Charter & Fractional
New rules challenging for charter operators
In part because of a high-profile charter crash at Teterboro Airport (TEB) early in 2005 and several other accidents involving responsibility for operation

In part because of a high-profile charter crash at Teterboro Airport (TEB) early in 2005 and several other accidents involving responsibility for operational control, the FAA late last year released its long-awaited Operations Specification (OpSpec) A008 and related guidance regarding operational control in Part 135 charter operations.
The new A008 for Part 135 air charter operators also affects many aircraft owners who have placed their aircraft on a Part 135 charter certificate, as well as the charter operators themselves.

NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) advocated on the industry’s behalf and co-hosted with the FAA 10 one-day briefing sessions for FAA inspectors to hear the voice of the industry on the initiative.