Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the federal agency that administers federal safety regulations governing air transportation. In the context of logistics, the FAA is responsible for:
- Ensuring the safety of air shipments and regulating air traffic.
- The FAA also issues licenses and certifications to pilots and other aviation personnel, and it oversees the construction and maintenance of airports.
FAA regulations pertaining to air transportation can be found in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
The FAA’s primary mission is to ensure the safety of civil aviation. To that end, the agency regulates the operations of airlines and other air carriers, as well as general aviation (private planes and helicopters). The FAA also licenses and certifies pilots and other aviation personnel, and it oversees the construction and maintenance of airports.
In addition to its regulatory functions, the FAA also provides support for the air transportation industry through research and development programs. These programs aim to improve the efficiency and safety of air travel. One example of an R&D program is the NextGen initiative, which is working to develop a new air traffic control system that will be more efficient and better able to handle the increasing air traffic demand in the United States.
The FAA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has regional offices around the country.
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