Ben Sliney
American lawyer and air traffic controller / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benedict L. Sliney (born 1945)[2][3] is an American retired lawyer, air traffic controller, and former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Operations Manager. His first day in this position was on September 11, 2001, and he was responsible for ordering a National Ground Stop across United States airspace in response to the September 11 attacks.[4]
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Born | Benedict L. Sliney 1945 (age 78ā79) |
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Occupation(s) | Air traffic controller and lawyer |
Known for | FAA National Operations Manager during the September 11 attacks who ordered closure of U.S. air space. |
Spouse | Irene Lynch Ahern[1] |
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