Exhibit A

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each other undersigned parties hereby agree to file jointly this Schedule 13D (including any amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $.10 per share, of The Fairchild Corporation.  It is understood and agreed that each of the parties hereto is responsible for the timely filing of this Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of information concerning such party contained therein, but such party is not responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information concerning another party unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

It is understood and agreed that a copy of this agreement shall be attached as an exhibit to the Schedule 13D, and any amendments thereto, filed on behalf of the parties hereto.

Dated: August 10, 2006

/s/ Philip S. Sassower
Philip S. Sassower
THE PHILIP S. SASSOWER 1996 CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST
By:	/s/ Philip S. Sassower
	Philip S. Sassower,
	Co-Trustee
/s/ Andrea Goren
Andrea Goren

A-1