Civil Aeronautics Board

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) was a U.S. government agency established in 1938 to regulate airlines and ensure safe and fair practices in the aviation industry. It oversaw airline routes, fares, and safety standards, helping to promote competition while protecting consumers. The CAB played a key role in the development of the commercial airline industry until it was disbanded in 1985, when the airline industry was largely deregulated. Today, its functions are mostly handled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).