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New York TimesKaroun Demirjian

Senate Confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator Amid ATC Modernization and Safety Scrutiny

Bryan Bedford, former Republic Airways CEO, was confirmed 53-43 by the Senate to lead the FAA amid mounting scrutiny over aging air traffic control systems, recent outages and safety lapses. His confirmation intensifies pressure to accelerate ATC modernization and restore trust after a string of near-misses and deadly accidents.

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