FAA fines Resorts World over uncertified Bimini flights

Monday, 08 Dec, 2016 0
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to impose a $218,700 civil penalty against Resorts World Bimini and affiliated Resorts World Aviation for operating air services without FAA authorization.
 
The agency alleges it flew passengers without an FAA air carrier certificate or with pilots not sufficiently trained and certified for commercial operations. 
 
It relates to nine for-hire flights between July 10 and July 19, 2015 from the Miami area to Bimini.
 
Resorts World did not hold a current FAA certificate to carry passengers for hire or authorization from the department of transportation, the FAA alleges.
 
Also, pilots had not undergone training or proficiency tests.
 
The company advertised flights despite not having FAA authorization.
 
Resorts World plans to meet with the FAA to discuss the matter, it said.


 

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