Bedford Confirmed As Next FAA Administrator

FAA Admin Bryan Bedford June 11 2025

Bryan Bedford at his FAA Administrator nomination hearing June 11, 2025.

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate’s July 9 confirmation of long-time regional airline executive Bryan Bedford as the next FAA Administrator is drawing both praise and opposition from industry stakeholders and members of Congress. Bedford, who serves as CEO of Republic Airways Holdings, was nominated by the...
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