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• Stakeholder Feedback

Aviation Safety (AVS)

Aviation Safety is an organization responsible for the certification, production approval, and continued airworthiness of aircraft; and certification of pilots, mechanics, and others in safety-related positions.

Aviation Safety is also responsible for:

• Certification of all operational and maintenance enterprises in domestic civil aviation
• Certification and safety oversight of approximately 7,300 U.S. commercial airlines and air operators
• Civil flight operations
• Developing regulations

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Last updated: Thursday, January 05, 2023