Regulations and Government
Bedford Steps into FAA Administrator Role
Senate confirmed Bedford in 53-43 vote
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Bryan Bedford © Republic Airways

Former Republic Airways president and CEO Bryan Bedford is shifting over to his new role as FAA administrator after the U.S. Senate voted 53 to 43 yesterday to confirm his appointment as the agency chief for a five-year term. Meanwhile, Chris Rocheleau, who had served as acting FAA administrator, returns to his previously appointed position of deputy administrator.

Bedford’s approval came after the upper chamber, a day earlier, narrowly agreed to invoke cloture, cutting off debate on the nomination.

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