Evolution of Federal aviation safety

The Federal aviation safety laws and regulations have evolved throughout the years but not without reason. To say the least, the laws and regulations have been written in blood. It goes to say that with most all new technological improvements, man does not know their true limitations or the true consequences of their actions when dealing with that new technology until something happens. From the time of the first accredited flight performed by the Wright brothers up until 1925, there were no true regulations to help alleviate the occurrences of fatal aircraft crashes. With the implementation of such regulations like the Air Commerce Act of 1926, pilots were then required to meet a certain number of requirements in order to perform duties as a pilot. Although this was a major step, airlines were still rather reluctant to share mishap information which later contributed to the creation of new amendments and regulatory powers given to the Department of Commerce.From 1926 to 1958, regulatory powers passed hands numerous times to different agencies, all failing to make the airline industry a safer means of transportation for the American public. Many lives were lost between those 32 years but in 1958 with the passing of the Federal Aviation Act, a much needed reformation of aviation safety came to be and thus the Federal Aviation Administration was born. Many Federal Aviation Regulations were put in place to limit the occurrences of such tragedies that riddled the past years of aviation. Pilots were given strict guidelines to follow and consequences for their actions were strongly enforced. Today, the airline industry is a much safer environment and it is because of the influence and dedication of the Federal Aviation Agency.