US lawmakers question FAA on recent NOTAM system outages
A group of six US senators is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide information regarding 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
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Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. What should have…
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bringing back 132 employees who were let go when the Trump administration…
Donald Trump appoints Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA head
US President Donald Trump has appointed Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, as the new head of…
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SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has exploded in space shortly after taking off from Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration…
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US Senator calls for public hearing on Elon Musk’s FAA safety remarks
US Senator Ed Markey is calling for a public hearing to investigate Elon Musk’s recent statements about the…
FAA investigates false midair collision alerts near Washington Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into why several commercial flights preparing to land at Ronald Reagan…