LEGAL OPERATOR
Operational control must be clear
Eagle Wings Aviation is a charter broker, not a direct air carrier. The selected certificated carrier operates the flight and retains operational control.
FAA baseline
The FAA explains that on-demand air charter under 14 CFR Part 135 requires higher pilot training and certification, maintenance procedures and safety rules than private operations. Passengers should confirm that both aircraft and operator are authorized.
BEFORE ACCEPTING AN OPTION
Five points that should be identifiable
The legal name of the direct air carrier.
The carrier responsible for operational control.
The proposed aircraft and whether it is authorized for the operation.
The mission-specific crew and operating requirements.
The recovery plan if weather or maintenance disrupts the trip.
FAA RED FLAGS
Questions that protect the passenger
The FAA highlights warning signs including being coached on what to tell an inspector, uncertainty about whether the aircraft and operator are authorized, and ambiguity about who has operational control.
Who is the carrier?
A broker and an operator have different roles; the contract should make both clear.
Who controls the flight?
The certificated carrier makes operational decisions for a Part 135 charter.
Is the option mission-ready?
Authorization, aircraft, crew and handling must fit the actual itinerary.
A QUOTE BUILT AROUND THE MISSION
