The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $260,868 against ExcelAire, LLC. The agency alleges the company conducted unauthorized charter operations.
According to the FAA, the violations occurred in August 2025. During this time, ExcelAire operated two flights for compensation or hire. This happened after the company’s director of operations surrendered the air carrier certificate in June 2025. The surrender occurred when that individual and the rest of the required management personnel resigned from their positions.
The FAA states that ExcelAire currently lacks the qualified management personnel required to ensure the safety of its operations. The agency argues that the company’s conduct shows a disregard for the safety of the flying public. The FAA further alleges that the actions were careless or reckless so as to endanger the lives and property of others.
ExcelAire is based in New York and Georgia. The company now has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s notice to respond to the allegations.
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