Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders?
Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the…
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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
Little and large: Boeing rounds off 737-7 and 737-10 certification flight tests
Boeing has completed planned certification flight tests of the smallest and largest 737 MAX jets, bringing much relief…
FAA says 453 Boeing 737 MAXs may require work to correct passenger seat assembly
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that 453 Boeing 737 MAX type aircraft may require work to correct passenger seat assemblies…
FAA to require 5G-tolerant radio altimeters as FCC clears C-band auction
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it would issue a final rule on July 24, 2026, requiring all…
More than 700 drones seized by FAA-led counter-drone effort during World Cup ’26
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that federal, state, and local agencies carried out the most comprehensive airspace…
FAA restores authority for Boeing to issue 737MAX & 787 airworthiness certificates
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for all newly built 737…
Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Lufthansa line up new 787-9 ecoDemonstrator venture
Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Lufthansa will undertake a new ecoDemonstrator venture, conducting flight tests that aim to improve fuel…
Actions of Blue Angels pilot called into question over low pass at busy US beach
The actions of a US Navy pilot for the Blue Angels aerobatic display team are under review after…
Electra secures critical FAA approval milestone for ultra-STOL aircraft
US-developer Electra has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a critical stage of commercializing its…
Boeing’s MAX 7 only weeks from approval 13 years after Southwest launch: WSJ
Boeing is only weeks away from gaining Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 737 MAX 7 aircraft,…
FAA proposes rule to enable supersonic flight over the continental United States
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would set the stage for civil supersonic…
Cool-headed JetBlue pilot reports midair collision with drone on approach to JFK
A JetBlue pilot appeared cool-headed as he spoke with air traffic control (ATC) following a midair collision with…
Industry peer hints at who flew Boeing 777 low-pass at center of viral storm
A contentious Boeing 777 flyby at Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center (DZB) in the US has been at…
DOT and FAA break ground on $8.3 million facility for eVTOL research in Oklahoma
It has been announced that the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have broken…
The FAA plans to streamline the certification process for new aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has proposed a revamp of the certification process for…
FAA and EASA pledge deeper cooperation on aviation safety amid rapid innovation
As the industry enters a period of rapid technological change, America’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European…
Riyadh Air secures approval from Department of Transportation for US flights
Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate US flights following…
Boeing ‘off and rolling at the 47 rate’ as FAA backs 737 production boost
According to Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, the planemaker is “off and rolling at the 47 rate” after the…