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In coordination with the FAA, NATA is transitioning away from taking illegal charter reports and is instead directing all reporting go through the FAA’s reporting hotline. In the past, ACSF has directed illegal charter reporting to NATA via this webpage https://www.acsf.aero/illegal-charter-reporting-hotline/.
“Persons illegally conducting commercial flights adversely affect the safety of the air charter industry,” said ACSF President Bryan Burns. “NATA started the illegal charter hotline before the Air Charter Safety Foundation was formed. Now that the ACSF is well-established, it’s more appropriate for us to administer the hotline and track its activity.”
Any employee or agent of a Part 135 on-demand certificate holder can call the toll-free hotline, 888-759-3581 or 888-SKY-FLT1, to file a report of suspected illegal commercial flights, where an aircraft operator without a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 certificate is accepting compensation for transportation, in violation of both FAA and Department of Transportation regulations.
Reports can be filed anonymously, if desired, and all reporters will be provided with a case code for follow-up. The FAA will be provided with details to initiate an investigation.
Educational materials and guidance are provided on the following website: https://avoidillegalcharter.com/. Please feel free to share that website.
ACSF will regularly contact the FAA to ensure that cases are being followed up for appropriate action.
Illegal Charter Reporting Hotline: 888-SKY-FLT1 (888-759-3581)
Other Resources:
View the article Fifteen Shades of Grey Aircraft Charter to learn how to protect yourself by avoiding illegal aircraft charter.
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It’s important to verify the legitimacy of the charter operator before you book your flight. View the current list of all FAA-certificated air charter operators.
The FAA has taken a number of actions to ensure FAA aviation inspectors are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to investigate illegal charter operations. The agency formed a Special Emphasis Investigations Team to investigate complex cases; partners with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Air Charter Safety Foundation to help identify possible illegal operations; and continues to collaborate with industry trade associations to educate pilots and operators to ensure they understand all of the rules that apply to charter operations.
Air Charter Safety Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
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