Elon Musk skirted a question from Fox News host Jessica Tarlov about his conflicts of interest as a White House adviser whose influence in the Trump administration affects his businesses.

Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, nominated as FAA Administrator. Industry leaders praise his aviation expertise and leadership.

Also, FAA leader Michael Whitaker stepped down on Inauguration Day after Musk had demanded his resignation. Whitaker had proposed fining SpaceX $600,000 over allegedly not meeting safety regulations.

Chris Rocheleau has served as FAA Administrator since January, replacing former agency head Michael Whitaker, who stepped down following Trump’s inauguration. Bedford lives in Carmel and is a ...

D.C. A final appointment would fill a vacancy left by former FAA chief Michael Whitaker, who stepped down on Jan. 20. Bedford’s nomination had been rumored for some days, and the formal nod was ...

US president Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways chief executive Bryan Bedford as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, a move widely supported by US airlines and ...

The FAA’s telecommunications networks are instrumental ... In September, Musk called on the former head of the agency, Michael Whitaker, to resign (Whitaker stepped down the day Trump was ...

The Federal Aviation Authority Administrator, Michael Whitaker, resigned on Jan. 20 after Musk called for “radical reforms” at the agency after SpaceX was fined $633,000 last September for alleged ...

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