Which of the following is the correct expansion of FAA?

• A. Federal Aviation Authority
• B. Federal Aeronautics Administration
• C. Federal Aviation Administration
• D. Federal Aviation Agency

Answer: (C)

FAA stands for Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. government agency charged with civil aviation safety and regulation. The name uses Administration, not Authority, Aeronautics, or Agency, because it designates the official government body that creates and enforces aviation rules, certifies aircraft and personnel, and oversees air traffic safety on a national level. Federal Aviation Administration is the correct expansion since it reflects the agency’s nationwide scope and its role as the governing administration for aviation activities. The other options misrepresent either the word used (Authority, Aeronautics, or Agency) or the specific designation of the entity, which is focused on administration rather than simply an authority or a different organizational term.