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Senators Challenge FAA Chief Over Ethical Compliance Issues

2/6/2026

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Three Democratic senators, including Maria Cantwell, question the Transportation Department (DOT) about FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's failure to divest Republic Airways shares by the October deadline.
Bedford, who previously served as CEO of Republic Airways, says he will recuse himself while he sells his holdings.
Senators say Bedford's noncompliance undermines ethical commitments and could let him gain millions from his shares.
The FAA plans to respond to the senators.

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Three Democratic senators, including Maria Cantwell, question the Transportation Department (DOT) about FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's failure to divest Republic Airways shares by the October deadline.
Bedford, who previously served as CEO of Republic Airways, says he will recuse himself while he sells his holdings.
Senators say Bedford's noncompliance undermines ethical commitments and could let him gain millions from his shares.
The FAA plans to respond to the senators.