A–E
AOC — Air Operator Certificate; authorisation for a company to conduct commercial air transport.
Direct air carrier — the entity that operates the aircraft and holds operational control.
Empty leg — a repositioning flight offered at a reduced price, subject to change or cancellation.
F–O
Operational control — authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.
Operator — see 'direct air carrier'.
P–Z
Part 295 — US regulations for air charter brokers (14 CFR Part 295).
Wet lease — an arrangement where one operator provides aircraft and crew to another.
Key takeaways
- • Use consistent terminology in client-facing materials.
- • Terminology differs by jurisdiction; check local usage.
Regulatory requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction. Members should confirm local requirements with qualified counsel.
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