Part91 versus Part125
 

I have a VIP aircraft to be operated for Private Operations only (No Hire and No Common Carriage, thus Part91). However, max payload is >6000lbs, does that automatically mean that I will end up in Part 125 operations? Or is Part91 still allowed?

Hope to hear from you!

Well first of all is this an N registered airplane, and if so, what kind... BBJ or? Sounds to me with what little information you have provided you probably do fall into the Part 125 silo, but without more information, I could not be sure.

It's not automatic. There are many factors to consider, including the exact nature of the flights, the nature of the ownership (e.g., fractional ownership), and where the flights are to be operated (e.g., within the US or solely outside of the US). In some cases a LODA may be issued allowing operation mostly or fully under Part 91 rules.

I don't believe the FAA is issuing LODA's anymore?

I don't think they are, either. When they increased the ZFW on the Globals, as a option, it put the plane over the 6,000 pound standard and it would have to be 125.

GF