Ben Sliney
Ben Sliney | |
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Sliney in 2021 | |
| Born | Benedict L. Sliney October 12, 1945 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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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 (m. 1966) |
Benedict L. Sliney (born October 12, 1945) 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.