Who flies under Part 135?

A Part 135 operator provides commercial, non-scheduled aircraft operations – such as private air charter and air taxi flights. Part 135 operations have to work within a much more detailed and strict operational and legal framework than a Part 91 operator.



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Operators of business aircraft that wish to conduct operations for compensation or hire are generally certificated under Part 135 of the FARs. As a certificate holding entity, the operator must comply with a number of FAA requirements regarding areas such as flight operations, maintenance and training.

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Visibility requirements regarding weather conditions also apply under Part 135. The Visual Flight Rules for visibility for aircraft says “No person may operate an airplane under VFR in uncontrolled airspace when the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet unless flight visibility is at least 2 miles.”

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§ 135.265 Flight time limitations and rest requirements: Scheduled operations. (1) 1,200 hours in any calendar year. (2) 120 hours in any calendar month. (3) 34 hours in any 7 consecutive days.

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Exceeding Industry Training Standards This makes NetJets the first Part 135 carrier to be accepted into the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP). The FAA refers to this elite program as “the highest possible standard of individual and crew performance”.

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Earlier this year, the FAA announced that an individual with insulin-treated diabetes who meets certain standards and follows the approved protocols can apply for the medical certificate required to fly for a U.S.-based airline.

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