US EditionTrump nominates Republic Airways CEO to lead US FAA
- President Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17 due to safety and staffing concerns within the agency.
- Bedford has over three decades of experience in aviation and has led Republic Airways for over 20 years, overseeing its growth into a major regional carrier in North America.
- The nomination received praise from the U.S. Travel Association, which stated that Bedford is an outstanding candidate for reforming 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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KRNVTrump nominates airline CEO to lead FAA facing controller shortage, modernization efforts
President Trump has nominated longtime airline CEO Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration to steer the agency through several challenges.
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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