ALPA lays groundwork for potential challenge to Bedford FAA nomination

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In a statement provided to The Air Current, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) said that it has “concerns” about Federal Aviation Administration chief nominee Bryan Bedford’s past efforts to fight the 1,500 hour rule, which requires applicants for an Airline Transport Pilot certificate to have at least that many hours. Bedford’s nomination was officially announced on March 17 by President Donald Trump and will require confirmation by the U.S. Senate in the coming weeks.

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Will Guisbond
Will Guisbond is a Staff Reporter at The Air Current, where he is responsible for in-depth coverage on a variety of aviation topics, including airports and infrastructure, as well as general and business aviation. Previously, he worked for two years in public affairs at an electric aerospace company, and prior to that, contributed to eVTOL.com and Vertical Magazine as a reporter covering sustainable aviation and advanced air mobility. An instrument-rated private pilot and active aviator, Will is based in Washington, D.C.
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