ROLE OF AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration )
- Created in 1958 as Federal Aviation Agency
- Merged with DOT in 1967 & renamed
Aims
- Promotion of regulation in Civil Aviation
- Ensure safe & orderly growth of Aviation
Tasks
- Air Traffic Control
- Certification of Aircraft & Personnel
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Civil Aviation Security Program
- Engineering & Development
- Airport Aid & Certification
- Environmental protection