FAA SUSPENDS AERO MICRONESIA’S OPERATING AUTHORITY
March 29, 2023
On February 7, 2023, the FAA announced that it has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to suspend the operating authority of Aero Micronesia Inc. d/b/a Asia Pacific (“Aero Micronesia”) for alleged non-compliance with FAA regulations. FAA alleged that Aero Micronesia had failed to prove that its pilots were properly trained after FAA requested that the company provide documents showing that two individuals who provide proficiency checks for its pilots were properly trained and qualified. FAA argued that because the two individuals could not be proven to be trained and qualified, any flight check they conducted could be considered invalid, meaning none of Aero Micronesia’s pilots could be considered qualified to fly. FAA also noted that in December 2022 it notified Aero Micronesia that it appeared to be noncompliant with the regulations and should therefore cease all operations until the issue was resolved, but that Aero Micronesia continued to operate despite the FAA’s warning. Under the terms of the Emergency Order, Aero Micronesia must surrender its air carrier certificate to FAA and cease operations until complete records can be provided. The Emergency Order also notes that the penalty for failure to surrender the certificate could be a fine of up to $16,108 per day.
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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