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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a U.S. government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of civil aviation within the United States. Established in 1958, the FAA ensures the safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability of the national airspace system. The agency regulates commercial and general aviation, manages air traffic control, and sets standards for aircraft operations, pilot certification, and airport infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Type: Government agency
- Industry: Aviation
- Founded: August 23, 1958; 66 years ago in Washington, D.C., USA
- Founders: U.S. Congress (established under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958)
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
- Key People: Michael G. Whitaker (Administrator), Katie Thomson (Deputy Administrator)
- Products: Air traffic control, aviation safety regulations, certification services
- Services: Regulation and oversight of civil aviation, air traffic management, pilot and aircraft certification, safety programs, and research
- Budget: US$24 billion (2024)
- Number of employees: 45,000 (2023)
- Website: https://www.faa.gov
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On November 9, 2023, a United States (US) subcommittee met to hear evidence from aviation experts about the…
US Senate Committee to ‘examine serious close calls’ to prevent ‘catastrophe’
A United States (US) subcommittee will meet on November 9, 2023, to “examine serious close calls” between aircraft…
FAA releases series of unruly passenger memes including Halloween fancy dress
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a series of comical memes to highlight the consequences if passengers…
Michael Whitaker confirmed as new FAA head following unanimous US Senate vote
Michael Whitaker was confirmed as the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after United States (US)…
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Two private jets collided at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) after one of the jets departed without…
Spirit Airlines cancels flights for unscheduled inspection of 25 aircraft
Spirit Airlines was forced to cancel a number of flights so it could carry out inspections on 25…
FAA head nominee Michael Whitaker secures Senate committee backing
President Joe Biden’s preferred choice to become the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received the…
Multiple fire trucks respond to Southwest 737 that landed with ‘unusual odor’
Multiple fire trucks responded to a Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing due to an “unusual…
Blue Origin to fly “soon” as New Shepard 23 mishap investigation concludes
After a year-long hiatus of flights while US authorities investigated the New Shepard 23rd launch mishap, Blue Origin…
FAA announce new airfield lights for 82 airports following spike of near-misses
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that $201 million will be invested in new runway and taxiway…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
FAA issues warning over AOG Technics fake parts as scandal grows
The scandal surrounding falsely documented engine parts supplied to airlines by a UK-based company called AOG Technics shows…
American Airlines now able to overfly Kabul FIR at FL300
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to American Airlines to overfly the Kabul…
FAA grants temporary lightning protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s petition to temporarily exempt the 737 MAX…
FAA fines US Virgin Islands for failing to maintain one of its airports
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed to fine the US Virgin Islands Port Authority for…
FAA mandates Boeing 737NG nacelle changes by 2028
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated that Boeing make changes to the engine nacelle of the…
FAA continues to extend NYC slot waiver until October 2024
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has continued to extend the slot waiver for New York…