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 Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator in a 53-43 vote, marking a highly partisan decision amid safety concerns.
- In the wake of the January midair collision over the Potomac, safety concerns grew, leading to the 2013 implementation of the 1,500-hour pilot training rule after the 2009 Colgan Air crash.
- During Senate questioning, Bedford falsely claimed to hold a commercial pilot rating, raising safety credibility concerns amid his support for easing pilot experience requirements.
- Following Bedford's confirmation, Acting-FAA Chief Chris Rocheleau becomes deputy administrator, with the pilots union cautiously supporting and reiterating training safety concerns.
- Congress approved $12.5 billion for FAA modernization, and Bedford will collaborate with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on safety reforms.
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