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 the company conducted various flights in violation of federal aviation regulations, including using unqualified pilots and unlisted aircraft for passenger flights.
- TapJets is "vigorously defending" itself, claiming the disputed flights were non-paying "initial development" trips with friends and family, which should be classified under private operations (FAR Part 91.501) rather than commercial charter (Part 135) as alleged by the FAA.
- The company questions the FAA's timing and relevance of the year-old allegations, stating they concern a past operating model that no longer exists and do not impact any current or future customer flights.
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