Question

Standards and regulations concerning airlines and air traffic control are set by the _____.

A) American Aeronautics Administration
B) Federal Air and Space Board
C) Federal Aviation Administration
D) Federal Aeronautics Association

Answer 1

Standards and regulations for airlines are set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has historically evolved in its regulatory role, with deregulation significantly impacting the airline industry.

Step-by-step explanation:

Standards and regulations concerning airlines and air traffic control are set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Historically, the airline industry's first regulations came through the Postal Service, allowing airlines to carry airmail and passengers. In 1938, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) was established to regulate airfares and routes, which it did for 40 years without allowing new airlines on main routes. The pendulum swung in favor of deregulation because no profit could be made just by flying passengers, leading to strict control of fares, entry, and routes by the CAB. However, with the deregulation of the industry, there has been a significant reduction in airfares, increased efficiency, development of hub-and-spoke systems, growth in passenger numbers, and rise in airline industry jobs, all under the continued safety oversight of government inspectors.