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Federal Aviation Adminstration
http://www.faa.gov/
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the element of the U.S. government with primary responsibility for the safety of civil aviation. Its Web site provides information on airports, air traffic services, civil aviation security, and future projects of the Administration.
Fly Smart
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/travel/flysmart/flysmart.htm
Fly Smart, an air traveler's guide, offers tips to make a "safe flight even safer."
Boeing
http://www.boeing.com/
Boeing's Web site offers information on the company's history, its current products, and its designs for the future.
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Aviation
http://www.db.erau.edu/www_virtual_lib/aviation.html
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's resource page divides its many links into categories such as Commercial Aviation, Museum, Videos, Weather, and even Skydiving.
Aviation History On-Line Museum
http://www.aviation-history.com/
This site offers a collection of images and text about some of the world's most historic aircraft. Its content includes the early years of aviation, construction technology, aircraft engines, and the theory of flight.
National Air & Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air- and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight. Its Web site offers information about the museum as well as online exhibits.
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