FAA Nominee Dodges Questions About Maintaining Key Flight 3407 Safety Requirement

FAA nominee dodges questions about maintaining key Flight 3407 safety requirement

President Trump's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday refused to commit to maintaining a key safety reform stemming from the 2009 crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407

Trump's FAA pick grilled over views of Flight 3407-inspired pilot training rules

Relatives of those killed in the the 2009 crash traveled to Washington to be on hand for the confirmation hearing.

Senators Grill Trump’s FAA Pick Over Pilot Training

Skift Take: Although Bedford has broad industry support, some Democrats and pilots’ unions are concerned about his stances on pilot training requirements. Read the Complete Story On Skift