Which agency is responsible for airline safety?

• A. Central Intelligence Agency
• B. Food and Drug Administration
• C. Federal Aviation Administration
• D. National Weather Service

Answer: (C)

Airline safety in the United States is primarily overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration. This agency sets and enforces safety standards for aircraft design and maintenance, certifies pilots and flight crews, regulates airline operations, and manages the air traffic control system to keep flights safe. It also conducts ongoing oversight of airlines and aircraft to ensure compliance with rules. The other agencies have different roles: the CIA handles national security intelligence, the FDA oversees food and drugs, and the National Weather Service provides weather information used by pilots but does not regulate airline safety. So, the FAA is the agency responsible for airline safety.