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 Social. “As the former President and CEO of Republic Airways, Mesaba Airlines, and Business Express Airlines, Brian brings over three decades of experience in Aviation and Executive Leadership to this critical position.”
Trump said that Bedford would work with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy “to strongly reform the Agency, safeguard our exports, and ensure the safety of nearly one billion annual passenger movements.”...
