On January 26, the FAA issued an Emergency Order of Revocation against TapJets Inc., claiming that the company conducted various flights in violation of federal aviation regulations. The agency claimed that the company flew 10 flights during the period between September 28, 2016, and January 22, 2017, with unqualified pilots. Allegedly, one copilot only had a student pilot’s certificate. The agency further claimed that 14 passenger-carrying flights were conducted with aircraft that were not listed on TapJets’ air carrier certificate. As a result, the FAA immediately revoked the company’s ability to conduct charter flights.
TapJets Battles FAA over Emergency Certificate Revocation
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Revocation against TapJets Inc., alleging violations of federal aviation regulations between late 2016 and early 2017, including operating flights with unqualified pilots and unlisted aircraft.
- TapJets is "vigorously defending itself," stating the flights in question were non-paying test flights with friends and family during its initial development, classifying them under different regulations (FAR Part 91.501, not Part 135 as alleged by the FAA).
- The company expressed concern about the FAA raising these "year-after-the-fact" allegations, noting they pertain to an outdated operating model that no longer exists and does not impact its current or future private jet booking services.
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