Bedford Balances Politics, Practicality In FAA Confirmation Hearing

Republic Airways President and CEO Bryan Bedford

Republic Airways President and CEO Bryan Bedford.

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FAA Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford expressed staunch support for expanding ADS-B capabilities in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS), arguing that upgrades that allow pilots to receive signals from other aircraft and vehicles would be a step-change in risk reduction. “I am supportive of ADS...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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