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Air operator's certificate
An air operator's certificate (AOC) is the approval granted by a civil aviation authority (CAA) to an aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial air transport purposes. This requires the operator to have personnel, assets and systems in place to ensure the safety of its employees and of the flying public. The certificate lists the approved aircraft types, each registration number approved to fly, the approved flying purpose, and in what area the holder may operate (such as specific airports or geographic region).
AOCs can be granted for one or more of the following activities:
Low capacity operations is when operating aircraft with under 38 passenger seats, high capacity is greater than 38 seats.
The requirements for obtaining an AOC vary from country to country, but are generally defined as:
An AOC is referred to as an Air Carrier Operating Certificate in the United States and as an Air Operator Certification in New Zealand.
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand's Part 119 establishes Air Operator Certification rules for Air Transport Operations (ATO) and Commercial Transport Operations (CTO). They provide two levels of certification: (a) AOC for air operations in all sizes of aircraft; (b) general aviation AOC for air operations in helicopters and aircraft with nine or less passenger seats.
In the United States, two certifications are required to operate an airline. Economic certification is obtained from the Department of Transportation, whereas operational/safety certification is obtained from the FAA. Both are required to operate an airline.
According to the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to maintain an airline air carrier's operating certificate in the category of fitness. An air carrier must maintain the following three standards: adequate financing, competent management, a willingness to comply with applicable laws and regulations. At least 75 percent of airlines controlling voting equity must be held by US citizens.
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Air operator's certificate
An air operator's certificate (AOC) is the approval granted by a civil aviation authority (CAA) to an aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial air transport purposes. This requires the operator to have personnel, assets and systems in place to ensure the safety of its employees and of the flying public. The certificate lists the approved aircraft types, each registration number approved to fly, the approved flying purpose, and in what area the holder may operate (such as specific airports or geographic region).
AOCs can be granted for one or more of the following activities:
Low capacity operations is when operating aircraft with under 38 passenger seats, high capacity is greater than 38 seats.
The requirements for obtaining an AOC vary from country to country, but are generally defined as:
An AOC is referred to as an Air Carrier Operating Certificate in the United States and as an Air Operator Certification in New Zealand.
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand's Part 119 establishes Air Operator Certification rules for Air Transport Operations (ATO) and Commercial Transport Operations (CTO). They provide two levels of certification: (a) AOC for air operations in all sizes of aircraft; (b) general aviation AOC for air operations in helicopters and aircraft with nine or less passenger seats.
In the United States, two certifications are required to operate an airline. Economic certification is obtained from the Department of Transportation, whereas operational/safety certification is obtained from the FAA. Both are required to operate an airline.
According to the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to maintain an airline air carrier's operating certificate in the category of fitness. An air carrier must maintain the following three standards: adequate financing, competent management, a willingness to comply with applicable laws and regulations. At least 75 percent of airlines controlling voting equity must be held by US citizens.