Federal Aviation Administration began in 1958 as the Federal Aviation Agency and later adopted its current name after joining the U.S. Department of Transportation in 1967. The agency regulates and oversees civil aviation, including air traffic control, aircraft and personnel certification, airport standards, and safety rules for the national airspace system. FAA also handles related functions such as aircraft registration, aeronautical charts, airways information, aviation insurance, and commercial space transportation oversight. The organization serves as the federal authority for managing U.S. skies and maintaining aviation safety and efficiency across the system.