FAA

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  • The Federal Aviation Administration, commonly referred to as the FAA, is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation which is tasked with overseeing the safety of all non-military aviation in the United States. It is the most powerful government-controlled aviation agency in the world.
  • Key Dates

    1. August 23, 1958: The Federal Aviation Act is passed, creating the Federal Aviation Agency
    2. 1967:
    3. 1981: Nationwide strike by the air traffic controller's union interrupts, but does not stop air travel
    4. 1994: Enacts measures to provide air traffic controllers with operational standards and up-to-date equipment
    5. 1995: Assumes responsibility of commercial space transportation
    6. 2001: After the 9-11 terrorist attacks, security responsibilities are assumed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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