NATA, along with its Air Charter Committee, launched an initiative to combat illegal charter, addressing a growing concern among members and industry. This initiative reinforces the association's ongoing efforts in opposing a serious threat to air charter and the public that is often difficult to identify due to the use of deceptive and convoluted agreements. NATA's initiative to combat illegal charter is overseen by a sub-committee of its Air Charter Committee called the NATA Illegal Charter Task Force.

What can you do to avoid illegal charter?

If you believe you are chartering, verify the operator's legitimacy. Ask for copies of the air carrier certificate and for validation that your selected aircraft is authorized for charter use. If an operator is resistant to providing verification, you would be wise to consider another charter operator.

When leasing an aircraft, recognize that you are assuming responsibility for all aspects of the flight. If the lessor is retaining responsibility, it may be an illegal charter.

For more information, please contact info@avoidillegalcharter.com.

Articles and Webinars

Reducing the Prevalence of Illegal Charter Activity

"The Basics of Flying Privately" BJT Webinar March 2021

"Is Your Charter Deal Too Good To Be True?" (James Wynbrandt, Business Jet Traveler, NOVEMBER 2018) 

Justice Department Involvement in FAA's Illegal Charter Case Spotlights Consequences for Aircraft Owners 

Stay Out of the Illegal Charter Trap

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