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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Trump’s FAA pick has long claimed he has a commercial pilot’s license. Reports show he does not

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration has long claimed to have a commercial pilot’s license – but new reports suggest otherwise.

Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, was listed on the airline’s website as holding “commercial, multi-engine and instrument pilot ratings” until Thursday, but after his credentials came under question, the word “commercial,” was removed from the description on Friday, Politico reported.

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