FAA Nominee Raises Alarms Over Reagan Airport Safety

Bryan Bedford, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, has called attention to a pressing safety issue at Reagan Washington National Airport.

Since 2021, there have been 85 near-miss incidents at the airport, which Bedford describes as 'unacceptable.' On January 29, a Black Hawk helicopter tragically collided with an American Airlines regional passenger jet, leading to the death of 67 individuals.

Bedford emphasized the necessity for substantial investment in air traffic control to prevent further tragedies, urging immediate attention and reform within the FAA.

(With inputs from agencies.)