After several years of conflict with the FAA over not using a seat belt, the FAA Administrator issued an advisory that wing-walkers need to be away from their stations in order to wingwalk.

Prior to being named FAA Administrator, Blakey served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) from September 26, 2001, to September 13, 2002.

Her commission as FAA Administrator ended on September 13, 2007.

Eisenhower appointed AMB Chairman Quesada the first FAA Administrator.

The new law became effective on October 16, 2006, when the FAA Administrator notified Congress that any new aviation operations occurring as a result of the new law could be accommodated without adverse effect to the airspace.

President Barack Obama formally nominated Babbitt to become the FAA Administrator on March 27, 2009.

Once a recommendation is adopted by the full committee, it is submitted to the FAA Administrator as an official industry recommendation.

Legend Airlines was the brainchild of T. Allan McArtor, former FAA Administrator, Federal Express executive and Air Force pilot.

The FAA should establish an office of security reporting directly to the FAA Administrator.

The FAA Administrator under President George W. Bush, Marion Blakey, stated that "the prospect is really devastating to jobs and to our future, if we really have to roll back [to 2008 levels] and stop NextGen in its tracks."