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.
- On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in a 53-43 vote, amid safety concerns after recent aviation accidents.
- Following the January midair collision over the Potomac, safety concerns intensified, leading to the 2013 implementation of the 1,500-hour pilot training rule after the 2009 Colgan crash.
- During the Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Bedford stated 'I will not roll back safety' but falsely claimed to hold a commercial pilot rating, passing only the written test.
- Following the Senate confirmation, Acting-FAA Chief Chris Rocheleau becomes deputy administrator amid cautious pilots union support and safety concerns.
- As FAA Administrator, Bedford will collaborate with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to implement reforms and oversee the allocation of $12.5 billion in congressional funding for technological upgrades.
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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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