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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the agency, under the name Federal Aviation Agency. We adopted our present name in 1967 when we became a part of the Department of Transportation. The FAA’s major roles include:regulating civil aviation to promote safety; encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology; 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; and regulating U.S. commercial space transportation. Safety Regulation. The FAA issues and enforces regulations and minimum standards covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. We certify airmen and airports that serve air carriers.
Airspace and Air Traffic Management. The safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace is a primary objective of the FAA. We operate a network of airport towers, air route traffic control centers, and flight service stations. We develop air traffic rules, assign the use of airspace, and control air traffic.
Air Navigation Facilities. The FAA builds or installs visual and electronic aids to air navigation. The FAA maintains, operates, and assures the quality of these facilities. We also maintain other systems to support air navigation and air traffic control, including voice and data communications equipment, radar facilities, computer systems, and visual display equipment at flight service stations.
Civil Aviation Abroad. The FAA promotes aviation safety and encourages civil aviation abroad. The FAA exchanges aeronautical information with foreign authorities; certify foreign repair shops, airmen, and mechanics; provide technical aid and training; negotiate bilateral airworthiness agreements with other countries; and take part in international conferences.
Commercial Space Transportation. The FAA regulates and encourages the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. We license commercial space launch facilities and private launches of space payloads on expendable launch vehicles.
Research, Engineering, and Development. The FAA does research on and develops the systems and procedures the FAA needs for a safe and efficient system of air navigation and air traffic control. The FAA does aeromedical research.
Other Programs. The FAA registers aircraft and records documents reflecting title or interest in aircraft and their parts. The FAA administers an aviation insurance program; develops specifications for aeronautical charts; and publishes information on airways, airport services, and other technical subjects in aeronautics.
Organization. The FAA is managed by an Administrator. A Deputy Administrator assists the Administrator. Five Associate Administrators report to the Administrator and direct the line-of-business organizations that carry out the agency’s principle functions. The Chief Counsel and nine Assistant Administrators also report to the Administrator. The Assistant Administrators oversee other key programs such as Human Resources, Budget, and System Safety. There are also nine geographical regions and two major centers, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and the William J. Hughes Technical Center.
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