10 Former FAA Officials Endorse Bedford

His nomination hearing is set for Wednesday.

Ryan Ewing

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford. [Courtesy: Republic Airways]

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A bipartisan group of former FAA leaders has issued a strong endorsement for Bryan Bedford's nomination as the 20th administrator of the agency.
In a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, these officials urged swift confirmation, highlighting Bedford's over 30 years of airline industry experience, including as CEO of Republic Airways.
The former leaders cited Bedford's "experience, leadership, and character essential to guide the FAA forward," noting his combined financial and operational expertise as a CPA and multirated pilot, deeming him "exceptionally qualified."

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A group of former FAA leaders has issued a bipartisan endorsement for the nomination of Bryan Bedford to serve as the 20th administrator of the agency.

In a letter addressed to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell viewed by Reuters, the former officials urged the committee to advance Bedford’s confirmation without delay.