the FAA
/ði ˌef eɪ ˈeɪ/
/ði ˌef eɪ ˈeɪ/
the Federal Aviation Administration
- the US government organization that controls air transport. This includes air traffic, aircraft safety and noise, and standards for pilots and airports. The FAA is part of the US Department of Transportation. It was established in 1958.
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