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Warning: Avoid Risky "Grey Charter" Flights
25 Mar
Summary
- Unlicensed grey charter flights pose extreme safety risks.
- These flights lack necessary documents and safety protocols.
- Passengers must verify aircraft have an Air Operator Certificate.
Passengers are strongly advised against using unlicensed "grey charter" flights due to significant safety concerns. These flights, operated by private owners, may not possess the required documentation and often bypass the stringent safety protocols mandated for commercial aviation.
Consequently, grey charters present extreme risks and may lack adequate insurance coverage. Aviation authorities are conducting an awareness campaign, urging passengers to confirm aircraft have an Air Operator Certificate before travel. Pilots found operating these illegal flights face potential license suspension or revocation.
Operating such flights for profit constitutes illegal commercial activity. While cost-sharing for direct expenses like fuel is permitted, any profit-making is prohibited. Information on suspected grey charter flights is shared with international aviation authorities for investigation and enforcement.
