US EditionSenate Confirms Bedford to Head FAA
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – Bedford was confirmed in a 53-43 Senate vote despite concerns over his refusal to fully support the FAA's 1,500-hour pilot training rule established after the 2009 Colgan crash.
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator on July 9, 2025, by a 53-43 vote amid a series of recent airline accidents.
- Bedford's nomination faced opposition from Democrats and safety advocates due to his reluctance to fully support the 1,500-hour pilot training rule enacted after the 2009 Colgan Air crash.
- Bedford pledged to prioritize public safety, modernize aging FAA infrastructure, and address staffing shortages, while trade groups and airline CEOs expressed strong confidence in his leadership.
- Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz praised Bedford as a reliable leader with strong executive credentials, while Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, expressed complete trust in Bedford’s capability to head the FAA.
- Bedford’s confirmation positions him to oversee FAA modernization funded by a $12.5 billion reconciliation law enacted last week, indicating a focus on system upgrades amid industry challenges.
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Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new FAA head amid rising concerns about air safety
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people.
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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. Bedford was confirmed on a near party-line vote, 53-43. Republicans and industry leaders lauded President Donald Trump’s choice of Bedford, citing his experienc…
Senate confirms new FAA administrator at time of rising concern about air safety
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people.
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