Big news, North Texas! The FAA presented McKinney National Airport with its Part 139 certification which allows McKinney National Airport (DTX) to now accept commercial passenger flights. This is the first new commercial certification for a Texas airport in 21 years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez-qZaRk
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Washington, DC 670,821 followers
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
About us
The FAA is on the leading edge of a new frontier in commercial space transportation, building the next generation (NextGen) of satellite-based navigation systems, and fostering the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into our airspace. We can only dream of what the next 50 years of American ingenuity will look like, but FAA employees will be working to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in aerospace safety, innovation and advancements that continue to push the limits of science and technology. The FAA is an operating administration within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and a proud partner in the DOT mission to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. Specifically, the FAA mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
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http://www.faa.gov/
External link for Federal Aviation Administration
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- Move to the next level of safety, Create our workplace of the future, Deliver aviation access through innovation, Sustain our future, and Advance global collaboration
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800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591, US
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Washington, DC 20024, US
Updates
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Join us Saturday at 2 p.m. ET for our #FromTheFlightDeck interactive workshop, where we’ll take you inside a mock flight plan and explore the real-world decisions that can make all the difference. Hear from FAA experts, industry partners and aviation influencers as they share essential tips and real-world insights to help you stay alert and recognize safety drift before and during your flight. Learn how you can attend and get #WINGS 🛩️ credit at https://bit.ly/463vCfN.
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Every day we count on professional air traffic controllers, engineers and aviation safety inspectors to keep our skies safe, but did you know we also rely on psychologists? At the FAA's Civil Aerospace Medical Institute human factors experts including Doctors Chanda Sanders, Julia Beckel, and Hannah Baumgartner are on a mission to optimize human performance in fight. Learn more about their research here.
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Pilots: Planning a trip cross-country? A successful flight requires a phased approach to meteorology. We’ve put together a "time-to-flight" guide to help you use the right weather tool for the right window. Don't let the weather surprise you. Learn how to build your strategy before you even get to the airport: https://bit.ly/4h71bvq
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The FAA is hosting an Industry Engagement Event on Spectrum Interference Detection Solutions Oct. 13-15 in McLean, Va. This event will inform industry on the FAA’s interference detection capability gaps and inquire about possible solutions and technologies necessary to detect and locate spectrum interference. Register by September 25: https://lnkd.in/eBvpQSzA.
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Educators, mentors, parents, and career counselors! Register for our interactive forum tomorrow, September 23 at 4 PM ET. Hear from experts at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and more on K-12 STEM aviation programs and tools designed to inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders! 🚀 Register today; connect tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4AijgxV
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From the classroom to the control tower for Shenandoah University! We’re excited to partner with SU – the 13th school and first in Virginia – to join our Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative . This program streamlines air traffic control training and gets qualified students on the job faster. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rm43YP U.S. Department of Transportation
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Building the future aerospace workforce requires collaboration from the classroom to the flight deck! 👩🏻🏫✈️ Join us Sept. 23 at 4 PM ET for an interactive virtual forum where educators, mentors, parents and career counselors can explore K-12 STEM aviation programs and tools designed to inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders! 🚀 We’re bringing together experts and educational resources from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Academy of Model Aeronautics and more. Register today: https://bit.ly/4AijgxV
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Save the date, pilots! Join our virtual interactive #FromTheFlightDeck workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26. This event is aimed to equip you with strategies to combat safety drift when you fly. FAA experts, our industry partners and GA influencers are all excited to share essential tips to boost your situational awareness. Learn how you can attend and get #WINGS credit at https://bit.ly/463vCfN. We hope to see you there!
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Twenty-five years ago, the FAA took unprecedented action to land every commercial and private aircraft in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001. On the 25th anniversary, we remember the critical actions FAA employees took to protect the safety of the nation’s skies. https://lnkd.in/e5jeAUHH
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