FAA Chief To Become Aerospace Lobbyist

Source: Washington Post

The nation's chief defense-industry lobbying group has selected Marion C. Blakey, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, as its new chief executive.

Industry officials confirmed yesterday that Blakey will head the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), replacing John W. Douglass, 66, who is retiring. Late yesterday, the association made the announcement official.

Blakey is the latest of several top administration officials to depart as President Bush's term winds to a close. Last week, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove announced that he would leave at the end of the month.

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Its more than 100 members include Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Textron and United Technologies.

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