The Department of Civil Aviation may be making progress in its attempt to crackdown on illegal charter operations.
For years, the department has been attempting to crackdown on the illegal flights that operate from Lynden Pindling International Airport and travel to various Family Islands.
The department recently stepped up its efforts following the October crash of a nine-seat Cessna.
The aircraft crashed shortly after take off from the Nassau airport. All nine men onboard were killed.
Rolle said since the department’s spot checks at least five pilots have inquired about how they can legalize their business.
“They are working with the staff at Flight Standards to see how we can get them organized as fully authorized AOC (air operator certificate) companies,” Civil Aviation Director Pat Rolle explained.
So far no citations or stop orders have been slapped on any of the pilots believed to be operating illegal charter operations.
“The Department of Civil Aviation is pursuing this quite fervently. Even though we are pretty quiet about it we are still looking into it ensuring that the flying public is getting the best for what they are paying for.”
