FAA Appoints Dr. Cindy Christiansen, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA) to Research and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) – January 17, 2025

Date: January 17, 2025

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker appointed Dr. Cindy Christiansen to a two-year term on REDAC, an FAA Advisory Committee. This milestone is not only a groundbreaking milestone for community representation but also recognizes Dr. Christiansen’s extensive expertise and contributions in advocating for the health and well-being of aviation-impacted communities. Her contributions will strengthen REDAC’s mission and elevate community voices in aviation policy and research.

1. Media Coverage: “FAA Appoints Co-Founder of Community Alliance to REDAC Advisory Committee,” Airport Noise Report (ANR)

2. AICA Announcement

3. Media Coverage: “FAA Seeking Members to Reconstitute Agency’s REDAC Advisory Committee” Airport Noise Report (ANR)

October 3, 2025  – ANR newsletter covers nominations to reconstitute members of FAA’s Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC). Noting that “Community activist will reapply”, Dr. Cindy Christiansen was “the first community activist to ever serve on the committee was appointed by former FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker three days before he resigned from the agency on Jan. 20, 2025.