest levels of safety and efficiency. We urge the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the U.S. Senate to confirm Mr. Graham's nomination as soon as possible."

Read the full letter to the committee.

Prior to taking the oath of office as the 45th member of the NTSB in January 2020, Graham worked for more than 20 years at Textron Aviation, ultimately serving as director of flight operations safety, security and standardization. He also launched the company's Aviation Safety Action Program, which has served as a model for Part 91 operators.

Graham participates regularly in NBAA's annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) and other association events, and he previously served as chair of the NBAA Safety Committee's Single Pilot Safety Working Group.

He also served as chair of the Air Charter Safety Foundation and Board of Governors and was a member of the General Aviation Information Analysis Team. Graham also received Flight Safety Foundation's 2019 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award.

Graham began his aviation career in the U.S. Navy, flying A-7s and F/A-18s. He also developed an occupational safety and health program, for which he received a Navy Achievement Medal, and he twice received the Top Eleven Award for best landing grades aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

He is a 10,000-hour pilot, holds airline transport pilot certification and is type rated in six different Citation models. Graham earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of New Mexico.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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