Ex-FAA Airports Boss Now Senior Counsel
Louise Maillett, who was instrumental in developing the slot lottery at New York
La Guardia Airport that helped minimize system delays during the noto

Louise Maillett, who was instrumental in developing the slot lottery at New York
La Guardia Airport that helped minimize system delays during the notorious summer of 2000, has been appointed senior counsel to FAA Administrator Marion Blakey. In this position, she will provide advice and assistance to senior agency officials on policy and other emerging issues affecting transportation and programs.

Since August 2000, Maillett has served as the FAA’s acting assistant administrator for the office of policy, planning and international aviation. Her responsibilities included developing national and international aviation system policies, goals and priorities. She represented the U.S. on several International Civil Aviation Organization issues, and helped formulate the phaseout of Stage 2 aircraft within the U.S.