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The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: *Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation *Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards *Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology *Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates *Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices *Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft *Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics *Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation |