Certificated Air Carrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-TRA-000061",
  "term": "Certificated Air Carrier",
  "field": "Transportation",
  "definition": "1. An air carrier holding a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct scheduled services interstate. These carriers may also conduct nonscheduled or charter operations. Certificated air carriers operate large aircraft (30 seats or more or a maximum load of 7,500 pounds or more) in accordance with FAR Part 121. See also Large Certificated Air Carrier.\n\n2. An air carrier holding a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by DOT to conduct scheduled services interstate. Nonscheduled or charter operations may also be conducted by these carriers. (same as Certified Air Carrier)",
  "see_also": [
    "Large Certificated Air Carrier"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Transportation Statistics, Appendix B: Glossary",
    "TranStats Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/transportation/certificated-air-carrier/"
}