WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - The official who led the

Federal Aviation Administration response to the fatal January

2025 collision between an Army helicopter and an American

Airlines ( AAL ) regional passenger jet that killed 67 people

near Reagan Washington National Airport is stepping down next

week.

Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, who had been named

acting administrator days before the fatal crash, told employees

in an email seen by Reuters he was leaving the agency for a new

opportunity.