Federal Aviation Administration

U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a U.S. federal government agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates civil aviation in the United States and surrounding international waters. Its powers include air traffic control, certification of personnel and aircraft, setting standards for airports, and protection of U.S. assets during the launch or re-entry of commercial space vehicles. Powers over neighboring international waters were delegated to the FAA by authority of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

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SpaceX : Starship Explodes Mid Air, Debris Over Florida \| FAA Grounds Flights, Thousands Stranded SpaceX : SpaceX's Starship test flight ended in catastrophe as the massive rocket exploded mid-air shortly after launch, raining debris off Florida’s coast. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 weeks ago

Thrilling Video Captures Southwest Airlines’ Breathtaking Emergency Landing Abort \|Tragedy Averted A Southwest Airlines flight aborted landing at Chicago Midway Airport to avoid a private jet on the runway. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the close call, which comes amid a series of recent.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:53Published on February 26, 2025

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