Federal Aviation Administration
About Us
We're 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. Our 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
- Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation
Our mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
Articles by Federal Aviation Administration
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Child Safety on Airplanes
Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling With Children
Does the FAA require children on commercial flights to be in child restraint systems (CRS)? The FAA does not require...
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