Charter Jet Safety

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Does the government regulate private charter jets?

Charter Jet Safety

When trying to book a charter plane, the best charter companies state up front that all aircraft and operators meet FAA Part 135 Requirements. This means that the aircraft and crews meet aircraft safety standards set down by the FAA, and are considered "approved to fly." If you are considering a charter flight from a company that doesn't clearly state a demand for nothing less than FAA Part 135 compliance, take your business elsewhere. That charter company may still be in compliance with the law, but the best charter companies are mindful of the public's need for safety assurances from the industry and will provide those assurances clearly. Anything less implies carelessness with the customer's needs.

Aircraft charter companies are required to submit to FAA Part 135 requirements, but to the average charter passenger, Part 135 is a bit of a mystery. Under Part 135, Charter planes are required to submit to a certification team which will examine an aircraft's compliance with applicable FAA safety procedures, maintenance, and other issues. This is no mere formality, it's a bona fide compliance inspection. A charter plane cannot legally operate without the blessing of the certification team. An aircraft that meets Part 135 requirements has passed the FAA's test and has been given the government's stamp of approval to operate.

   

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