FAA Seeks to Toughen Safety Rules on Public Charter Carriers Like JSX
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The move could be a blow to carriers like JSX, whose appeal is in part offering customers a private jet-like experience.
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking to implement more stringent safety requirements on public charter airlines such as JSX.
The federal agency said some public charter flights operate like commercial airlines, but are not subject to the same safety regulations, which is often not made clear to customers. If the changes are approved, both would operate under the same rules.
“Part of the safety mission of the FAA is identifying risk early on, and that’s exactly what we’re doing on public charters as usage expands,”
