US FAA Allows Hiding Bizjet Ownership, Considers New Part 380 Rules
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced new data privacy regulations allowing private aircraft owners to request the removal of their details from publicly available registers. This change, part of the 2024 Reauthorization Act, gives aircraft owners the option to keep their ownership information private. Each request will be published in the Federal Register for public comment, allowing the FAA to assess whether the removal would impact important functions like maintenance, safety checks, and regulatory compliance.
The FAA is also considering making ownership information withholding the default option in the future, with a new system allowing owners and operators to download the relevant data.
In parallel, Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced a proposal to strengthen safety rules for Part 380 public charter flights. The bipartisan initiative aims to apply the same safety standards to FAA Part 135-certified operators of Part 380 public charters as those required for Part 121 scheduled carriers. While safety regulations for Part 380 operators were tightened during the Biden administration, they are still less stringent than those for Part 121 carriers.
Additionally, the US Department of Transportation had indicated plans to introduce a new operating authority for Part 135 operators flying scheduled public charters under Part 380, although progress has stalled following the presidential transition. Part 380 public charter authority allows charterers to sell tickets directly to the public and contract operators for these flights, creating a grey area between charter and scheduled services.
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