From another novice, yes, the MAA is responsible for the FAA and AAC. I believe that, for the front line of both services, it is generally seen as a retrograde step. The FAA safety system was run by middle rank officers with no prospect of further promotion and this gave them the independence which must be an essential component of any safety regulation. This has now been lost.
Last edited by pulse1; 2nd Nov 2012 at 08:31.