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Aero Jet International is proud to be involved in many industry
associations which ensures the participation of the air ambulance
Recent articles of importance to our clients and business partners may be found here:
FAA outlaws sharing of charter licenses
Article summary: Over the years, many air ambulance companies and 135 operators found a loophole in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Rather than employing their own Director of Operations, Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance, all required by the FAA, these companies were "renting" a 135 certificate. Though many air ambulance companies save money operating in this manner, they are operating illegally and with much risk to their Clients.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has become aware of the number of companies operating illegally and are beginning to take action to shut down these umbrella companies and all those operating under their 135 certificate. The basis for this action is that the 135 operators do not have "operational control" over these renegade air ambulance companies. One such article highlighting this problem can be found
here
After Teterboro Crash, FAA Increases Scrutiny of Aircraft Charter Arrangements
Article summary: A second article highlighting how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has become aware of the number of companies operating their 135 certificates illegally by "renting" out this license to smaller, non-compliant aviation companies doing business as air ambulance or air charter providers. This article can be found
here
Hearts in the Air: The Role of Air Medical Transport
Article summary: The history of air medical transport and its benefit today is the focus of this article. An expansion on cardiac patients who seek better care completes this article. This article can be found
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