The FAA has taken emergency action against Paradigm Air Operators, of Dallas, Texas, revoking the company’s operating certificate. The agency alleges that Paradigm conducted illegal charter flights using pilots who were not qualified for Part 135 operations, and lacking appropriate management and safety personnel.
FAA Revokes Ops Certificate for Paradigm Air
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA revoked Paradigm Air Operators' certificate due to allegations of conducting illegal charter flights, using unqualified pilots, and lacking appropriate management and safety personnel.
- Paradigm, authorized for non-common/private carriage, allegedly conducted at least 34 unauthorized "common carriage" charter flights between 2013 and 2018.
- These illegal flights, involving major sports teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Maple Leafs, were disguised as demo flights despite Paradigm receiving significant compensation and paying commissions.
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