FAA

U.S. Government.

Federal Aviation Administration: the division of the Department of Transportation that inspects and rates civilian aircraft and pilots, enforces the rules of air safety, and installs and maintains air-navigation and traffic-control facilities.

faa

/ fɔː /

verb

a Scot word for fall

FAA

abbreviation for

Fleet Air Arm
(in the US) Federal Aviation Administration
Fellow of the Australian Academy (of Science)

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Example Sentences

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First, here’s what he’s said about the condition of FAA operations and staffing.

From Los Angeles Times

The industry has seen many hurdles, including battery density, and none of the aircraft have yet been approved by the FAA.

From BBC

On Sunday, the FAA reported a “telecommunications issue” at a facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark.

From Salon

About 1,000 kit-built planes are deemed air worthy every year by the FAA, according to a spokesperson from the Experimental Aircraft Association, an international organization of aviation enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times

Confirming the controllers had taken leave following the incident, the FAA said it could "not quickly replace them".

From BBC

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