FINES UPDATE
October 23, 2014
The below additional fines have recently been issued by DOT and FAA:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. – $425,000
The FAA has proposed a $425,000 fine against Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for allegedly failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) related to training aircraft mechanics. A series of inspections by FAA investigators revealed that certain company mechanics did not complete required training within the company’s re-established time limits. Additionally, the FAA inspectors noted discrepancies with the company’s employee training records. The FAA alleges that the violations compromised safety since mechanics maintained aircraft without receiving required recurrent training. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has 30 days to respond to the agency.
WestJet – $50,000
On September 5, 2014 DOT fined Westjet $50,000 for allegedly violating 49 U.S.C. § 41301 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. An investigation by the Department’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings found that China Eastern had engaged in unauthorized foreign air transportation by virtue of its marketing and sale of unauthorized codeshare flights operated by another foreign air carrier that did not hold proper authority from the Department.
China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. – $40,000
DOT on September 5, 2014 fined China Eastern Airlines $40,000 for allegedly violating 49 U.S.C. § 41301 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712. An investigation by the Department’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings found that China Eastern had engaged in unauthorized foreign air transportation by virtue of its marketing and sale of unauthorized codeshare flights operated by another foreign air carrier that did not hold proper authority from the Department.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).