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John Croft
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Safety Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration
Upper Marlboro
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Transit , City Government , Growth And Development , Housing
Mental Disorder
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By John Croft Verified| Aviation Week Verified FedEx sees rapid returns from new aircraft separation rules Nov 19, 2012 John Croft | Aviation Week & Space Technology A decade of wake turbulence research, analysis and testing by aviation authorities, academia and industry already is finally paying concrete dividends in Memphis. Starting at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2, Memphis (Tenn.) International Airport and its chief tenant, FedEx, began using the FAA's re-categorized wake turbulence separation criteria (Recat) for all airport operations.
By James R. Asker, John Croft Verified, Guy Norris Verified, Graham Warwick Verified| Aviation Week Verified Home > Future of Aerospace > Top Technologies: 'Protecting the Pilot' to 'Keeping It Together' Apr 30, 2019 James R. Asker, John Croft, Guy Norris and Graham Warwick | Aviation Week & Space Technology World War II and the years immediately before and after were ones of soaring sophistication in aviation. Aircraft gained retractable gear, pressurized cabins, high-lift systems, ice protection, and eventually airborne radar, inertial navigation and digital computers.
By John Croft Verified| Aviation Week Verified FedEx sees rapid returns from new aircraft separation rules Nov 19, 2012 John Croft | Aviation Week & Space Technology A decade of wake turbulence research, analysis and testing by aviation authorities, academia and industry already is finally paying concrete dividends in Memphis. Starting at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2, Memphis (Tenn.) International Airport and its chief tenant, FedEx, began using the FAA's re-categorized wake turbulence separation criteria (Recat) for all airport operations.
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Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a U.S. government agency under the Department of Transportation, established on August 23, 1958. Its primary role is to regulate and oversee civil aviation in the United States, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the aerospace system. The FAA is dedicated to promoting safety, encouraging innovation, and enhancing aviation technology. The agency's responsibilities include regulating civil aviation standards, managing air traffic control and navigation systems, conducting research and development for the National Airspace System, and implementing environmental programs to address aircraft noise and other impacts. Additionally, the FAA oversees commercial space transportation, licensing space launch facilities and private launches. The FAA serves a diverse range of stakeholders, including airlines, private pilots, aviation manufacturers, and commercial space companies. It provides essential services such as aviation safety information, aeronautical charts, and advanced air traffic control systems to support safe and efficient air travel.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Founded: 1958