FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Faces Criticism Over Failure to Divest from Airline

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has been accused of violating his ethics agreement by failing to divest his stake in Republic Airways, a regional carrier he once led. Sen. Maria Cantwell has called for a full accounting of Bedford’s actions, citing concerns about FAA leadership credibility and public trust. The FAA has been under scrutiny this year following a deadly midair collision and other operational challenges. Bedford has pledged to divest his holdings, but has yet to do so. The situation has raised questions about the agency’s ability to maintain independence and impartiality. This report was first published by AeroTime.