FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

09/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2026 08:19

They Stood In The Breach

Twenty-five years ago, the FAA took unprecedented action to land every commercial and private aircraft during the tragic events we collectively remember as 9/11.

Join us as we take you moment-by-moment through the critical actions FAA employees took in response to this national crisis, and how the agency has subsequently enhanced aviation safety and security.

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