Regulations and Government
EU security rules include air charter
New European Union (EU) requirements have been introduced requiring most aircraft weighing more than 22,045 pounds or having more than 19 passenger seats t

New European Union (EU) requirements have been introduced requiring most aircraft weighing more than 22,045 pounds or having more than 19 passenger seats to be subject to existing airline security standards. Only corporate or private aircraft that are not operating for hire are exempt from the rules, as are internal company training flights.

Unless further exemptions are subsequently granted, the rules cover all executive charter flights, even so-called “closed charters,” where the passengers are traveling collectively and are known to each other and to the operator. The rules apply to both domestic and international flights.