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FAA Lacks Sufficient Oversight of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program
In July 2013, Asiana Flight 214 crashed on final approach into San Francisco International Airport, resulting in three fatalities and drawing attention to the importance of emergency response at our Nation’s airports.
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Date: 05.31.2016
PDF icon FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Program Final Report^5-31-16.pdf
Weaknesses in the Department’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Limit Achievement of Its Objectives
On April 23, 2013, we issued our final report on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) administration of its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.
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Date: 04.23.2013
PDF icon DOT DBE Program Report^4-23-13.pdf
FAA Needs To Strengthen Its Risk Assessment and Oversight Approach for Organization Designation Authorization and Risk-Based Resource Targeting Programs
On June 29, 2011, we issued a report on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Organization Designation Authority (ODA) program and Risk Based Resource Targeting (RBRT) system.  We conducted our review at the request of Representative Daniel
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Date: 06.29.2011
PDF icon FAA ODA 6-29-11.pdf
FAA Has Not Ensured All Check Pilots Meet Training and Observation Requirements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) currently relies on more than 4,000 check pilots to help evaluate and ensure our nation’s commercial airline pilots have the knowledge, skills, and ability to fly large, passenger aircraft.
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Date: 05.31.2017
PDF icon FAA Oversight of Check Pilots Final Report^5-31-17.pdf
FAA Lacks an Effective Staffing Model and Risk-Based Oversight Process for Organization Designation Authorization
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delegates to private individuals or organizations certain oversight functions, such as approving new aircraft designs and certifying aircraft components, to help ensure our Nation’s vast aviation industry
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Date: 10.15.2015
PDF icon FAA Oversight of ODA Final Report^10-15-15.pdf
FAA and Industry Are Advancing the Airline Safety Act, but Challenges Remain To Achieve Its Full Measure
On January 31, 2013, we issued a report on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) progress and challenges in implementing the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010.
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Date: 01.31.2013
PDF icon Safety Act 2010 Report^1-31-13.pdf
FAA Delays in Establishing a Pilot Records Database Limit Air Carriers’ Access to Background Information
Ensuring air carriers have all available information on a pilot’s training and performance remains a critical safety area for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Date: 08.20.2015
PDF icon FAA Pilot Records Database Progress Final Report^8-20-15.pdf
Assessment of FAA's Risk-Based System for Overseeing Aircraft Manufacturers' Suppliers
On February 26, 2008, we issued our assessment of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of aircraft manufacturers' quality assurance systems for domestic and foreign aircraft part suppliers.
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Date: 02.26.2008
PDF icon WEB_FILE_Final_Supplier_report.pdf
Opportunities Exist for FAA To Strengthen Its Review and Oversight Processes for Unmanned Aircraft System Waivers
What We Looked At
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Date: 11.07.2018
PDF icon FAA UAS Waivers Final Report^11-07-18.pdf
FAA Needs To Improve ATCOTS Contract Management To Achieve Its Air Traffic Controller Training Goals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to hire over 11,700 air traffic controllers through fiscal year 2021.
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Date: 12.18.2013
PDF icon FAA ATCOTS Report^12-18-13.pdf

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