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Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Washington, DC 564,260 followers
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
About us
The FAA is on the leading edge of a new frontier in commercial space transportation, building the next generation (NextGen) of satellite-based navigation systems, and fostering the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into our airspace. We can only dream of what the next 50 years of American ingenuity will look like, but FAA employees will be working to ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in aerospace safety, innovation and advancements that continue to push the limits of science and technology. The FAA is an operating administration within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and a proud partner in the DOT mission to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. Specifically, the FAA mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
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http://www.faa.gov/
External link for Federal Aviation Administration
- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- Move to the next level of safety, Create our workplace of the future, Deliver aviation access through innovation, Sustain our future, and Advance global collaboration
Locations
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Primary
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591, US
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800 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20024, US
Employees at Federal Aviation Administration
Updates
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