WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 – Airlines for America (A4A) congratulates Bryan Bedford on being nominated to serve as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator under Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy. U.S. airlines look forward to working with Mr. Bedford to ensure flying remains the safest mode of transportation in the world, while operating more than 26,000 flights and transporting 2.6 million passengers and 61,000 tons of cargo every day.

“President Trump made a superb choice in nominating Bryan Bedford to be FAA Administrator. Mr. Bedford has decades of experience in aviation operations, and he leads with a commitment to safety above all else,” said Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO of Airlines for America. “He intimately understands the importance of a strong working relationship between the FAA and air space operators of all sizes. His leadership at Republic Airways has transformed the company into the flourishing operation it is today, supporting several of A4A’s member carriers. We know Mr. Bedford will work closely with Secretary Duffy to transform America’s aging air traffic control systems, including technology, infrastructure and staffing. We urge the Senate to expeditiously confirm his nomination.”