Monday, May 17, 2010

FAA: Improving the Safety of Flight


The FAA has been effective in improving safety within airline carriers by providing the following services.
  • Safety regulation-Regulations and standards relating to the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft. FAA is responsible for rating and certification of airmen and for certification of airports serving air carriers
  • Airspace and air traffic management-Maintaining a safe and efficient airspace is a priority. The FAA operates airport towers, air route control centers, and flight service stations. In addition, it develops air traffic rules and provide security control of air traffic to meet national defense requirements.
  • Air navigation facilities-The FAA has be responsible for the installation and maintaining of visual and electronic aids and all quality assurance for these type of facilities. In addition, voice/data communication equipment, radar facilities, computer systems, and visual display equipment at flight service stations
  • Civil aviation abroad-The FAA exchange information with foreign aviation agency in an effort to exchange aeronautical information dealing with the following subjects: certifying foreign repair shops, airmen, and mechanics, providing technical assistance and training, negotiating bilateral airworthiness agreements, and providing technical representation at international conferences.
  • Commercial space transportation-The FAA licenses all commercial space launch facilities and private sector launching centers and regulate space payloads on expendable launch vehicles
  • Research, engineering, and development-The FAA does research in engineering and other areas to improve better safety and efficiency of air navigation and air traffic control. Research is also done in aeromedical areas and supports improvement to aircraft, engines, and equipment.
  • Other programs- FAA utilizes a system for registering aircraft and recording document. Aviation insurance program and development for specification for aeronautical charts

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