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Group Cites Failure to Prioritize Safety

March 10, 2025, Buffalo, NY – The Families of Flight 3407 strongly oppose the
nomination of Steven Bradbury for Deputy Secretary of the Department of
Transportation (DOT), citing his troubling record on aviation safety during his tenure as
Acting Deputy Secretary and General Counsel of the DOT under the First Trump
Administration.

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May 15, 2024, Buffalo, New York– The Families of Flight 3407 wish to express their gratitude to the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill by an overwhelming majority (387-26).  This bipartisan legislation ensures the continued safety and oversight of our nation’s aviation system for the next five years.  

Buffalo, NY – May 12, 2024 – The Families of Flight 3407 hailed Thursday’s passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill as a significant step toward enhanced aviation safety and the protection of the flying public and issued the following statement:

Buffalo, New York – April 30, 2024– The Families of Flight 3407 wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the members of the House/Senate Conference Committee for their diligent efforts in reconciling differences and presenting a final FAA Reauthorization Bill.

This bill addresses many critical safety concerns including those that have resulted in numerous near misses in recent years.  

Buffalo, New York; February 11, 2024 – Monday, February 12, 2024 will mark the 15th anniversary of the tragic and preventable crash of Continental Flight 3407 operated by Colgan Air, that took the lives of all on board and one man on the ground.  Our lives were forever altered that night. We lost cherished loved ones and sadly, the world lost many extraordinary and vibrant people who still had so much to give.