AAAE CM FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 100 QUESTIONS AND

AAAE CM FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 100
QUESTIONS AND (
ANSWERS)
How did the railroads start commercial aviation? - ANSWER- The rail industry
helped kick start commercial aviation with the Kelly Act/Air Mail Act. They
accused the govt. of creating a monopoly for carrying mail by air.
Who is the ultimate customer of the airport? - ANSWER- The Pilot.
What are a few facts about airports? - ANSWER- Airports are heavily regulated by
the FAA.
Airports are essential to functioning of the planet.
They Airport System must operate symbiotically.
No two airports are the same.
An airport can be many things, but only an airport can be an airport.
Describe the Air Commerce Act of 1926? - ANSWER- Air Commerce Act created
the Aeronautics Branch (CAA) which is the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
This fell under the Dept. of Commerce.
Est. Air traffic control, pilots license, airways, - aviation is a commerce function.
Foundation of aviation.
What did the Works Progress Administration do? - ANSWER- Provided federal
funding to develop or expand 852 airports. Responsible for providing govt.
subsidies (first form of AIP funding).