Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as US FAA head

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as US FAA head


FILE PHOTO: Republic CEO Bryan Bedford speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Milwaukee.

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U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, he said on social media on Monday.

The position requires Senate confirmation.

“Brian brings over three decades of experience in Aviation and Executive Leadership to this critical position,” Trump said on social media.



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