AERT 3820 FINAL

Question 1

When planning for an operation, a simplistic approach to planning bids us to consider which of the following?
- how we should perform an activity, when we should do it, and who will do it
- the finances (cost and profit, if applicable)
- all of the above
- a forecast of the possible outcomes

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered as one of the key planning principles of an airport operational plan?
- finances
- productivity
- efficiency
- public image

Answer 2

public image

Question 3

Changes in aircraft operators’ schedule and their aircraft fleet significantly impact the operations planning at an airport especially the staff cost; airport operators often have to consider this aspect while planning for an operation. Which of these is not necessarily considered as cost driver for the staff cost at an airport?
- complex aircraft operators
- reliability objectives
- complex aircraft fleets
- seasonal variations

Answer 3

reliability objectives

Question 4

Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) was created to aid bringing the aviation stakeholders together. Which of the following is not considered as one of the reasons for creating CDM?
- balancing the demand and capacity of passenger at airports
- stakeholders learning for each other to enhance valuable decision making
- minimizing the air traffic low at any time
- bringing different information perspectives of the stakeholders together

Answer 4

Minimizing the air traffic low at any time

Question 5

Which of these is not considered as one of the essential rules of data sharing within the CDM effort?
- Data is considered proprietary and hence it should be handled appropriately
- The data provider has to approve the release of the information to other stakeholders
- Data can be manipulated accordingly to support the management of flight operations
- Those stakeholders who provide the data are the one who will be provided with the aggregate data from the FAA

Answer 5

Data can be manipulated accordingly to support the management of flight operations

Question 6

Within the aviation industry context of the US, there are three main groups of stakeholders in the collaborative decision making effort. Which of these is not one of them?
- FAA - Government/Air Traffic
- Airport Operators
- Operators
- Cargo Operators

Answer 6

Cargo Operators

Question 7

Which of the following is the key element that is shared among various stakeholders in a collaborative decision making?
- Customers
- Technical Facilities/Equipment
- Personnel
- Data/Information

Answer 7

Data / Information

Question 8

in the airport collaborative decision making process, ____________ is considered as both the initiator and the facilitator of the process
- FAA
- Airport Operator
- Aircraft Operator
- Private Firm working at an airport

Answer 8

airport operator

Question 9

Bowling Green Airways operates charter flights mainly for college athletic programs across the country. The airline fleet consists of Airbus A321 and the Boeing 757. Recently, the airline just secured a permission to operate flights out of West Lafayette Airport in Indiana. The airport mainly serves the Purdue university flight students and a few private small aircraft operators. If the West Lafayette airport was to be certified under Part 139, what class would it belong?
- Class IV
- Class II
- Class I
- Class III

Answer 9

class IV

Question 10

Which of the following Federal Grant Assurances address the maintenance and upkeep of the pavement areas at an airport?
- #11 and #19
- #5 and #11
- #11 and #17
- #4 and #19

Answer 10

11 and #19

Question 11

_________________ occurs when an airport must violate a component of the Part 139 regulation because of some emergency conditions at an airport
- Deviation
- Exemption
- Allowance
- Limitation

Answer 11

Deviation

Question 12

Which of the following airports below would not be required to implement a Safety Management System?

Airport FAA Category Annual Enplanement
A Small 105,411
B Medium 98,569
C Large 569,894
D None 112,568
E Medium 104,531
B and D
A and D
A and B
D and E

Answer 12

B and D

Question 13

Regarding the overall safety of the airport, which of the following is not the main responsibility of the airport executive?
- Continuously assessing the safety risks at an airport – this includes adjusting the safety budget as costs of safety measures increase
- Promoting the budget for safety operation and projects to the airport sponsor
- Being responsible to the governing authorities for safety related matters at an airport
- Directing the airport sponsor on the safety initiatives to be undertaken at the airport

Answer 13

• Directing the airport sponsor on the safety initiatives to be undertaken at the airport

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the elements of the Safety Management System?
Safety Assurance
Safety Implementation
Safety Promotion
Safety Risk Management

Answer 14

Safety Implementation

Question 15

Which of the following possible airport surfaces is considered as a rigid type of surface?

Dirt
Concrete
Gracel
Asphalt

Answer 15

Concrete

Question 16

James completed his initial training at Dallas-Fort Worth International airport on October 14th, 2018. To comply with Part 139, the airport management must store James’ training evidence until at least _______________
October 31st, 2019
October 14th, 2019
October 31st, 2020
October 14th, 2020

Answer 16

October 31st, 2020

Question 17

If the Detroit internal inspection personnel conducted the inspection of the pavement on September 27th, 2019, the records of the conducted inspection is to be stored until at least ________________
September 27th, 2020
September 30th, 2020
September 27th, 2021
September 30th, 2021

Answer 17

September 30th, 2020

Question 18

Which of these would not be considered to be an advantage of using asphalt as a pavement surface at an airport?
- No answer text provided.
- Less Expensive in comparison to other paved surfaces
- It can be installed faster in comparison
- It requires less maintenance over time

Answer 18

it requires less maintenance over time

Question 19

Regarding the maintenance and safety standards of an airport, which of the following is not required area of maintenance according to Part 139 regulation?
- Vehicle Parking Facility
- Runways and Taxiways
- Marking and Lightings Systems
- Navigational Aids

Answer 19

Vehicle Parking Facility

Question 20

_______________ is a type of airport self inspection which is performed when a complaint has been addressed or there is unusual event such as rain or thunderstorm
Special Inspection
Continuous Surveillance Inspection
Regularly Scheduled Inspection
Periodic Condition Inspection

Answer 20

Special Inspection

Question 21

When driving in the area immediately behind a large jet aircraft with its engines running, a driver should:
- Not be concerned about danger from the jet blast because a typical car/van is too heavy to be affected.
- Stop or stay well back, and do not proceed too closely behind the aircraft.
- None of the above.
- Cross the area of jet blast at a perpendicular angle to minimize the hazard

Answer 21

Stop or stay well back, and do not proceed too closely behind the aircraft.

Question 22

___________ are primarily used to clean up the residue left on the pavement surface by a plow or blower
Rotary Snowplows
Displacement Snowplows
Snow Melters
Snow Sweepers

Answer 22

Snow Sweepers

Question 23

____________ happens when a pilot violates any Federal Regulation while on the airport airfield
Surface Incident
Vehicle Deviation
Runway Incursion
Pilot Deviation

Answer 23

Pilot Deviation

Question 24

A ______________ distinguishes a displaced threshold from a stop-way, blast pad or taxiway that precedes the runway
demarcation bar
touchdown zone marking
runway threshold bar

Answer 24

Demarcation bar

Question 25

Runway markings are ____________ Yellow Green Red White

Answer 25

White

Question 26

Taxiway markings are ___________ Green White Yellow Red

Answer 26

Yellow

Question 27

A business has approached the airport management about consultation on the newly proposed development which will be constructed near the airport. The airport management considers that this new development might pose as an obstruction to the airport's operations. To that end, the airport management advises the business to each out to the FAA's ________________ or Airports' District Office, and also to review the Code of Federal Regulations Part ______________ Certification Division & 139 Air Traffic Division & 77 Air Traffic Division & 139 Certification Division & 77

Answer 27

Air Traffic Division & 139

Question 28

Which of these is not one of the conditions with which if an airport encountered any of them, they had to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment? - An air carrier aircraft experiences substantial damage from striking wildlife; - Wildlife of large enough size or in numbers that can cause an accident is observed to have access inside the airport terminal - An air carrier aircraft experiences multiple bird strikes; - Wildlife of a large enough size, or in numbers that can cause an accident, is observed to have access to any airport flight pattern or aircraft movement area

Answer 28

Wildlife of large enough size or in numbers that can cause an accident is observed to have access inside the airport terminal

Question 29

Which of these is not an example of a daily inspection item for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting operational plan? - Ensuring recurring and live fire drills are being done as required - Ensuring the alarm and emergency notification communication systems are operable - ARFF Index is still appropriate for the airport operations - ARFF capabilities comply with the FAA's approved ACM

Answer 29

Ensuring recurring and live fire drills are being done as required

Question 30

Precision Instrument Runways will contain the all the markings found on the non-precision instrument runways plus these two additional markings: ___________ and _______________ Threshold and Runway Side Stripes Centerlines and Zone Stripes Zone Stripes and Runway Side Stripes Designator and Zone Stripes

Answer 30

Zone Stripes and Runway Side Stripes

Question 31

Which of the following personnel is entitled to conduct a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at an airport Airport Sponsor A wildlife damage management biologist FAA Regional Land-Use Planning Director Designated FAA regional wildlife specialist

Answer 31

A wildlife damage management biologist

Question 32

Which of these is not one of the main components of the approach lighting system? Threshold lights Runway end identifier lights (REIL) Sequence flashing lights Crossbar lights

Answer 32

Threshold lights

Question 33

The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting _________ can provide the airport management with information as to the equipment, agents, and other operational needs of the airport Exemption Index Time Factor Limitation Factor

Answer 33

Index

Question 34

The Toledo Express Airport experienced an annual enplanement of 245,389 passengers during 2019. To that end, the airport management has to ensure that they can clear the snow and ice in their priority 1 areas within __________________ hour 2 1 1/2 1.5

Answer 34

1/2

Question 35

___________ are primarily used to cast heavy concentrations of snow away from airport operational areas such as runways and taxiways Snow Sweepers Rotary Snowplows Snow Melters Displacement Snowplows

Answer 35

Rotary Snowplows

Question 36

Which of the following methods is not a mechanical way of removing snow from the airport airfield? Rotary blowing Material spreaders Sweeping Plowing

Answer 36

Material Spreaders

Question 37

In which category (ies) are the airports supposed to conduct full mock exercise for their ARFF crews as instructed in the AEP? Class I Class I and II Class IV Class II and IV

Answer 37

Class I

Question 38

Airports that comply with Title 14 CFR Part 139 are required to have emergency response equipment and personnel that can accommodate the longest air carrier aircraft with an average of ____________ or more daily departure 12 5 8 6

Answer 38

5

Question 39

Which of the following activities does not belong to the active control approach with regard to wildlife at airports? Trapping techniques Keeping the airfield grasses short Scaring techniques Lethal methods

Answer 39

Keeping the airfield grasses short

Question 40

Which of these is not one of the traffic and wind direction indicators found on the airport airfield? Compass Rose Runway End Lights Segmented Circle

Answer 40

runway end lights

Question 41

If an airport operator needs to change the lighting system at a public-use airport, they are supposed to communicate that to the FAA so that appropriate changes can also be made in the ______________________ Airport Operating Certificate Airport Improvement Database Airport Certification Manual Airport Facilities/Directory

Answer 41

Airport Facilities/Directory

Question 42

Which of the following security personnel is responsible for screening the passengers, carry-on and checked baggage? Transportation Security Inspectors Transportation Security Officers Airport Security Coordinator Trusted Agent

Answer 42

Transportation Security Officers

Question 43

Which of the following duties is not one of the primary duties of the ground security coordinators (GSCs)? - Resolving conflicts between gate agents and passengers - Provide perimeter security by patrolling the airfield and responding to computer alarms from the access control system - Intervening in situations with disruptive passengers - Acting as the primary point of contact for bomb threats and hijackings until relieved by higher authority

Answer 43

Provide perimeter security by patrolling the airfield and responding to computer alarms from the access control system

Question 44

One of the changes brought with the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 was the introduction of the Federal Security Director (FSD) position. The FSD is employed by which of the following entities? Airport Management Department of Homeland Security Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Security Administration

Answer 44

Transportation Security Administration

Question 45

Which of the following airport security areas requires the highest level of security including access controls, CHRC, STA, and ID display/challenge procedures? SIDA AOA Security Area Sterile Area

Answer 45

Security Area

Question 46

Once the ASC has undergone training, they don’t need to undergo additional retraining (like other airport inspectors) unless there was a break of _________ or more year in service as an active and designated ASC 5 4 3 2

Answer 46

2

Question 47

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a security directive through the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS). The directive is related to a security threat on several flights in the national airspace that are currently being monitored. Upon receiving the security directive, airport operators are required to immediately to switch to what type of security plan? Incident Security Plan Contingency Security Plan Supplemental Security Plan Complete Security Program

Answer 47

Contingency Security Plan

Question 48

The airport access badge is required to have several primary elements. Which among the following is not a required element on the access badge? Sufficient Size and Appearance Biometric Information Personnel Access Scope Full-face Image and related details

Answer 48

Biometric Information

Question 49

Which of the following is not one of the three types of security programs that airport operators have to implement at their airports? Normally, Airport operators have to choose which program they will develop and implement based on their airport category Supplemental Security Program Complete Security Program Partial Security Program Supporting Security Program

Answer 49

Supplemental Security Program

Question 50

Title 14 CFR Part 107

Answer 50

Airport Security

Question 51

Title 14 CFR part 109

Answer 51

Indirect Air Caree

Question 52

Title 14 CFR Part 129

Answer 52

Foreign Air Caree

Question 53

The Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act was passed by Congress in 2015 in response to a security incident that occurred at Los Angeles International Airport. What aspect of security did the Act require the airport operators to establish procedures and plan? Airport Access Plans Active Shooter Response plans Flooding Emergency Plans Fire Response plans

Answer 53

Active Shooter Response plans

Question 54

In what year did the Federal government required that all checked baggage be screened prior to the flight operation? 1973 2002 1985 1996

Answer 54

2002

Question 55

In the process of issuing ID badges, the airport will collect and process the fingerprints of the applicants of the individuals in the presence of the _____________ Airport Security Task Force Liaison Federal Security Director Authorized Signatory Trusted Agent

Answer 55

Trusted Agent

Question 56

Which of the following personnel may be excused from undergoing both Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA)? You Answered Foreign Air Carrier Personnel Airport Personnel Aircraft Operator FBO Personnel

Answer 56

FBO Personnel

Question 57

XYZ regional airport has experienced a security breach in one of its airfield fences; a group of four armed militia were trying to gain access into the cargo facility before the security officers were able to apprehend them. In this type of situation, airport operators are required to switch to what type of security plan? Contingency Security Plan Complete Security Program Supplemental Security Plan Incident Security Plan

Answer 57

Incident Security Plan

Question 58

Title 49 Part 1500

Answer 58

Civil Aviation sec

Question 59

Title 49 Part 1542

Answer 59

Airport Security

Question 60

Title 49 Part 1548

Answer 60

Indirect Aircraft C

Question 61

As part of the lease agreement, Delta Airlines has made an arrangement with the Wayne County Airport Authority to provide additional security personnel in the McNamara Terminal (where Delta conducts its flight operations). This arrangement is also known as ____________ Exclusive Area Agreement Airport Tenant Security Programs Airport Access Control Agreement Coincidence Security Agreement

Answer 61

Exclusive Area Agreement

Question 62

Which of the following groups is not a typical stakeholders to be mentioned in the AEP with some expected responsibilities? Local Hospitals Air Traffic Control Aircraft Operators Airport Passengers

Answer 62

Airport Passengers

Question 63

Passenger aircraft operators are not allowed to sit on the ramp for more than _________ hours for domestic flights, or _________ hours for international flights unless one of the following conditions below exist: The pilot-in-command determines that to deplane passengers would pose an unacceptable safety or security-related risk (e.g. weather, a directive from an appropriate government agency), Air traffic control advises the pilot-in-command that returning to the gate or another disembarkation point elsewhere in order to deplane passengers would significantly disrupt airport operations 3 & 5 3 & 4 2 & 3 4 & 5

Answer 63

3&4

Question 64

While developing an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), we can include some the four separate but related actions that are adopted from the Comprehensive Emergency Management (CEM). Which among these is not one of those actions? Response Logistics Mitigation Preparedness

Answer 64

Logistics

Question 65

Which of the following listed items is not one of the main functions of the Incident Command System (ICS)? Mitigation Planning Operations Logistics

Answer 65

Mitigation

Question 66

Which of the following is not one of the main three phases of an airport emergency? Recovery Investigation Communication Response

Answer 66

Communication

Question 67

A typical Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) consists of four basic sections (more or less). Which of the following is not one of those primary sections included in the AEP? Hazard-Specific Section Finance and Administration Section Basic Plan Section Functional Annexes Section

Answer 67

Finance and Administration Section

Question 68

_________ is an example of an irregular operation; it occurs when passengers and their respective aircraft get stuck at the airport for an extended period of time, like a day or more After-Hours IROP Extended Stay IROP Capacity IROP Surge IROP

Answer 68

Extended Stay IROP

Question 69

All individuals who have a role in the airport emergency response plans, are required to undergo the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training in the following courses except for _______ unless these personnel have high ranks and there is a need for it ICS 100 - Basic Awareness ICS 200 - Crew Supervision/Initial Management ICS 400 - Area Command Functions ICS 700 - Responders

Answer 69

ICS 400 - Area Command Functions

Question 70

_______________ is a framework which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) comprehensive approach to emergency management Multiagency Coordination System Joint Public Information System Incident Command System national Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer 70

national Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 71

During the _________ phase of the emergency, the team focuses on dispatching and arriving at the scene, initial fire suppression, and dealing with any hazardous materials Investigation Response Recovery Communication

Answer 71

Response

Question 72

At a minor incident site, the Incident Commander (IC) must handle three additional responsibilities. Which of the following is not one of them? Dissemination of information to news media Recovering airport operations Scene Safety Acting as a liaison with outside agencies

Answer 72

Recovering airport operations

Question 73

When it comes to the airport responding to an emergency happening at an entity located adjacent to the airport, which of the listed things is not a qualification for the airport to be involved in such emergency? If the airport has responsibilities under local/regional emergency plans and by mutual aid agreements If the entity is within the authority and responsibility of the airport to respond If the entity is not capable of handling emergency situations If the emergency on the entity may present a threat to the airport because of the proximity of the emergency to the airport

Answer 73

If the entity is not capable of handling emergency situations

Question 74

Which of the following does not have to be met to open the airport after an emergency? The aircraft operating area is secure You Answered There is adequate and available ARFF protection for aircraft operations All Aircraft wreckage has been removed from the airfield The public safety is assured

Answer 74

All Aircraft wreckage has been removed from the airfield

Question 75

Which of the following is not one the main three categories of emergencies classified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)? Aircraft Emergency Full Emergency Local Standby Incident Emergency

Answer 75

Incident Emergency

Question 76

Which of the following is not one of the ways in which the airports operators have utilized to minimize congestions and costs at terminals? Promoting Terminal Concessions Ticketless travel Curbside check-in Self-ticketing

Answer 76

Promoting Terminal Concessions

Question 77

The requirements for small, unmanned aircraft systems in the US National Airspace System are documented the following regulation: Title 14 CFR Part 91 Title 14 FAR Part 101 Title 14 FAR Part 141 Title 14 FAR Part 107

Answer 77

Title 14 FAR Part 107

Question 78

Which of the following airspaces is one allowed to operate a UAV without air traffic control? Class G Class E Class B Class D

Answer 78

Class G

Question 79

Which of these represent a class of aircraft system operations that are typically managed by the US government or another business authorized to operate on behalf of the government Civil Model Aircraft Public Remote Piloted

Answer 79

Public

Question 80

Which of the following does not belong to the three classes of unmanned aircraft system operations? Model Aircraft Civil Public Remote Piloted

Answer 80

Remote Piloted

Question 81

Part ____________ allows operations of drones of less than _________ pounds without a COA, provided the operator has a Remote Pilot Airmen Certificate, which requires the passage of an aeronautical knowledge test in addition to the following: The drone is operated using line-of-sight (LOS) or first-person view with an LOS observer; Fly during daylight or in twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset), with appropriate anti-collision lighting; The weather must be a visibility of three miles or greater from the control station; The maximum allowable height is 400 feet above ground level; The maximum speed is 100 mph 91_______ 55 107_______55 101 ________55 141 _________ 55

Answer 81

107___55

Question 82

Although there are no direct regulations instructing the airport operators on how to manage the terminal and landside areas, these two areas may still be subject to which of the Federal agencies' regulations? Transportation Security Administration Air Traffic Division - FAA Customs and Border Protection Bureau of Transportation and Statistics

Answer 82

Transportation Security Administration

Question 83

__________________ is one of the essential customer touch points where airport operators can influence the passengers. This concepts is associated with layout and design of the airport itself including restrooms organization Procedural Human Subliminal Physical

Answer 83

Physical

Question 84

__________________ is one of the essential customer touch points where airport operators can influence the passengers. This concepts refers to processes which the passengers encounter during their airport experiences - screening, ticketing, others, etc. Procedural Subliminal Human Physical

Answer 84

Procedural

Question 85

Pick the correct set of terminologies for the following statement: The term __________ describes the actual vehicle that flies, whereas the term ___________ describes all the components that are required to operate the ___________, such as a ground control station, payload, a datalink, and the vehicle itself UAS_______UAV__________RPV UAV________UAS_________UAV UAS________UAV_________UAS UAV________RPV_________UAS

Answer 85

UAV________UAS_________UAV

Question 86

Which of the following is not one of the information that should be included in the Part 161 analysis of an airport? Non-restrictions considered by the airport Cost-benefit analysis Proposed Compatibility Measures Proposed Restrictions

Answer 86

Proposed Compatibility Measures

Question 87

Which of these regulations require the airlines to retire, replace, or retrofit the older jets that did not meet the federal noise level standards? Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act (ASNA) Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36

Answer 87

Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP)

Question 88

Although Part 150 is an optional operational plan, airport operators are strongly encouraged to implement it if certain conditions exist at the airport. Which of these following conditions is not of those? Increase Airport Operational costs A threat from urban development pressure to increase incompatible land use near the airport The introduction of major changes in airport facilities or operations likely to shift or increase noise patterns The receipt of serious noise complaints

Answer 88

Increase Airport Operational costs

Question 89

When it comes to airport noise issues, some airport operators tend to say, “the airport was here first”. This argument doesn’t normally work because of the following reasons except for which one? It goes against the principles of operating an airport as outlined in the Airport Compliance Manual, which encourages Airport operators to be good neighbors Flight operations may have changed significantly since the individual purchased their residence at that location It is not always true and usually only serves to further incense the individual The airport operator can purchase the land surrounding the airport

Answer 89

The airport operator can purchase the land surrounding the airport

Question 90

The Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 introduced the Part ______ regulation, while the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 created the Part _______ regulation 150______161 161_______150 36_______150 36_______161

Answer 90

150______161

Question 91

Which of these were the first regulations to be established in the 1960s to specifically address aircraft design concepts related noise issues at airports? Choose all that apply The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36 Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act (ASNA)

Answer 91

Federal Aviation Regulations Part 36 Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP)

Question 92

Phase 1

Answer 92

Generate the Noi

Question 93

Phase 2

Answer 93

Draft and noise

Question 94

Phase 3

Answer 94

Allow for Review

Question 95

phase 4

Answer 95

Implement the op

Question 96

According to Part 36 regulations, stage _______ aircraft are those that meet the original noise limits set in 1969 3 1 4 2

Answer 96

2

Question 97

The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) created the Part ___________ regulation (Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions) which placed a limit on how many Stage _________ aircraft (i.e. these are aircraft with over _________ pounds MTOW) were allowed to operate in the US 150_________1_________75000 150_________ 2______75,000 161________2_______75,000 161________1__________75,000

Answer 97

161________2_______75,000

Question 98

The compatibility measures developed under Part 150 must meet the five objective highlighted by the FAA. Which of the following is not one of those objectives? Not create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce Not derogate safety or adversely affect the safe and efficient use of airspace Consolidate all the necessary powers to the FAA to ensure smooth aviation operations Not unjustly discriminate against an airport user

Answer 98

Consolidate all the necessary powers to the FAA to ensure smooth aviation operations