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…
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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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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…
NTSB calls for FAA to rethink wet runway landings after spate of overruns
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rethink wet…
FAA launches website for transparency on 10,000 air traffic control projects
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new website that affords the public a direct look…
FAA commits $26 million to strengthen pilot and technician workforce pipeline
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $26 million to develop the next generation of pilots, mechanics and…
FAA hastens transponder rollout for airport vehicles in wake of LaGuardia crash
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program to equip all its airport vehicles with transponders has been accelerated in…
Collins puts millions in Florida facility to help modernize US airspace system
Collins Aerospace is investing millions of dollars in its Largo, Florida facility, in part to help support the…
FAA clears anti-drone lasers for use near commercial flights along US border
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said anti-drone lasers can be used safely in airspace where commercial aircraft are operating, clearing…
FAA targets gamers in push to hire more air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is pitching gamers as potential air traffic controllers in a new hiring campaign…
‘Dangerous culture of silence’: pilot mental health legislation progresses in US
Legislation to dismantle a “dangerous culture of silence” around pilot mental has received bipartisan support from the United…
FAA clears Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 for supersonic flight tests
Hermeus announced on March 12, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate in the…
FAA seeks $255,000 penalty from American over alleged drug test violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed…
US and Europe revise GPS interference guidelines as spoofing risks grow
Aviation authorities are warning that instances of GPS interference have spread across a widening range of high-risk airspace,…