FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against Rosado Aviation, Inc. for Alleged Illegal Charter Operations

Monday, July 18, 2022

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1,125,640 civil penalty against Rosado Aviation in Brodheadsville, Pa., for allegedly conducting 52 illegal charter flights. 

The FAA alleges that between May 2019 and February 2021 Rosado Aviation conducted paid passenger-carrying flights in multiple aircraft without the required operating certificate or operations specifications.

The FAA further alleges that the company used unqualified operations, maintenance and pilot personnel for the 52 flights. 

Rosado Aviation has 30 days to respond to the FAA after receiving the agency’s enforcement letter.