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Kerry Lynch
11 June 2025
Commerce Committee questioned Bedford on safety, privatization, 1,500-hour rule, and spectrum
FAA Administrator nominee, and current president and CEO of Republic Airways, Bryan Bedford stressed the importance of moving rapidly forward with ATC modernization rather than getting distracted by a privatization discussion.
Appearing before the Senate Commerce Committee during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Bedford also committed to remaining in the position for the full five-year term, saying that “the inconsistency in leadership and the turnover that we’ve suffered over the last 25 years has to change.”
Read on: FAA Nominee Bedford Calls for Focus First on ATC Upgrade | Aviation International News
