NBAA Welcomes Decisive Opposition to Burke Lakefront Airport Closure From FAA, Ohio Senators

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio’s U.S. senators for recent comments explicitly opposing the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL). Following a tour of an FAA air traffic control facility in Oberlin, OH, on Aug. 14, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) made abundantly clear that closing Burke Lakefront Airport is not an option, effectively grounding Mayor Justin Bibb’s push to shutter the facility.

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NBAA Welcomes Chris Rocheleau’s Return to the Association From the FAA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is thrilled to welcome the return of Christopher J. Rocheleau as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO), after a period of critical service to the country with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomes organizational changes that ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is strategically positioned to meet today’s aviation challenges, advance U.S. aviation leadership in the future and bolster the work to enhance safety, the industry’s highest priority.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Bedford to Lead the FAA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford is a longtime pilot with decades of leadership and management experience at regional carriers Mesaba Airlines, Business Express Airlines and, most recently, Republic Airways.

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NATA Calls for Swift Confirmation of FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford

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NATA (The National Air Transportation Association) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At a time of historic transformation and trials for the aviation sector, our industry needs experienced, steady leadership to advance safety, innovation, and operational excellence across the National Airspace System. The following statement can be attributed to NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna: 

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NBAA Welcomes Nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have welcomed President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting Bedford’s proven organizational leadership, and the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.

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