Multiple system failures led to Alaska 737-9 door plug blowout, NTSB concludes
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into the door plug blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines…
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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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President Trump’s nominee for FAA Administrator set to face Senate grilling
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been invited to attend a nomination…
NTSB set hearing date in Boeing 737-9 plug door incident investigation
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FAA renews scheme allowing Boeing staff to perform functions on its behalf
Boeing staff members are to continue carrying out certain functions at its facilities on behalf of the Federal…
San Diego plane crash: what happened and who were the victims
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FAA extends Newark flight restrictions until June 2025 after radar outages
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Pilots cut off from Denver air traffic control in latest US outage
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Outdated FAA air traffic system parts replaced via eBay, 3D printing: US DOT
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FAA unaware Pentagon-DCA hotline was down for 3 years, official confirms
A direct hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has…
FAA seeks to develop better practices for human organ transport on airliners
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to improve conditions and regulations for the transport of human organs…
Calls for Trump to ‘get it together’ after new radar outage at Newark Airport
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FAA starts drone detection tests in New Jersey after 2024 ‘fiasco’, says US DOT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been evaluating drone detection systems in New Jersey following a “drone fiasco”…
NTSB concludes recovery at NYC helicopter crash site after locating key parts
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said that recovery efforts at the New York Helicopter crash site…
Hudson River helicopter crash: what we know so far and who were the victims
The United States (US) is once again reeling after the nation witnessed another tragedy unfold above the skies…