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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
FAA proposes $3.9M fine for faulty Boeing 737 slat tracks
Claiming that Boeing knew 133 of its 737 planes contained defective parts yet still presented them for certification,…
FAA takes full control of new 737 MAX airworthiness certificates
In efforts to boost its authority and confidence of global regulators and the wider public, the U.S. Federal…
FAA threatened to ground Southwest 737s over safety concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has threatened Southwest Airlines (LUV) , an owner of over 750 Boeing 737…
FAA downgrades Malaysia to Category 2 safety rating
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating to Category 2, the agency announced on November…
American and Southwest postpone Boeing 737 MAX return to service
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) have once again postponed the return date for the Boeing…
Lion Air crash report points to Boeing, FAA and airline flaws
The final report of the Indonesian investigators says the design and development of the MCAS system by Boeing…
Blow from the past: Boeing 737 MAX crisis hit with controversy
Just as Boeing seemed to be getting closer to having its upgrades to the 737 MAX flight controls…
Boeing CEO loses chairman role after 737 MAX certification review
A few hours after the certification of the 737 MAX was criticized by a panel of aviation authorities,…
FAA issues airworthiness directive for Boeing 737 NG inspection
The Federal Aviation Administration released a new directive for Boeing 737 NG planes after structural cracks had been…
Boeing reorganizes safety organization before Congress hearing
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg presented a new organizational chart aimed at reinforcing the safety of its products. On…
Boeing 737 MAX alerts are poorly designed, says NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident investigation, criticized the certification…
Aviation authorities critical of FAA Boeing 737 MAX certification
In the coming weeks, several world aviation authorities should submit a report on the certification of the Boeing…
EASA to flight test 737 MAX individually; strips FAA delegation
While Boeing prepares for the un-grounding of the MAX, the aviation agencies are also doing their homework ahead…
Did Boeing finish fixing the 737 MAX MCAS software?
Boeing has finished its safety update of the MCAS system, French media reports suggest. The MCAS was blamed…
Indonesia to release final report on Lion Air crash by October
Indonesian investigators are reportedly preparing to release the final report into last year’s fatal crash of Lion Air…
EASA pinpoints new Boeing 737 MAX problem
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency sent a list of five changes to be made for the Boeing…
FAA finds “potential risk” in Boeing 737 MAX update
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to evaluate Boeing’s efforts to return the 737 MAX back to…