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United States government role in civil aviation
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The Air Commerce Act of 1926 created an Aeronautic Branch of the United States Department of Commerce. Its functions included testing and licensing of pilots, certification of aircraft and investigation of accidents.
Logo on side of a test aircraft
Logo on side of a test aircraft
Seal and flag of the defunct Civil Aeronautics Board on display in the National Air and Space Museum
Seal and flag of the defunct Civil Aeronautics Board on display in the National Air and Space Museum
Civil Aeronautics Board
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The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) was an agency of the federal government of the United States, formed in 1938 and abolished in 1985, that regulated aviation services and conducted air accident investigations. The agency was headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The Herbert C. Hoover Building, where the CAB was once headquartered
The Herbert C. Hoover Building, where the CAB was once headquartered
Charles S. Murphy (Right), Chair of the Board and Bobbie R. Allen, Director of the Bureau of Safety, circa 1966
Charles S. Murphy (Right), Chair of the Board and Bobbie R. Allen, Director of the Bureau of Safety, circa 1966
The Universal South Building at 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW. once housed the CAB headquarters.
The Universal South Building at 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW. once housed the CAB headquarters.