Andrew B. Steinberg
Andrew B. Steinberg | |
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Born | |
Died | May 20, 2012 | (aged 53)
Alma mater | Princeton University, Harvard Law School |
Occupation | Aviation Lawyer |
Employer | Jones Day |
Spouse | Married |
Children | 2 (daughter Madeline and son Malcolm) |
Andrew Bart Steinberg (October 12, 1958 – May 20, 2012
Education and career
From 2000 to 2002, Steinberg was executive vice president of administration, general counsel and corporate secretary for Travelocity.com, Inc., the online travel site, following its acquisition of Preview Travel, Inc.[6]
From 1996 to 2000, he was senior vice president and then executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of
From 1990 to 1996, he held a number of senior positions within the legal department of American Airlines, Inc., serving as associate general counsel in charge of the airline's employment and environmental legal practice, and senior attorney responsible for antitrust matters.[2]
From 1986 to 1990, he was associated with the
Immediately prior to joining the Department of Transportation, Steinberg was vice president, general counsel and secretary of
Steinberg earned his bachelor's degree in politics
Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
As Assistant Secretary, Steinberg handled several heavily contested and controversial matters. He granted economic authority to
On the international front, under Secretary
FAA Chief Counsel
At the FAA, Steinberg oversaw a staff of 290 individuals, including approximately 200 aviation lawyers, located in Washington and in the agency's 11 regional offices and technical centers.[3] In 2006, he issued a cease and desist order against a jet management company that the FAA claimed was involved in illegal operations as an air carrier and was linked to a crash at Teterboro Airport.[17][18] He also defended the agency's decision, after an impasse with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, to impose a new contract on NATCA.[19][20]
Private law practice
At Jones Day, Steinberg has represented large airline clients opposed to FAA efforts to increase safety regulation, including new limits on pilot work hours.
Awards
In 2008, Steinberg won the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award (now known as the
In 2013, Steinberg was awarded (posthumously) the L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation.[29]
References
- ^ Washington Post obituary
- ^ a b c d e Jones Day bio Archived December 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d DoT/bios/steinberg Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Andrew Steinberg, Top U.S. Aviation Official, Joins Jones Day's Washington Office". BNET. July 4, 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Jones Day mourns the loss of Andy Steinberg". Jones Day. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Travelocity.com Announces New Executive Team"
- ^ Application Of Virgin America Inc. For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Under 49 U.S.C. § 41102 To Engage In Interstate Scheduled Air Transportation Of Persons, Property, And Mail Docket OST-2005-23307, FINAL ORDER Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Frank, Thomas (2007-12-30). "Subsidies keep small-airport flights in the air". USA TODAY. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Boehmer, Jay (2007-02-05). "Delta To Emerge Alone: Carrier's Creditors Reject US Airways Bid After Delta Scores $2.5 Billion In Exit Financing". Business Travel News. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Business Travel News Names the 25 Most Influential Executives of 2007" (PDF). Business Travel News. 11 February 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-09. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Heim, Kristi (10 July 2007). "U.S., China flights to double". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Remarks of Andrew B. Steinberg, Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Boeing Airline Operations Seminar, Crystal City Marriott, October 9, 2007 Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Reed, Ted (2007-02-13). "U.S. Seeks More China Flights". TheStreet.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Sheppard, Ian (2006-09-19). "Key Votes on Emissions Trading in Europe Could Cement Aviation's Role". Ainonline.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Zwaniecki, Andrzej (2007-02-23). "United States Seeks Global Harmonization of Air Traffic Control". America.gov. Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "US FAA is Moving for Harmony and Concert in Global Air Traffic Control". Aviation Today. 2007-02-26. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "FAA Issues Cease and Desist Order for Platinum Jet Management" (Press release). United States Department of Justice. 2005-03-03. Archived from the original on 2012-07-20. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Wald, Matthew L. (1 November 2006). "2005 Teterboro Crash Raises Concern About Safety of Many Charter Flights". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Bar, Stephen (6 April 2006). "Air Traffic Controllers' Contract Talks Break Down". The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Text of National Air Traffic Controllers Association V. Federal Service Impasses Panel. Docket No. 05-5076. 437 F.3d 1256 (D.C. Cir. 2006) is available from: OpenJurist uscourts.gov
- ^ Michaels, Dave (11 September 2010). "FAA proposal requires more rest time for airline pilots". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Pasztor, Andy (2010-09-13). "FAA's Pilot-Fatigue Proposals Offer Big Concessions To Both Labor And Management". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Hughes, John (2010-07-16). "FAA Inspector Urged Gulfstream Be Grounded for Rules Violations". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Fallows, James (2009-06-14). "Aviation update miscellany: good, bad, constructive". The Atlantic. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Hughes, John (4 November 2008). "Obama May Mean Higher Airline Labor Costs, Fewer Route Auctions". Bloomberg. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Rules Eased for Labor Organizing at Airlines". The New York Times. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Jones, Kathryn (1993-08-13). "Continental Won't Appeal American Air Verdict". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ Winners | Ozone Layer Protection | US EPA
- ^ "International Aviation Club of Washington, D.C. - Annual L. Welch Pogue Award Dinner", accessed November 18, 2013.