One thing that now gets brokers is BARS accreditation.
Why would you pay an American Non-profit organisation $20,000 just for them to audit your Australian GA non-profit charter company and verify you (effectively) meet the Australian regulatory standard?
I'm not in the Jet world but I would be surprised if any Australian jet charter mobs couldn't meet BARS standing on their ear.
Judging by the many and varied interpretations proffered by CAsA, how would a bureaucrat in a non-aviation related department know what the difference is between RPT, "closed charter", "private charter?" and charter and the requirements for such endeavors.
Surely it is the operators obligation to ensure they are working within the bounds of the permissions given to them by the regulator?
I know we regularly turn down jobs or work with the client at length to ensure the arrangements meet this week's definition of "Charter"
