Bryan Bedford

Bryan Bedford
Official Portrait, 2025
20th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Assumed office
July 10, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byMichael Whitaker
Personal details
Born (1961-10-26) October 26, 1961
Florida, U.S.
EducationFlorida State University (BS)

Bryan Keith Bedford (born October 26, 1961) is an American business executive who is the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Before becoming administrator, Bedford served as the chief executive of Republic Airways Holdings from 1999 to 2025. In March 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Bedford to serve as FAA administrator. He was confirmed by the Senate on July 9, 2025.