Works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration related to the issuance of U.S. Air Carrier Operating Certificates and airline safety oversight; and
Division analysts work closely with the Department's Office of Consumer Affairs and the Federal Aviation Administration, which is responsible for the safetyoversight and licensing of U.S. airlines.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday blamed faulty design, improper maintenance and inadequate government oversight for the explosive failure of a cargo door that killed nine passengers aboard a United Airlines Boeing 747.