Module 1 Flashcards
How did the Air Mail Act of 1925 come to be?
Railroad industry accused the government of creating a monopoly on carrying mail.
What is the Air Mail Act of 1925 commonly referred to as?
The Kelly Act
What is the Kelly Act also known as?
The Air Mail Act of 1925
What did the Kelly Act do?
- Privatized airmail operations.
2. Only those who use aviation would pay for it - aviation should pay for itself
Describe a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)
Early fixed base operators provided fuel for the plane and rest for pilots/passengers. Rooted in 1930’s. Basic hangers and amenities. Needed because planes couldn’t fly far.
Early fixed base operators provided fuel for the plane and rest for pilots/passengers. Rooted in 1930’s. Basic hangers and amenities. Needed because planes couldn’t fly far.
Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)
Extension to a terminal is called
Concourses or Piers
Year of first airline
1914
What legislation allowed commercial airlines to become widespread?
Air Mail Act of 1925
What legislation kicked off consolidation in the air industry?
Air Mail Act of 1925
This legislation was the cornerstone of the federal government’s regulation of civil aviation.
Air Commerce Act of 1926
What did the Air Commerce Act of 1926 do?
Created a aeronautics branch, which would later become the FAA
What branch of government oversaw the Aeronautics Branch?
Department of Commerce
What was the Aeronautics Branch responsible for?
Fostering commerce, issuing air traffic rules, licensing pilots, certifying aircraft, establishing airways, and operating/maintaining nav aids.
When was AAAE trade organization established?
1928