ACMI, cargo and charter operator, SmartLynx Airlines, has received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) granted by the US FAA, allowing the airline to begin operations to, from, and within the United States.
The certification acknowledges that SmartLynx Airlines’ aircraft registered under Latvian AOC (Air Operator Certificate) is compliant with US standards and regulations, allowing SmartLynx Airlines to support others that operate cross-continental full charter and ACMI flights to and from this destination.
Edvinas Demenius, chief executive of SmartLynx Airlines, said: “Air operation certificates are part of our infrastructure. It is crucial for an airline, especially an ACMI, to have access to different regions.
“The USA is the biggest and one of the most regulated aviation markets in the world and being able to provide our services there brings a lot of value to the airline and boosts our competitiveness.
“Approximately a third of our fleet operates under Latvian AOC. Therefore, this step allows us to expand our operations and gives more flexibility.”
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