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Senate 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 FAA administrator

Some Democrats opposed him because he wouldn't commit to a training rule.

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Flying broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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