WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: FAA administrator Bryan Bedford takes speaks during a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) speaks during a hearing in the U.S. Capitol with FAA administrator Bryan Bedford on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford (R) speaks with Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) (L) and Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) (C) prior to a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: FAA administrator Bryan Bedford reviews holds a rosary prior to a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) arrives to a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) attends a hearing in the U.S. Capitol with FAA administrator Bryan Bedford on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: FAA administrator Bryan Bedford speaks during a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: FAA administrator Bryan Bedford speaks during a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Federal Aviation Administration hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation focused on evaluating progress, ensuring accountability and results. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)