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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.

  • 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 FAA administrator

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

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