The Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938

The Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 was responsible for creating the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Civil Aeronautics Administration. The Civil Aeronautics Board was responsible for issuing and overseeing aircraft and pilot certification and suspension.

In addition, this Act issued air carrier route certificates and regulated airline fares. It was also responsible for investigating aircraft accidents. The Civil Aeronautics Administration was responsible for aviation regulations, airways, navigational facilities, control towers and responsible for compliance of aviation regulations.