Where to read the rules yourself
The regulators, rule texts and industry bodies behind every guide on this site, by market. Do not rely on anyone’s summary, ours included: these are the originals.
Federal rules and US industry bodies
The US has no federal broker license. These are the rules that do apply, and the bodies that set standards. Our reading of them: aircraft broker license (US) and Part 295 explained.
14 CFR Part 295
The Department of Transportation’s rule for air charter brokers: what you must disclose, and when.
14 CFR Part 298
Exemptions for air taxi and commuter operators, the carriers most charter brokers book.
14 CFR Part 47, Subpart C
The FAA’s Dealer’s Aircraft Registration Certificate rules.
FAA Aircraft Registry
US aircraft registration, ownership records and the dealer certificate.
NBAA
The US business aviation association, with charter and transaction guidance.
IADA
The International Aircraft Dealers Association: accredited dealers and certified brokers.
ATOL, EU air services law and trade bodies
No UK or EU licence is called “charter broker”, but these can still apply. Our reading: aircraft broker licence, UK and Europe.
UK CAA: do I need an ATOL?
The Civil Aviation Authority’s test for when selling flights needs an ATOL.
Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008
The EU air services regulation, including price transparency in Article 23.
EASA
The EU Aviation Safety Agency, which sets the operator rules charter flights fly under.
The Air Charter Association
The UK-based trade body for charter brokers and its Broker Qualification.
EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association.
GCC regulators
Rules here are set by each country’s civil aviation authority and business licensing. Our reading: aircraft broker rules in the GCC.
Federal and provincial rules
No federal broker licence, but federal “holding out” rules and provincial travel laws can apply. Our reading: aircraft broker licensing in Canada.
Registries that cross borders
For aircraft sales, ownership and financing interests are recorded internationally as well as nationally.
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