Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Created the Federal Aviation Agency that later became the Federal Aviation Administration. Transferred civil aviation to the newly formed Department of Transportation.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is split to form the CAA and CAB
The CAA oversaw civil aviation operations, ATC, certification, and safety. The CAB was responsible for safety rulemaking, investigations, and economic regulation of airlines
Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938
Created the Civil Aviation Authority, an independent agency to oversee all civil aviation.
Air Mail Act of 1934
As a result of the Air Mail Scandal, Congress passed the Air Mail Act.
Air Commerce Act of 1926
The beginning of federal involvement in civil aviation. Created the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce.
Air Mail Act of 1925
Also known as the Kelly Act, the Air Mail Act of 1925 authorized the Postmaster General to contact with private companies to carry the mail through aviation.
Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Repealed the Air Commerce Act of 1934 and created the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP)
Provided funds for certain projects to airports that were part of the National Airport Plan (NAP) in 1946.
