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Sources of Aviation Industry News and Information
Aviation
Week
Air
Transport Association News Room
AeroWorldNet
Air Cargo
World
Aviation
International News
Defense
News
Airliners.net
AVweb
Teamsters Airline Industry News
Aviation
Safety Network
Overview of the U.S. Aviation Industry
Oversight of the U.S. Aviation industry is provided by the U.S.
Department of Transportation / Federal Aviation Administration.
The DoT/FAA regulates the aviation industry which includes air
carriers, air traffic control, airmen (aircrew and mechanics),
and ensures air operations / maintenance safety.
Regulations for the aviation industry are found in the Code of
Federal Regulations: Title 14, Parts 01-199 (also know as the
Federal Aviation Regulations - FARs). Here are some
important websites for aircraft mechanics to be familiar with
for up to date regulatory information:
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
Federal Aviation Administration
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Title 14 Aeronautics and
Space (Parts 01-199 are FAA FARs)
Aviation accident investigation is handled by the National
Transportation Safety Board
National
Transportation Safety Board
NTSB
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The U.S. Congress gives legislative oversight to the aviation
industry. Both the Senate and the House have committees
which give oversight to the aviation industry and craft new
laws:
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
House Transportation
and Infrastructure Committee
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