Tag: FAA illegal charter fine

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FAA proposes $260,868 fine against ExcelAire, for illegal charters

ExcelAire operated charter flights illegally after surrendering its air carrier certificate to the FAA in June 2025 the FAA alleges.

September 23, 2026

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FAA proposes $104,000 fine against Private Jets, Inc.

Bethany, Oklahoma, Part 135 operator Private Jets, Inc., is responding to FAA allegations that it violated pilot qualification regulations.

June 10, 2026

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Friends who let you 'use' their private jets may not be good friends

Before you think you are getting a good deal from your friend with a private jet, it makes sense to understand what you may not understand.

March 18, 2026

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FAA revokes Starflite Aviation of Houston air operator certificate

The FAA alleges StarFlite Aviation made 'numerous false entries' showing check rides and competency checks that never occurred.

February 27, 2026

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FAA to 'deactivate' public Part 135 list until 'current and accurate'

The FAA issued the fourth February version of its monthly list of certificated Part 135 charter operators and aircraft. It still has mistakes.

February 24, 2026

Tips & Tricks

FAA Part 135 private jet charter list contains many mistakes

Despite warning the dangers of illegal private charters, the FAA failed to publish accurate lists of certificated operators and airplanes.

February 21, 2026

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Cheap illegal charter, jet sharing have safety, liability risks for flyers

Illegal private jet charter, shared private jet flights put flyers at risk, but experts say an FAA crackdown is unlikely until it's too late.

November 24, 2025

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Private Aviation Safety Alliance to shed light on operator safety

Consumers will be able to easily research private jet safety via the new Private Aviation Safety Alliance website FlyingPrivate.org.

March 10, 2025

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Air Charter Association marks Sala death highlighting illegal charter

Fly Legal day is on the anniversary of soccer star Emiliano Sala's death when his illegal charter flight crashed into the English Channel.

January 22, 2025

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North Carolina defendants pay $700,000 to settle illegal charter allegations

Campbell Oil Company, Executive Aircraft Services, Inc., and others agree to pay a civil penalty to resolve illegal charter case.

March 22, 2024

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