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Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:16 AM

Published 11/07/2009 by Routes Online


Senate confirms Babbitt as FAA administrator

US Senate last week confirmed former Air Line Pilots Assn. President Randy Babbitt, 62, as FAA administrator (ATWOnline, March 30). The confirmation giving Babbitt a five-year term ends a period that lasted more than 19 months in which the agency was headed by acting administrators.

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"We heartily congratulate Administrator Babbitt on his confirmation and look forward to working with him. . .in moving to rapidly implement the overdue modernization of our country's air traffictraffic management system" Air Transport Assn...
Senate confirms Babbitt as FAA administrator [Routes Online - 11/07/2009]
...Blakey added, "We are delighted that the Senate has unanimously confirmed Randy Babbit. . .With years of aviation experience as a pilot, labor negotiator and safety expert, he will make an excellent administrator."
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