Actual Control of U.S. Air Carriers

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The Department is seeking comments on a proposal to clarify policies that may be used during initial and continuing fitness reviews of U.S. carriers when citizenship is at issue. We propose to add a new section to 14 CFR part 399 that clarifies how the Department will interpret "actual control" of a U.S. air carrier during fitness reviews. This proposal will affect how we interpret the circumstances influencing a determination of "actual control," allowing easier access to foreign capital for U.S. airlines. We are also proposing minor amendments to 14 CFR part 204 to reference the new section and update existing language in part 204.