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
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s six-week audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, prompted by the January 5 incident involving a new, Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft, found multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements.
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Certification of aircraft by the FAA ensures that commercial and general aviation aircraft meet the highest safety standards, from initial design to retirement. This page outlines the aircraft certification processes, lists important aircraft safety information, and provides guidance on general aviation aircraft.
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From pilots and aircraft to airports and spaceports, we provide procedures and tools to help you apply for, receive, and maintain FAA licenses and certificates.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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About FAA. Our Mission. Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Our Leadership. Michael Whitaker, Administrator. Katie Thomson, Deputy Administrator. Our Plans and Reports. FAA Strategic Plan. Headquarters.
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Building Better Airports Across America. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports that connect individuals to jobs and communities to the world. Learn More.
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Please call 866-TELL-FAA (866-835-5322) or, for TTY/TDD, use the Telecommunications Relay Service. For a timely response to your question or concern, use the following contact information to find a point of contact or report an issue.
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FAA statements on Aviation Accidents and Incidents; Flight Delay Information; FAA Fact Book Facts, data, and graphics about FAA's management of our nation's complex airspace system. Airport Operations and Ranking Reports from the Air Traffic Activity Data System (ATADS)
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Historical Civil Air Regulations. (link is external) Regulations.gov. Air Carriers & Operators. Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators. Hazardous Materials Regulations and Dangerous Goods Advisory Bulletins. Part 205 Insurance and Part 298 Exemptions.
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