WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Kevin M. Burke on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

“Airports Council International – North America congratulates Bryan Bedford on his confirmation to be the next administrator of the FAA. With over three decades of industry experience, from his time as a pilot to airline CEO, Bedford is expertly positioned to lead the agency and advance key priorities: modernizing our nation’s air traffic control system and fortifying the overall resiliency of our nation’s airspace system, of which airport infrastructure plays a critical role. The FAA is a key partner for airports across the country, and Bedford’s commitment to collaboration will play a vital role in enhancing safety and efficiency for passengers. ACI-NA looks forward to working closely with Administrator Bedford and his team to strengthen America’s airports and modernize our aviation system.”

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