Boeing 737 MAX recertification flight about to start
The Boeing 737 MAX could carry out its first FAA recertification flight on June 29, 2020. It marks…
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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
Boeing deflected FAA attention from 737 MAX MCAS system
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Canadian regulator completes first Boeing 737 MAX test flight
Transport Canada has started test flights of the Boeing 737 MAX, completing the first in a series on…
Canadian regulator to test fly the Boeing 737 MAX
Though the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was the first authority to test flight system revisions of…
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On September 24, 2020, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a special bulletin warning Boeing 787 Dreamliner…
Atlas Air crash: poor training history of copilot went undetected
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board determined that the crash of Atlas Air cargo Flight 3591 in a…
Chief of FAA finishes personal Boeing 737 MAX test flight
On September 30, 2020, Boeing 737 MAX flight BOE701 landed successfully at Boeing Field (BFI), Washington, after being…
FAA lowers Pakistan’s air safety rating and bans flights to US
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has downgraded the international safety rating of Pakistan’s aviation and banned Pakistani airlines…
FAA begins investigation of Boeing 787 production shortfalls
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun investigating Boeing’s production issues at its North Charleston, South Carolina plant…
Congress finds “disturbing” errors in Boeing 737 MAX development
The investigation by the United States House of Representatives severely blames the planemaker and the Federal Aviation Administration…
Emirates fined $400,000 by U.S. for violating FAA’s prohibitions
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Emirates $400,000 for operating flights under JetBlue Airways code in the…
FAA chief liked 737 MAX changes, but not enough to be certified
After completing a 737 MAX test flight, FAA’s administrator Steve Dickson said he “liked what he saw.” However,…
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…
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…