Pilot Empowerment: Shared Flights and New Rules for Small Aircraft.
This act introduces new definitions for air carriers and personal operators, aiming to simplify flight cost-sharing and reduce bureaucracy for small aircraft pilots. Private pilots will find it easier to offer flights for compensation without meeting stringent commercial requirements, potentially impacting the accessibility and cost of small-scale air travel.
Key points
Allows private pilots to share flight expenses with passengers and advertise such flights without being classified as a common carrier.
Establishes a new category of "personal operator" for flights in small aircraft (up to 8 seats), exempting them from many strict commercial carrier regulations.
Reduces regulatory burdens for pilots offering compensated flights in small aircraft, potentially lowering costs and increasing flexibility for such services.
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