Definition

Noun: - An agency in the Department of Transportation: The Federal Aviation Agency is a specific organization within the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Responsible for the safety of civilian aviation: Its primary mission is to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation to ensure safety.

Usage Notes

The term "Federal Aviation Agency" is a proper noun referring to a specific U.S. government body. It is typically used in formal or official contexts when discussing aviation regulation, policy, or safety oversight. While historically accurate, note that this agency was renamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 1967.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Federal Aviation Agency issued new guidelines for aircraft maintenance.
  • All commercial pilots must be certified by the Federal Aviation Agency.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: When discussing the history of U.S. aviation regulation, "Federal Aviation Agency" refers to the agency as it existed from 1958 to 1967 before becoming the FAA.
  • The Federal Aviation Agency was created in response to a series of mid-air collisions.

Variants and Related Words

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (n): The current name of the agency, which succeeded the Federal Aviation Agency. This is the term used for all contemporary references.
  • The FAA sets standards for airport operations.
• Aviation regulator (n): A general term for any body that oversees civil aviation.
• Civil aviation authority (n): A generic term for a national agency responsible for regulating civil aviation.

Synonyms

• Aviation agency: A more general term for an organization overseeing flight.
• Regulatory body for aviation: Emphasizes its oversight and rule-making function.

Related Phrases

• To be governed by the Federal Aviation Agency: To be under the rules and jurisdiction of this agency.
  • All U.S. airspace is governed by the Federal Aviation Agency.
• Federal Aviation Agency standards: The rules and regulations set forth by the agency.
  • The aircraft was built to meet strict Federal Aviation Agency standards.

Noun

1. an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation