What does the FAA regulate?

The FAA issues and enforces regulations covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. The FAA also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. The FAA conducts research on and develops systems and procedures needed for a safe and efficient system of air navigation and air traffic control.



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Major responsibilities: Modernize, operate and maintain the National Airspace System. Regulate civil aviation. Develop and carry out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation. Regulate U.S. commercial space transportation.

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In partnership with international aviation counterparts, the FAA oversees air navigation and aviation infrastructure. The FAA issues approvals for aeronautical products and parts and works collaboratively with foreign civil aviation authorities to establish safety standards and provide oversight around the world.

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The office has responsibility for all programs related to airport safety and inspections and standards for airport design, construction, and operation (including international harmonization of airport standards).

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Compliance and Enforcement The FAA will continue to use legal enforcement actions (such as certificate suspensions and civil penalties) when needed.

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The FAA has its regional office in Brussels, Belgium, with senior representatives posted in Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; London, United Kingdom; Dakar, Senegal; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Warsaw, Poland.

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The EASA Conversion program aims directly for non-EASA license holders who have completed a commercial pilot program (FAA or other ICAO country) and wishes to convert his or her Commercial Pilot License to a EASA license.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters.

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The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, commerce, and international issues. All programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), except for research activities, are within the purview of the Subcommittee.

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However, FAA does not govern military aircraft. The military has their own rules and regulations, but the military follows FAA regulations when flying in National Airspace. There is airspace in the US and elsewhere that is set aside for military operations such as the Barry Goldwater Gunnery Range.

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Basically, the ICAO is focused on civil aviation regulations, whereas IATA is a trade association for airlines. The FAA is the United States' civil aviation authority, governing domestic airlines, their operations and regulations.

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