FAA – Federal Aviation Administration

Who is FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the national aviation authority of the United States, with powers to regulate all the aspects of American civil aviation. These include the construction and operation of airports, the management of air traffic, the certification of personnel and aircraft, and the protection of US assets during the launch or reentry of commercial space vehicles.

 

The FAA’s roles include:

• Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation
• Regulating air navigation facilities’ geometric and flight inspection standards
• Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology
• Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates
• Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices
• Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft
• Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics
• Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation