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The United States is a prominent player in the global aviation industry, boasting a vast network of airlines, airports, and aerospace manufacturers. Its airspace is among the busiest in the world, accommodating a high volume of domestic and international flights. The nation is home to major aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Lockheed Martin, contributing significantly to aircraft design, production, and technological advancements in the field. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing aviation safety, security, and air traffic management within the country.
Key Facts
- Airlines: Major carriers include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Airports: Busiest airports include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Aerospace Manufacturers: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics
- Regulatory Body: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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The United States Air Force banned the KC-46 tanker from carrying cargo and passengers indefinitely after an incident…
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Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) continues to expand its non-stop services, focusing on the Southeast Asia-U.S. market. The…
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US, EU authorities remove wet leasing time limits
The United States, European Union, Iceland, and Norway sign an agreement, removing time constraints on aircraft wet leasing. The…
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Representatives of the United States Air Force and of the British Ministry of Defence symbolically broke ground to…
Russian Su-27 intercepts US P-8A Poseidon near Crimea [Video]
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to intercept a U.S. P-8A Poseidon observation plane over the Black…
USAF A-10 accidentally releases three dummy bombs on Florida
An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the United States Air Force dropped three training bombs after being hit by…
United States prepares new set of tariffs over Airbus-Boeing row
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) presented a set of new tariffs on European products…