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AAAE CM, Module 1
How did the railroads start commercial aviation? CORRECT ANSWER -
The railroad i dustry accused the government of creating a monopoly on carrying mail (by air) and
convinced Congressman Clyde Kelly to sponsor the Air Mail Act of 1925. Authorizing the US govt. to
contract airmail routes to private companies.
What was the significance of the Air Commerce Act? CORRECT ANSWER -
It was the birth of commercial aviation. It created the new Aeronautics Branch known as the Civil
Aeronautics Administration. (Which was a precursor to the FAA)
Explain the function of the Civil Aeronautics Board.
The CAB was charged with making the safety rules, conducting aircraft accident investigations and the
economic regulation of the airlines.
How did deregulation affect the airline industry? CORRECT ANSWER -
Airlines were free to move towards more profitable markets and routes and created a more hub and
spoke like model which they took from the deregulation of Cargo model.
What act created the FAA? CORRECT ANSWER -
The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the FAA. Characterized by the Jet Age. Renamed in 1966.
,What event resulted in the creation of the TSA? CORRECT ANSWER -
9/11
What is the significance of the Airport and Airways Development Act of 1970? CORRECT ANSWER
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Creates the Airport Development Aid Program and the Planning Grant Program and expands the list of
eligible projects. Also created Part 139 Certification of Airports. (Which are commercial service airports.)
What's the growth stages of the the Airport Improvement Program? CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Started in 1946 with the Federal Aid to Airports Program (FAAP) provides 50% funding and establishes
the National Airport Plan (which becomes NPIAS)
2. Then the Airport and Airways Development Act of 1970: Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP)
and the Planning Grant Program (PGP) expanded the list of projects. Also created the Aviation Trust
Fund (collected through passenger seat tax, cargo waybill tax, fuel tax, aircraft registration fee etc)
3. Airport and Airways Improvement Act of 1982 creates the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and
the NPIAS.
What are the challenges facing our industry in the future? CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
2. commercial Space transportation industry
3. Cyber security and the integration of NextGen and UAV Ops
Who are the 'big dog' tenants at a commercial service airport? CORRECT ANSWER -
Who are the 'big dog' tenants at a General Aviation airport? CORRECT ANSWER -
FBOs and SASOs
What is an FBO? CORRECT ANSWER -
Fixed Base Operator that provides fuel and other services to private aircraft.
What are SASOs? CORRECT ANSWER -
Specialized Aviation Service Operator providing services like flight schools, charter operations, aircraft
maintenance, etc.
Approximately how many airports are there in the US? CORRECT ANSWER -
19,360
How many commercial service airports are in the US? CORRECT ANSWER -
540
How many GA airports are there in the US? CORRECT ANSWER -
2,553
, What's the significance of 2,500 enplanements? CORRECT ANSWER -
Number of enplanements needed to classify and airport as a Commercial Service Airport.
What's the significance of 10,000 enplanements? CORRECT ANSWER -
Number of enplanements needed to classify an airport as Primary Commercial Service.
What's the significance of the number 3,345? CORRECT ANSWER -
The number of airports in the US that are public-use, essential to the US and eligible for Federal funding
or AIP funds.
What is the purpose of a GA reliever airport? CORRECT ANSWER -
Airports designated to relieve commercial airports from GA traffic. Must have 100 or more based
aircraft or 25,000 or more annual itinerant ops.
What are the five types of airports in the US? CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Commercial Service
2. General Aviation (and Reliever)
3. Cargo
4. Military
5. Private (not regulated)
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