US House bill to fix FAA lapses behind Boeing 737 MAX crashes
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure presented a new bill that aims to reform aircraft certification…
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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
Airbus A380 engine failure caused by lack of scientific knowledge
Air France’s Airbus A380 uncontained engine failure during the flight AF066 in September 2017 resulted from the lack…
NTSB endorses Boeing 737 MAX proposed safety upgrades
National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) said that the changes proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in August…
Amazon to begin operating its own air cargo fleet with Boeing 767
A Boeing 767-300 (registered N503AZ) appeared in the Federal Aviation Administration’s registry under Amazon’s name on August 31,…
Is FAA’s status as leading global aviation authority crumbling?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), throughout the recent history of commercial aviation, has been the global leader for…
FAA to fine Boeing for tampering at 787 Dreamliner plant
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it proposed two separate fines for Boeing, totaling $1.25 million as…
What’s left for Boeing 737 MAX before it goes back to the skies?
Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) preliminary review of Boeing 737 MAX reported promising resolutions for safety issues related to…
Virgin Galactic reveals plans for supersonic aircraft
Virgin Galactic announced that they would be collaborating with Rolls-Royce in designing and building Mach 3, a supersonic…
FAA shares sneak peak of Boeing 737 MAX certification flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finished Boeing 737 MAX certification flights on July 1, 2020. While the…
Boeing to keep certifying its own planes: FAA report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), much like Boeing, was under heavy scrutiny since the two fatal Boeing 737…
Boom assembles supersonic XB-1 demonstrator wing [Video]
Boom Supersonic installed the wings of their XB-1 demonstrator onto the fuselage, paving the way to the supersonic…
Thai Airways Boeing 777 engine explosion prompts FAA directive
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an airworthiness directive regarding the General Electric GE90 engine powering the Boeing 777.…
Boeing 737 MAX certification postponed as new flaws found
The recertification campaign of the Boeing 737 MAX that was expected to begin in April 2020 is reportedly…
FAA prepares the future of supersonic commercial flights
Fast is nice, quiet is better. The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing the future of supersonic commercial flights…
FAA to require wiring changes on all Boeing 737 MAX: report
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to require Boeing to modify certain electrical wiring on all…
FAA issues Emergency AD Boeing 777-300ER GE engines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), warning Boeing 777-300ER powered by GE engines…
Delta Boeing 777 dumps fuel over school [Video]
Delta Air Lines landed in hot water after one of its Boeing 777 aircraft dumped fuel over the…
FAA wants to fine Boeing $5.4M for slat tracks on 737MAX
Claiming that Boeing had submitted approximately 178 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for certification, knowing that the aircraft were…