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Rolling Stone: Trump’s FAA Nominee Lied About Having a ‘Commercial’ Pilot License

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Bryan Bedford, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has misled the public, claiming to have a “commercial” pilot license that he does not hold, Politico reported.

Bedford, who serves as president and CEO of Republic Airways, was listed on the airline’s website as holding “commercial, multi-engine and instrument pilot ratings” as recently as Thursday, according to Politico. But after the outlet inquired about Bedford’s credentials, the airline removed “commercial” from the webpage on Friday, the publication reported.

Trump’s FAA Nominee Lied About Having a ‘Commercial’ Pilot License
Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airlines, claimed to be licensed to fly “commercial” aircraft on the company’s website. He holds no such license.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trumps-faa-nominee-lied-commercial-pilot-license-1235365087

MSNBC: Trump’s pick for FAA chief portrayed himself as a certified commercial pilot. He isn’t.

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After multiple aviation catastrophes and troubling reports of problems at airports across the country, it’s safe to say that many Americans have been hopeful — if not optimistic — that the Trump administration would install a steady-handed, trustworthy leader at the beleaguered Federal Aviation Administration.

The fact that President Donald Trump has selected an individual for the job who seems to have inflated his credentials doesn’t inspire much confidence.

The Air Current, an aviation outlet, appears to have been first to report on Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford’s false portrayal of himself as a commercial pilot, and Politico shined more light on the nominee for FAA chief over the weekend.

Lies, lies, lies! He’ll fit right in at the court of King Donald.

Trump’s pick to lead the FAA has portrayed himself as a certified commercial pilot. He isn’t.
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford’s official biography falsely said he holds a commercial pilot rating, according to reports.

https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/trump-faa-nominee-bryan-bedford-commercial-pilot-license-rcna213294

Daily Beasty: Trump’s FAA Pick Made a Claim About His Pilot License That Won’t Fly

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Bryan Bedford had said in his official biography that he is certified to fly aircraft “commercially.”

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration spent years falsely claiming he held a “commercial” pilot’s license, Politico reported.

Republic Airways, where Bryan Bedford currently serves as president and CEO, has scrubbed prior references stating he held a license to fly commercial aircraft amid scrutiny over his credentials.

This includes Bedford’s biography on Republic’s website, which until June 13 claimed he held “commercial, multi-engine, and instrument ratings.”

FAA records show that Bedford is a licensed private pilot with certifications to fly single- and multi-engine planes, including in poor weather and at night. However, he is not listed in the FAA’s registry of pilots who hold commercial licenses.

Fibs like a Trumper! He’ll fit right in.

Trump’s FAA Pick Made a Claim About His Pilot License That Won’t Fly
Bryan Bedford had said in his official biography that he is certified to fly aircraft “commercially.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-faa-pick-bryan-bedford-made-a-claim-about-his-pilot-license-that-wont-fly