FAA

U.S. Government.

1. 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

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abbreviation

1. Fleet Air Arm

2. (in the US) Federal Aviation Administration

3. Fellow of the Australian Academy (of Science)

faa

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/ fɔː /

verb

1. a Scot word for fall

Example Sentences

The FAA told pilots to use caution when flying over Venezuela because of “the worsening security situation and heightened military activity” in and around the country.

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FAA and airline officials grew frustrated with the slow pace of information emerging from the investigation.

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He added that he had hoped for more of a bounce back in traffic after the FAA’s mandated cuts were lifted.

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Mr Keyes believes the FAA and DOT could make more of a difference in reducing passenger stress by pushing airlines to minimise the number of delays and cancellations.

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An Amazon MK30 delivery drone struck an internet cable in Waco, Texas, on November 18, prompting an FAA investigation.

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