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Bryan Bedford

Boeing Facility in Renton, Washington
Jul 20, 2026

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The FAA has restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX and 787 airplanes, marking a key step as production ramps up.

Bryan Bedford, President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies at the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Jun 11, 2025

Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing

FAA nominee Bryan Bedford faces Senate scrutiny over safety record, pilot training standards, and air traffic modernization after a fatal D.C. crash.

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