Federal Aviation Administration

U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation

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.

Also known as...FAA, Federal Aviation Administration USA, United States Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and US Federal Aviation Administration
Blue Origin rocket grounded after mishap

Blue Origin rocket grounded after mishap The FAA has halted Blue Origin rocket launches after a technical failure destroyed a customer satellite and threatened NASA's moon plans.