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I would say no. I could get a phone call from a company that has/rents a plane telling me their regular pilot called in sick and asking me if I would fly their plane tomorrow. That does not make me an air carrier. Their plane, their passengers, their destination. I only handle the conrtrols.
Apologies, I was unclear. In my scenario, the PIC is choosing the aircraft on behalf of the company.