DOT ISSUES CONSENT ORDER AGAINST AERONEXUS CORPORATE LTD FOR UNLAWFUL CHARTER OPERATIONS
February 27, 2023
On December 27, 2022, DOT issued a Consent Order against Aeronexus Corporate (PTY) LTD (“Aeronexus”) for conducting alleged unauthorized foreign air transportation, ordering the carrier to pay a civil penalty of $205,000.
DOT noted that Aeronexus received economic authority to engage in charter operations between South Africa and the U.S. in 2013, but that its authority had expired on August 21, 2018. DOT also noted that upon an investigation, it found that between August 21, 2018, and July 18, 2021, Aeronexus had operated multiple charter flights for compensation between the U.S. and various foreign points outside of South Africa, which it did not have permission to conduct even when it did hold valid DOT authority. In response, Aeronexus stated that it seeks to comply with U.S. federal law and regulations, and that it did not intend to violate DOT rules as it believed that it had the required DOT authority to operate the flights. DOT disagreed with these arguments and ultimately decided to issue Aeronexus a cease and desist from future violations and the compromise civil penalty noted above.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6665).
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