US Department to audit the FAA’s 737 MAX recertification
Following the ungrounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on November 18,…
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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
In spiked heels or Timberland boots: driving for equality within the FAA
There is nothing new about the importance of gender balance and representation, yet nobody denies that aviation is…
FAA certifies Ryanair’s high-density 737 MAX 8200
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the high-density Boeing 737 MAX 8200, a model based on the 737…
EASA: no flight for aircrew for 72 hours after vaccination
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommended airline crew take up to 72 hours-long break after getting…
Questioning quality, FAA to sign off Boeing 787s themselves
In order to address the production quality issues related to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Federal Aviation Administration…
FAA to test anti-drone solutions in five US airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on March 2, 2021, it would deploy new technologies in five…
New DoT report finds “limitations” in FAA certification of Boeing 737 MAX
An audit report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the United States Department of Transportation (DoT)…
FAA, American Airlines confirm report of Airbus encounter with UFO
Both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) confirmed the Airbus pilot’s report of…
FAA warns of decompression risk in Boeing 737 NG and MAX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) concerning the Boeing 737 NG and MAX…
FAA orders immediate inspection of certain PW4000 engines
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring owners and operators of the…
Nearly 130 Boeing 777 grounded after engine failure
After a United Airlines Boeing 777-220 suffered an uncontained engine failure, Boeing requested the grounding of 128 aircraft…
Boeing 737 MAX flights to be tracked via satellites
As the Boeing 737 MAX is slowly returning to the skies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will use…
PSA Airlines fleet grounded, flights canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded PSA Airlines fleet for inspection, forcing the American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) subsidiary…
New safety-related concerns raise over Boeing 737 MAX
A former Boeing employee raised new safety-related concerns over the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that has been already…
Jail time and fines for unruly passengers, FAA warns
As airlines prepare for possible unrest ahead of US elect-president’s Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Federal Aviation Administration warns…
FAA Trump appointees resign after Capitol riot
In response to the riot that erupted in the US Capitol, all Trump appointees at the Federal Aviation…
Boeing 737 MAX crisis: FAA to review self-certification program
In the 2021 U.S. Federal spending bill, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was ordered to review its Organization…
FAA establishes civilian supersonic test corridor in Kansas
The Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly announced that the state’s Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Federal Aviation…