Sun, Aug 02, 2009
Hotline Is Available To Contact FAA
In response to
Tuesday's NTSB hearing on an accident involving an aircraft that
was being operated for-hire without proper certification, the
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) reminds the public
and industry of several resources available to help combat illegal
charter activity.
During the investigation of the 2008 accident, it was discovered
that the flight was sold to the passengers as a commercial
operation, but the aircraft and crew were not legally authorized to
conduct commercial flights.
NATA has created two free consumer publications, "Chartering and
Aircraft, A Consumer Guide" and "Risk of Illegal Charter," to aid
consumers in both choosing a legitimate on-demand air charter
operator and avoiding illegal operators.
Both publications are suitable for printing and are available for
download online.
NATA also reminds air charter operators of the Illegal Charter
Hotline. Certificated operators may call and make reports regarding
illegal activity that will be forwarded to Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Headquarters staff for review and
investigation.
Any employee or agent
of a Part 135 on-demand certificate holder can call a toll-free
number, 888-759-3581 or 888-SKY-FLT1, to file a report of suspected
illegal commercial flights, where an aircraft operator without an
FAA Part 135 certificate is accepting compensation for
transportation, in violation of both FAA and Department of
Transportation regulations.
The number is available 24 hours a day and operators may leave a
message to receive a call back if the Hotline agent is unavailable.
Operators are encouraged to compile as much factual data as
possible regarding the suspected illegal activity. The more detail
and facts or evidence that are supplied, the better the chances are
that the FAA can conduct a meaningful review and investigation.
Since beginning operation just one year ago, the hotline has
been quite successful. Those filing reports have in some cases
noticed a quick response from the FAA. Follow-up contact with
several operators who have filed reports indicates formal
investigations have occurred or are occurring as a result of
hotline reports.
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