US EditionTrump nominates Republic Airways CEO to lead US FAA
- US President Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, Chief Executive of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration following a deadly crash in January that killed 67 people.
- The FAA is implementing new safety measures after a midair collision raised concerns about air traffic control and staffing levels.
- Trump stated that Bedford will reform the agency and ensure the safety of nearly one billion annual passenger movements, praising his over three decades of aviation experience.
- Bedford has led Republic Airways since 2007 and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before he can officially take over the FAA.
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Who is Bryan Bedford, President Trump's pick to head the FAA?
President Donald Trump's pick to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Bryan Bedford, has had a decadeslong career as an airline executive, which includes running some of the largest regional airlines in North America.Bedford took the reins at Indiana-based Republic Airways in 1999. During his time leading the airline, he was credited with helping the carrier grow from $85 million in revenues to more than $1.3 billion, according to his…
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SkiftTrump Taps Republic Airways CEO to Lead FAA
President Donald Trump announced on March 17 the nomination of Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the agency faces scrutiny over aviation safety concerns and staffing shortages. “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),” President Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Soc…
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Trump names airline CEO to lead US air safety agency
NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump named a regional airline chief to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday as the agency contends with safety questions following a deadly crash in January. Trump tapped Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the agency which manages the US Air Traffic Organization and is
Trump taps Republic Airways CEO to lead FAA amid safety concerns
Trump tapped Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the agency which manages the US Air Traffic Organization and is overseeing Boeing's safety operations following a series of high-profile problems
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