Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
Federal Aviation Administration ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a U.S. federal government agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation which regulates civil aviation in the United States and surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic control, certification of personnel and aircraft, setting standards for airports, and protection of U.S. assets during the launch or re-entry of commercial space vehicles, powers over neighboring international waters were delegated to the FAA by authority of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
| 0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
![Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240408/1372191438-Southwest-Flight-From-Denver-Loses-Engine-Cover.jpg) Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published | |
![Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs Amid Increased Scrutiny [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240308/1368081976-Another-Mid-Flight-Boeing-Incident-Occurs-Amid-Increased.jpg) Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs Amid Increased Scrutiny Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published | |
You Might Like
US gives thumbs up to Indian aviation safety oversight as FAA retains DGCA's IASA category 1 statusIn a big boost to Indian carriers' ambitious global network expansion plans, the US Federal Aviation Administration has retained the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) top notch..IndiaTimes - Published | |
FAA Temporarily Closes Airspace Over Lake Michigan, No Reason GivenThe FAA temporarily closed down airspace over parts of Lake Michigan — just the latest aviation closure amid reports of UFOs being shot down. The order was given Sunday, with the FAA shutting down..TMZ.com - Published | |
Audio Released After Pilot 'Jumped' From Plane Before Emergency LandingA 911 call was placed by 2 FAA staffers after they got word a pilot of the cargo plane that was about to make an emergency landing had jumped from the plane. One of the FAA employees is on the call..TMZ.com - Published | |
Gamer Turned Air Traffic Controller Shows Why FAA Recruiting More Like HimMarcus Brice helps Air Force One take off and land almost every day as an air traffic controller ... and he says it's all because he spent hours playing video games. The FAA is recruiting the next..TMZ.com - Published |
| Search this site and the web: |
