Graves & Nehls Statement on Bryan Bedford Nomination for FAA Administrator

Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) on the Trump Administration’s nomination of Bryan Bedford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Airways, to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

“As a pilot and someone with decades of first-hand experience in the aviation industry, Bryan is a great choice to lead the FAA. We look forward to working with him on modernizing and staffing our air traffic control system, ensuring the safety of the entire aviation system for travelers, and strengthening this critical component of our economy. We can achieve this through implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act as well as additional bipartisan and decisive action this Congress. We commend the President for nominating a candidate with an extensive background in aviation and a track record of success, and for doing so in a timely manner so that Congress can act swiftly to get an Administrator in place at this critical time for our aviation system.”