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OST-1997-2940

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate and Overseas Charter)

OST-97-2940 | September 25, 1997

Application Pursuant to Subpart Q for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

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PAI intends to operate charter flights within the United States, its territories and possessions and to a variety of foreign destinations, as requested by charter operators, using Boeing 727 aircraft. PAI also expects to enter into charter agreements with charter operators for ad hoc charters serving the Bahamas and other Caribbean markets during its first year of operations.

PAI expects to operate 64 total block hours per month, or 761 hours annually. PAI expects that spare aircraft time will allow it to operate ad hoc single entidy public charters between various points in the US and other gambling locations in the Bahamas, Gulfport and Las Vegas.

Answers are due by October 23, 1997

• Service List
• PAI-0400 - Certificate of Good Standing
• PAI-0500 - Citizenship of Affidavit
• PAI-0600 - Resumes of Key Personnel
• PAI-0621 - through 0703A - Resumes
• PAI-1400 - Aircraft Affidavit
• PAI-2001 - Traffic and Financial Exhibits
• PAI-2002 - Illustrative Service Proposal for Atlantic City Charter Service
• PAI-2003 - Forecast Operating Results for First Normal Year
• PAI-2004 - Operating Statistics and Revenue Estimate
• PAI-2006 - Forecast Operating Expense for First Normal Year
• PAI-2007 - Forecast Preoperating Costs for Charter Operations
• PAI-2008 - Capital Requirements - Preoperating and Three Months Operation
• PAI-2009 - Pro Forma Balance Sheet
• PAI-2100 - OST Form 4523
• PAI-2200 - Certification
• List of Exhibits and Cross Index

Counsel: Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Gillick, 202-775-9864

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Charter)

OST-97-2940 | October 30, 1997

Re: Safety and Compliance Evaluation

We are currently reviewing the fitness of Planet Airways, Inc., to conduct interstate and foreign charter passenger operations as a certificated air carrier. Planet Airways, incorporated within Florida in 1995, holds no DOT or FAA economic or operating authority. Planet Airways indicates that if granted the charter authority it requests, it will commence charter passenger operations using initially one 128-seat Boeing 727100 aircraft. Planet Airways also indicates that it plans to add a second Boeing 727 aircraft during its second year of operations based on market conditions and expansion needs at that time. During the first year, the applicant states that it proposes to operate charter track programs on behalf of charter operators and casinos (Atlantic City), and, in addition, plans to operate single entity public charters between various points in the United States and other gambling locations in the Bahamas, Gulfport, and Las Vegas. Planet Airways' FAA Certification Unit Chief is Mr. Dorvin Hagen located at the Orlando Flight Standards District Office.

By: Patricia Thomas, Air Carrier Fitness

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate and Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 and OST-97-2941 | December 4, 1997

Supplemental Submission | Response to DOT's Information Request

HTML - Response to Information Request

• PAI-0701 thru 0703A: Persons Having a Substantial Interest
• PAI-0624: Resumes of Key Personnel - Fabian Bercegeay, Director of Quality Assurance
• Company Organizational Chart
• Family Assistance Plan

Counsel: Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate/Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 and OST-97-2941 | December 9, 1997

Motion for Confidential Treatment

Counsel: Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9800

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate and Overseas Charter)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | January 15, 1998

Supplemental Submission and Motion for Confidential Treatment

In response to a request by the Department of Transportation for additional information with respect to its certificate applications in Dockets OST 97-2940 and OST 972941, Planet Airways, Inc. ("Planet") hereby provides revised Exhibits 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, along with additional documentation with respect to its financing arrangements.

• Exhibit PAI-2003:  Forecast Operating Results for First Normal Year
• Exhibit PAI-2006:  Forecast Operating Expense for First Normal Year
• Exhibit PAI-2007:  Forecast Operating Costs for Charter Operations
• Exhibit PAI-2008:  Capital Requirements Preoperating and Three Months Operation
• Letter from Barnett Bank that Available Balance is $426,809.43
• Term/Revoloving Promissory Note for $500,000

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience Interstate/Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | February 19, 1998

Supplemental Submission

Planet Airways, Inc. ("Planet") hereby provides revised Exhibit "PAI-0623," which includes the professional resume of Planet's new Director of Maintenance.

Resume of Andrew Alexopoulos, Director of Maintenance

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate/Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | March 16, 1998

Supplemental Submission

In response to a request by the Department of Transportation for additional information with respect to its certificate applications in Dockets OST 97-2940 and OST 972941, Planet Airways, Inc ("Planet") hereby submits resumes for its new Director of Operations and Chief Pilot.

• Certification of Daniel Carson and Thomas Fitzgerald - No Pending Investigations by DOT/FAA
• Resume of Daniel Carson | Thomas Fitzgerald

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate/Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | April 28, 1998

Supplemental Submission of Planet Airways

Attachment:  Resume of Daniel Carson

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificate of Public Convenience, Interstate/Foreign Charter)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | April 30, 1998

Supplemental Submission

In response to a request by the Department of Transportation for additional information with respect to its certificate applications in Dockets OST-97-2940 and OST-97-2941, Planet Airways, Inc. ("Planet") hereby submits the enclosed additional financial information.

Attachment:  Letter from Barnett Bank Regarding Account Balance

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc. - (Certificates for Interstate/Foreign Charter Air Transportation)

OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | June 12, 1998

Supplemental Submission

In response to a request by the Department of Transportation for additional information with respect to its certificate applications in Dockets OST 97-2940 and OST 972941, Planet Airways, Inc. hereby submits the enclosed additional information.

Supplement - Re: V-3 Travel vs. Federal Airlines and Louis Pearlman

Counsel: Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202.775.9864

Planet Airways, Inc. - (Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Interstate/Foreign Charter Air Transport of Persons, Property, and Mail)

Order 98-6-33 | OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | Issued and Served June 26, 1998

Order to Show Cause Proposing Issuance of Certificate Authority

By this order, we tentatively conclude that Planet Airways, Inc., is a citizen of the United States, and is fit, willing, and able to provide interstate and foreign charter air    transportation of persons, property, and mail, and should be issued certificates of    public convenience and necessity for such operations.

• Attachment: Certificates
• Attachment A: Service List

By: Charles Hunnicutt

Planet Airways, Inc. (Certificates of Public Convenience, Charter Air)

Order 98-7-14 | OST-97-2940 | OST-97-2941 | Issued July 22, 1998 | Served July 28, 1998

Final Order Making Fitness Determination and Issuing Interstate Charter Certificate

• Attachment:  Certificate of Public Convenience for Interstate Charter Air Transportation
• Service List

By:  Charles Hunnicutt

Planet Airways, Inc.

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202-775-9864, romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202.775.9864, Romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc.

Planet has made significant progress towards implementing its business plan and achieving the necessary regulatory authorities. As of July 15, 1999, the major elements of the Planet business plan have already been implemented:

• Financial/Equity Issues. The Department, in Order 98-6-33, found that Planet has adequate liquidity to support its startup expenditures as well as three months of initial operations as required by the Department.
• Aircraft Acquisition. Planet has purchased one Boeing 727- 100 aircraft. The required modifications to the aircraft livery and interior configuration have already been completed. Planet anticipates that it will complete the necessary proving runs, evacuation drills and other FAA certification procedures on or about October 1, 1999.
• Employee Hiring and Training. Planet has completed the hiring process for its flight crews and flight attendants. Pilot training will commence on August 16, 1999 and is expected to be completed on or about September 17, 1999. Flight attendant training also should be completed by September 17, 1999.
• F.A.A. Issues. Planet has submitted to the FAA's Fort Lauderdale Flight Standards District Office its application for an operating certificate as well as its maintenance program and is working to provide the FAA with the necessary information and materials required in order to obtain the required FAA approvals expediently. Planet anticipates that it will complete the FAA approval process on or about October 1, 1999. Given Planet's level of capitalization, state of readiness, the fact that Planet's application has not been contested by any other party, as well as the waivers granted previously by the Department to similarly situated startup carriers seeking extensions, Planet submits that good cause exists to grant its requested waiver and to allow Planet an additional 90 days to commence operations. Grant of this waiver would meet the needs of the charter market, would give travelers additional air service opportunities and would, therefore, serve the public interest.

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Josh Romanow, 202-775-9864

Planet Airways, Inc.

Planet now intends to initiate operations on or about December 9, 1999, subject to the issuance of effective certificates by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") -- operating authorities for which it has applied. Planet has made significant progress towards implementing its business plan and achieving the necessary regulatory authorities. As of October 29, 1999, the major elements of the Planet business plan have already been implemented:

• A. Financial/Equity Issues. The Department, in Order 98-6-33, found that Planet has adequate liquidity to support its startup expenditures as well as three months of initial operations as required by the Department.
• B. Aircraft Acquisition. Planet has purchased one Boeing 727-100 aircraft. The required modifications to the aircraft livery and interior configuration have already been completed. Planet anticipates that it will complete the necessary proving runs, evacuation drills and other FAA certification procedures on or about December 8, 1999.
• C. Employee Hiring and Training. Planet has completed the hiring process for its flight crews and flight attendants. Pilot training will commenced on October 18, 1999 and is expected to be completed on or about November 29, 1999. Flight attendant training also should be completed by November 20, 1999. Updated compliance disposition statements are included at attachments.
• D. F.A.A. Issues. Planet has submitted to the FAA's Fort Lauderdale Flight Standards District Office its application for an operating certificate as well as its maintenance program and is working to provide the FAA with the necessary information and materials required in order to obtain the required FAA approvals expediently. Planet anticipates that it will complete the FAA approval process on or about December 8, 1999.

Counsel:  Winthrop Stimson, Josh Romanow, 202.775.9864, Romanowj@winstim.com

Planet Airways, Inc.

Counsel:  Winthrop, Stimson, Joshua Romanow, 202.775.9864

Planet Airways, Inc.

Planet confirms that it will use a B-727-100 aircraft for its operations. The aircraft will be configured with a 108-seat configuration. Planet's board of directors will continue to consist of three members, Louis Perlman (chair), Peter V. Garrambone and Anthony DeCamillis. These three individuals will each hold one-third of the shares of Planet Airways. Compliance disposition statements for Mr. Holt, Mr. Boudrie and Mr. Sicular are set forth as Exhibit A. Also included is a resume for Mr. Boudrie. A statement of confirmation with respect to the line of credit held by Planet is set forth as Exhibit B. Planet respectfully seeks waiver of the Department's requirements with respect to the waiting period between the time Planet's op-specs are issued by the FAA and the time the Department makes Planet's certificate effective.

Planet Airways, Inc.

Order 2000-7-24 finds that Planet Airway, Inc. (Planet) continues to be fit, willing, and able to provide interstate and foreign charter air transportation pursuant to certificate authority confirms various oral actions taken with respect to Planet; and reissue to Planet certificates authorizing it to engage in interstate and foreign charter air transportation of persons, property, and mail to reflect their effective date of January 6, 2000.

By:  Randall Bennett

Order 2006-7-21
OST-1997-2940 - Certificate of Public Convenience
OST-2001-10115 - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Scheduled Interstate Transportation

Issued and Served July 17, 2006

Order Revoking Certificate Authority

By Order 1998-7-14, issued July, 22, 1998, the Department found Planet Airways fit, willing, and able to conduct interstate charter air transportation as a certificated air carrier and issued to it a certificate of public convenience and necessity. By Order 2000-7-24, issued January 6, 2000, Planet Airways’ interstate charter certificate authority was made effective and we reissued Planet Airways’ interstate certificate to reflect its effective date. The carrier provided service under that authority until May 13. 2005, when it ceased all operations.

By letter dated May 13, 2005, the Department advised Planet Airways that, pursuant to section 204.7, its authority was suspended and it could not resume air transportation operations until the Department had redetermined its fitness to do so. We further stated that if Planet Airways did not resume operations by May 13, 2006, its authority would be revoked for dormancy. It has now been more than one year since Planet Airways ceased operations and we have not received an application from Planet Airways to have its fitness redetermined.

We revoke the certificate of public convenience and necessity issued to Planet Airways, Inc., as amended and reissued by Order 2000-7-24 authorizing it to engage in interstate charter air transportation of persons, property, and mail.

We revoke the certificate of public convenience and necessity issued to Planet Airways, Inc. by Order 2001-11-11 authorizing it to engage in interstate scheduled air transportation of persons, property, and mail.

By: Todd Homan

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