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Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One

Multi-Aero, Inc., d/b/a Air Choice One, is a registered on-demand air taxi operator. A woman-owned and family-run business, it has operated continuously since 1986. Multi-Aero proposes initially to increase the frequency of its Belleville, Illinois­Chicago round-trip services from four times a week to as many as twice every weekday, using equipment appropriate to the market. Multi-Aero will continue to use the same airports that it is currently serving, MidAmerica Airport in Belleville and Chicago's Midway Airport. Our service will replace a critical need for service that was terminated when a certificated carrier (Pan Am) departed that airport last December.  Multi-Aero Inc. plans to use a leased King Air 200 for the planned route.

Currently, MAI is offering four round trips a week between MidAmerica Airport in Belleville, IL (BLV) and Chicago-Midway (MDW). MidAmerica Airport is approximately 24 miles, or a 25-minute drive, from Downtown St. Louis. Plans currently call for extending the MetroLink light rail system to MidAmerica Airport within the next five years. MAI projects a continuing growth in demand for services at this uncongested airport, and it would like to offer increased frequency to the community. MAI currently uses a 5-passenger B58 Baron for this service, but intends to lease a 9-seat King Air 200 to expand capacity.

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911

On May 30, 2002, Multi-Aero, Inc., d/b/a Air Choice One, applied for a commuter fitness determination, and it requested confidential treatment of Exhibit 4 and portions of Exhibit 5. Multi-Aero no longer requires confidential treatment of Exhibit 4 and most of Exhibit 5. Therefore, we are withdrawing our request for confidential treatment of those exhibits, except for page 7 of Exhibit 5, and are now placing those documents into the public record by filing them with this Supplement and serving them on the parties listed in the attached Certificate of Service.

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911

By:  Read Van de Water

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911

Counsel:  Thompson Coburn, Patricia Snyder, 202.5895.6918, psnyder@thompsoncoburn.com 

By:  Read Van de Water

By:  Read Van de Water

This letter responds to your request for additional information regarding MAI's application for authority to conduct scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier under 49 U.S.C. Section 41738. In particular, please note the following additional information regarding Tad Wood, identified as MAI's Director of Maintenance under the listing of MAI's key personnel

 Counsel:  Thompson Coburn, Eileen Brown, 202.585.6906, ebrown@thompsoncoburn.com

Using forecast projections for the first year of commuter operations it appears that the carrier would need access to $254,000 plus $75,700 start up costs to meet the Department's three-month financial fitness test. Multi-Hero indicates that it has access to an available line-of-credit to meet the financial fitness test. The carrier should provide third-party verification of the amount of such funding and how much, if any, the line-of-credit has been drawn down. Should the line-of-credit be insufficient to meet the financial fitness test the carrier should provide verification of any other sources of funding which may be available. Third-third-party verification should be provided.

Counsel:  Multi-Aero, S. Darnea Wood, 636.296.1911 

MAI recently received a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dated August 8, 2002, indicating that the FAA is investigating a series of flights made by an MAI pilot allegedly in violation of 14 C.F.R. § 135.29 (b). We have enclosed a copy of the letter from the FAA as well as MAI's response dated August 16, 2002, which describes MAI's internal review and the corrective measures it has implemented to address FAA concerns.

Counsel:  Thompson Coburn, Eileen Brown, ebrown@thompsoncoburn.com

On July 23, 2002, a Cessna 402B (N22PB) owned by MAI was damaged while landing at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The damage did not result in any personal injury.

Counsel:  Thompson Coburn, Eileen Brown, ebrown@thompsoncoburn.com

In June 1985, Multi-Aero began an aircraft rental business in Festus, Missouri. In 1986, it was granted an FAA Air Carrier Certificate and began providing charter passenger service between Festus and Chicago-Midway using a 5-passenger Beechcraft Baron 58 aircraft. In March 2002, it moved its charter operations from Festus to MidAmerica Airport. The carrier currently operates five other aircraft: two five-seat Beechcraft Barons, one all-cargo-configured Queen Air B80, one all-cargo-configured Cessna 402B and one all-cargo-configured Cessna 208B. If granted commuter authorization, Multi-Aero will continue to serve the same airports, but will increase the number of flights from four per week to as many as two every weekday using a 9-seat King Air 200. In addition to its charter service, the carrier has a full maintenance facility and offers flight training and cargo flights, including flights under contract with United Parcel Service.

If granted the commuter authority it seeks, Multi-Aero proposes to provide scheduled service consisting of two round trip flights per day, Monday-Friday, between MidAmerica Airport outside of St. Louis and Midway Airport in Chicago using a leased nine-seat King Air 200 aircraft. When not providing scheduled service, Multi-Aero will use the King Air in its charter operations.

By:  Read C. Van de Water

Multi-Aero is the fixed-base operator at Festus Memorial Airport in Festus, Missouri. In March 2002, Multi-Aero began to offer scheduled service between Belleville's MidAmerica Airport and Chicago's Midway Airport four times a week to replace service lost when Pan Am left in December 2001. Order 2002-9-14 contained an inadvertent reference to MidAmerica Airport as Multi-Aero's operational base. Multi-Aero's operations remain based in Festus, Missouri.

By:  Read C. Van de Water

September 30, 2003

Re: Request to Shorten Deadline

As you know, the Department issued our Commuter Air Carrier Authorization on October 1, 2002 (Order 2002-10-1). That order does not become effective until after the Department receives a copy of our Operations Specifications from the FAA. It also provides for revocation of the authorization if we have not commenced commuter operations within one year.

Multi-Aero, Inc. requests a short extension of the October 1, 2003 deadline in order to complete the process for FAA approval of changes to our Operations Specifications. The Preapplication Statement of Intent, Statement of Compliance, and changes to the General Operations Manual we submitted are under review now. Although the FAA Flight Standards District Office has informally advised us that final action on our application cannot be completed by October 1, we anticipate that such action will be completed within 90 days. For further information, you may contact Larry Barklage, Manager, St. Louis FSDO, 314-890-4831, or Tom Russell, Operations Inspector, 314-890-4831.

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Darnea Wood, 636-931-7120

December 16, 2003

Motion for Extension and Report of Change in Start-Up Plans

By letter dated October 2, 2003, the Department granted MAI an extension until December 30, 2003 to commence actual flying operations, based on MAI's substantial progress in achieving the necessary FAA certification. MAI has continued to make progress toward commencing its commuter operations and expects to complete the process by March 31, 2004. In late November, the FAA District Office suggested that the validation flights be scheduled for the week of December 15 and advised that, at that point, remaining open items could be resolved and the certification project completed by the end of December. MAI is currently working with the District Office on scheduling the validation flights to occur as soon as the Chief Pilot can return to duty.

MAI's Application for a Commuter Fitness Determination stated that, if the application were granted, AIM planned to provide two daily round trips, five days a week, between MidAmerica Airport (BLY) and Chicago-Midway (MDW). In the time that has elapsed since its initial application, MAI has determined that a greater demand for its daily services exists between St. Louis and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Accordingly, MAI has refocused its attention on that market, and is currently planning to commence services between Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) in Chesterfield, Missouri to Lee C. Fine Airport (KAIZ) in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Counsel: Thompson Coburn, Patricia Snyder, 202-585-6918

February 10, 2004

Re: Revocation for Dormancy Period to Commence Operations

Acting under the authority assigned in 14 C.F.R. §385.12(b)(1), we waive the provisions of section 204.7 and grant Multi-Aero an extension until March 31, 2004, to commence actual flying operations.

By: Air Carrier Fitness, Patricia Thomas

March 31, 2004

Re: Request for 90-Day Extension

We hereby request an extension of 90 days to finish our fitness process with the FAA.  By letter dated February 10, 2004, the Department granted our request for an extension of time in which to obtain our Commuter Operations Specification, which expires on March 31, 2004.

In January of 2004, we were appointed a new FAA Principal Operations Inspector, Rick McGuire.  Multi-Aero continues to work with Mr. McGuire to realize our service objectives.  As you may recall, Mr. McGuire was not sure that we would meet the March 31, 2004 deadline, but felt that if he could see progress, then we could make it with another 90-day extension.  Our understanding is that it continues to be the FAA’s view that Multi-Aero will be able to obtain Commuter Operations Specifications within the next ninety days.  Therefore, we believe that it would be in the public interest to grant a further extension.

By: Multi-Aero, Darnea Wood

April 5, 2004

Re: Letter Granting Extension

On March 31, 2004, Multi-Aero requested a third extension of the section 204.7 revocation for dormancy period to commence actual flying operations. Based on information received from the FAA, it appears that Multi-Aero is actively working towards becoming operational and we find that it is in the public interest to grant Multi-Aero's request for an additional extension of the 204.7 revocation-for-dormancy period to commence operations.

Accordingly, acting under the authority assigned in 14 C.F.R. §385.12(b)(l), we waive the provisions of section 204.7 and grant Multi-Aero an extension until June 30, 2004, to commence actual flying operations.

By: Air Carrier Fitness, Patricia Thomas

June 29, 2004

Re: Request for an Extension to Finish the Fitness Process

We hereby request an extension of 90 days to finish our fitness process with FAA. By letter dated April 5, 2004, the Department granted our request for an extension of time in which to obtain our Commuter Operations Specification, which expires on June 30, 2004.

In January of 2004, we were appointed a new FAA Principal Operations inspector, Rick MeGuire. Multi‑Aero continues to work with Mr. McGuire to realize our service objectives. At that time Mr. McGuire felt that if he could see progress, then we could make it within the 90 days‑ Upon speaking with Mr. McGuire last week he felt it would be difficult to make the June 3e deadline and he would support another extension if grant by the DOT. He feels like we have made considerable amount of progress and looks forward to the completion of the objective.

By: Darea Wood

July 7, 2004

Re: Not Prepared to Act on Extension Request

We were most concerned by the receipt of Multi‑Aero 's latest request for more time. Not only was its filing received, once again, on the last day of the previously granted extension, it raises serious questions as to Multi‑Aero's commitment to initiate scheduled passenger operations. The company, which already holds a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, has had over 21 months to obtain its amended Operations Specifications in order to commence its proposed commuter operations but has been unable to do so. Moreover, it is not at all clear from our discussions with the FAA that, even if we were to grant the requested extension, Multi‑Aero would be able to complete its manuals and validation flights within that time period. According to the FAA, while Multi‑Aero has made progress towards receiving its commuter authority, in order to receive its amended operations specifications, the carrier must still complete its General Operating Manuals and satisfactorily perform its validation flights. The FAA advises us that this process could be completed within the next 90 days but only if Multi‑Aero diligently pursues its application to conduct scheduled passenger operations.

By: Air Carrier Fitness, Patricia Thomas

July 28, 2004

Re: Letters in Support of Request for an Extension and Additional Information

Due to changed public demand combined with new market opportunities, Multi‑Aero proposes the following plan of operations: round‑trip service five times a week between St. Louis, Missouri and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Multi‑Aero intends to use the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri (SUS) and the Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport in Kaiser, Missouri (AJZ) for this service. Exhibit 4 contains a pro forma with details regarding the service. Multi‑Aero intends to use the following aircraft for its operations: (1) two Beechcraft Baron 58s (owned); (2) one Cessna 402(B) (leased); and (3) one Cessna 208B (owned).

Counsel: Thompson Coburn, Patricia Snyder, 202-585-6918, psnyder@thompsoncoburn.com

August 19, 2004

Re: Letter Granting Request for a 90-Day Extension

On June 30, 2004, Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One requested a fourth 90-day extension of the section 204.7 revocation-for-dormancy period to commence its scheduled operations. In our July 7 response to this request, we expressed our concern over this latest request for more time, and informed Multi-Aero that we would not consider granting the request unless the applicant provided additional information in support of its fitness to commence its proposed scheduled passenger operations. On July 28, 2004, Multi-Aero provided updated fitness information in response to our request and advised us of its efforts to obtain its commuter authority from the FAA. We have also been advised by the FAA that Multi-Aero is making progress towards receipt of its amended operations specifications.

Thus, we have decided to grant Multi-Aero's request for a 90-day extension until September 30, 2004. At the end of that period, two years will have elapsed since we found Multi-Aero fit to conduct commuter operations. If , at that time, the carrier has not completed the FAA certification process and received amended operations specifications, we intend to revoke the carrier's commuter authority for reason of dormancy.

By: Patricia Thomas

October 8, 2004

Motion to Make Commuter Air Carrier Authorization Effective and Waive Waiting Period

MAI has fully demonstrated to the Department its fitness to receive this waiver, which is granted upon a carrier's demonstrated readiness to commence operations. MAI has shown that it maintains an FAA Certificate; it has provided the requisite level of liability insurance for all of its aircraft; it has reported updated information concerning key management personnel; and it has provided the Department a revised list of operating expenses and demonstrated its possession of working capital equal to three months' operating costs. Permitting MAI to begin passenger air operations at once would allow it to take advantage of existing business opportunities, which would in turn strengthen the likelihood of its continued success.

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Patricia Snyder, 202-585-6918

October 8, 2004

Motion for Confidential Treatment

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Patricia Snyder, 202-585-6918

October 14, 2004

Re: Letter Confirming Discussion on July Financial Assumptions and New Chief Pilot's Resume

This letter is to confirm our discussions with Mr. Trace Atkinson pertaining to two items: certain financial assumptions that have changed since Multi-Aero filed its projected profit and loss statement in July, and the new Chief Pilot's resume.

The company plans to use Beech Baron 58 equipment on the new route, as shown in Exhibit 4 to its July 28, 2004 filing. However, since that filing was made, Multi-Aero decided to sell one of its Barons. The July projection was based on the use of N1065B, a 1996 Beech Baron, which was financed. The July projection thus included $6,994 for debt service on N1065B. It also included an estimated $3,610 in maintenance costs, broken down into Maintenance and Repair, Engine and Props ($1,636) and Labor & Parts ($1,972).

Since N1065B has now been sold, Multi-Aero will be using a 1975 Baron with tail number N86SJ, which the company owns outright Accordingly, in preparing Schedule C to Exhibit D of our October 8, 2004 filing, we omitted the line item for $6,994, a cost savings of about $21,000 over three months. At the same time, the older Baron has a higher maintenance cost, so Multi-Aero increased the estimated maintenance costs from $3,610 per month (3-month total $10,830) to $7,920 per month (3-month total $23,757.50).

By: Patricia Snyder

November 16, 2004

Re: Air Choice One Solely as a Trade Name

This letter is to confirm that Multi‑Aero, The, uses "Air Choice One" solely as a trade name. A separate, commonly owned entity named Air Choice One, Inc. exists and is used for investment property. As a further step in developing our commuter operations, we are taking steps to change the name of that entity to SWS, Inc.

By: Multi-Aero, Darnea Wood

Order 04-12-03
OST-02-12417 - Scheduled Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier

Issued December 2, 2004 | Served December 7, 2004

Order Issuing Effective Commuter Air Carrier Authorization and Confirming Oral Action | Word

By this order, we (1) confirm our oral action of October 12, 2004, making the commuter authority issued to Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One effective and (2) reissue to the carrier its Commuter Air Carrier Authorization authorizing it to engage in scheduled passenger operations to reflect its effective date.

By: Randall Bennett

August 31, 2006

DOT Request for Notice of Intent to Resume Service

It is our understanding that Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One has ceased its scheduled commuter Operations. Section 204.7 of our rules provides that, if an air carrier ceases conducting the operations for which it was found fit, willing, and able, its authority to conduct those operations is automatically suspended as of the date those operations ceased.

If Multi-Aero plans to resume commuter service, it must file with us a notice of its intent to do so at least 45 days prior to the proposed start-up date, but in no event later than July 17, 2007 (which is 45 days before the August 31, 2007, revocation date). This notice must be accompanied by data supporting the company’s continued fitness as set forth in section 204.3 of our rules.

By: William Bertram

June 12, 2007

Re: Letter Requesting Recommencement Extension

On May 14th, 2007 Air Choice One was selected by the Ozark Regional Airport commission to proceed with scheduled commuter air service between Mountain Home, AR and St. Louis, Mo. Because of the time needed to recommence commuter operations, we are requesting a six-month extension starting on August 31, 2007 to meet all the criteria needed to do so. Multi-Aero plans to resume commuter service, and we will file with U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Aviation Analysis a notice of our intent to do so at least 45 days prior to the proposed start-up date.

By: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz, 866-435-9847

July 11, 2007

Application for a Waiver and Extension of Revocation for Dormancy

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz, 573-747-1756, shane@airchoiceone.com

July 16, 2007

Re: Request of Baxter County Airport - Mountain Home, AR

This letter is to request your immediate attention to reactivate the schedule commuter certification of MultiAero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One that was suspended in August 31, 2006 per your rule 14CFR 204.7. This will allow "Multi-Aero" the ability to begin passenger scheduled commuter service out of Ozark Regional Airport, Mountain Home, AR into Lambert St. Louis International Airport later this year.

October 1, 2003 ‑ Baxter County pursued and won a US‑DOT Small Community Air Service Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $574,875. We have aggressively pursued potential air service from a variety of different airlines since then. Multi‑Aero came to the County earlier this year offering two flights per day between BPK and STL. In May and again on June 25th, the Baxter County Airport Commission voted to move forward with Multi‑Aero and the STL service assuming the US‑DOT would extend their commuter service certification.

By: Judge Dan Hall

August 6, 2007

Support of Congressman Marion Berry

In October 2003, Baxter County was awarded a Small Community Air Service Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $574,875. I understand that the Baxter County Airport Commission has voted to contract with Multi-Aero for commercial air service to St. Louis assuming that US DOT would extend their commuter service certification. Baxter County has until October 1, 2007 to contract with a carrier or the grant will expire.

I trust that this application will be given full and fair consideration, and I encourage the US-DOT to treat this as a priority in order to facilitate commercial service in Baxter County as soon as practicable.

By: Marion Berry, 202-225-4078

August 31, 2007

DOT Letter Requesting Addtional Information

On July 12, 2007, Multi-Aero filed an application in Docket OST-2002-12417 for a waiver from the dormancy provisions of section 204.7 to the extent necessary to allow it until August 31, 2008, to recommence scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier. In its filing, Multi-Aero contends that an extension from the dormancy provisions is warranted in this case since a pending service agreement between the air carrier and the Ozark Regional Airport commission is expected to conclude on or about August 31, 2007. In further support of its waiver request, Multi-Aero states that its operations under the Ozark Regional Airport service agreement are expected to begin December 1, 2007.

While it is not our policy to grant extensions from the provisions of section 204.7 unless an air carrier can establish “good cause” for such action, we have decided to do so in this case. However, we wish to advise Multi-Aero that is not our intent to grant the air carrier further extensions unless we receive the necessary information to enable us to determine Multi-Aero’s continued fitness and confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration that Multi-Aero has taken the necessary steps towards obtaining an operating certificate from the FAA authorizing scheduled operations. If this information is not received by October 12, 2007, we intend to proceed with revocation of Multi-Aero’s economic authority for reason of dormancy.

By: Air Carrier Fitness Division, Lauralyn Remo

September 7, 2007

Intent to Resume Operations | Word - Missing Pages 1-3

Motion for Confidential Treatment | Word

Multi-Aero is providing an on-demand charter service. We have entered into a subsidized airline service agreement with the Ozark Regional Airport in Baxter County, Arkansas to provide scheduled air service six days per week between the Ozark Regional Airport (BPK) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Multi-Aero currently uses a 5-passenger Beechcraft Baron 58 and will be providing two round trips per day between these two points.

Multi-Aero projects a continuing growth and demand for services in this market and intends to lease an 8-seat Cessna Caravan to expand capacity. The capital for commencing this operation will be provided by the cash flow of the company.

Weekdays
Departs		Arrives
BPK	7:15am	STL	8:25am (MTWTF)
STL	10:45am	BPK	11:55am (MTWTF)
BPK	2:30pm	STL	3:40pm (MTWTF)
STL	6:30pm	BPK	7:40pm (MTWTF)
Weekends	Sunday Only
Departs		Arrives
BPK	2:30pm	STL	3:40pm
STL	6:30pm	BPK	7:40pm

By: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz

October 4, 2007

DOT Partial Granting of Confidentiality

We have decided to grant confidentiality to some, but not to all, of the information for which such treatment is sought. Specifically, we have determined that confidential treatment should be granted to Multi-Aero's passenger revenue projections contained in its Projected Statement of Cash Flow. The Department has, in the past, granted confidential treatment for such information, and we see no reason why we should not do so here.

With regard to Multi-Aero's request for confidential treatment of its current balance sheet and income statement, it is not the Department's practice to withhold from public disclosure information relating to the applicant's financial statements, first-year expense forecasts and forecasted balance sheets nor is it our practice to withhold from public disclosure documents that contain information that is already publicly available from other sources. Moreover, section 204.3 of the Department's rules requires an air carrier, as part of the fitness determination process, to provide information on its current financial condition in the public docket. Further, we find that Multi-Aero has not persuaded us to deviate from our normal practice; therefore, we are denying Multi-Aero's request for confidential treatment.

Consistent with Rule 12, the information identified above for which confidential treatment is not granted will be released to any person requesting it unless, within five (business) days from the date of receipt of this letter, the applicant files with this office a petition for reconsideration or a written statement in good faith of its intention to seek judicial review of this decision. Should Multi-Aero elect to petition the Department for reconsideration, we reiterate that it must accompany such petition with the information as required by 14 CFR 302.12(d)(1)(ii) and (iii). Please inform us if Multi-Aero wishes to pursue either option. If reconsideration or judicial review of this decision is not sought, Multi-Aero should immediately resubmit to the appropriate docket redacted exhibits and those for which confidentiality has been denied for placement in the public record.

By: Aviation Analysis, Lauralyn Remo

October 10, 2007

Amendment to Motion for Confidential Treatment

Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One hereby amends its previously filed Motion Confidential Treatment of Exhibit 4 to its Application of its intent to resume (scheduled) air transportation following a cessation of operations pursuant to 14 CFR 204.7, in the manner described more fully below. In support thereof, Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One shows the following:

1. At the time Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One filed Exhibit 4, it requested confidential treatment of the information provided in those Exhibits. Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One has reviewed the materials covered by its request for confidential treatment and has determined to withdraw its request with respect to all materials contained in Exhibit 4.

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz, 573-747-1756, shane@airchoiceone.com

October 29, 2007

Reply to Additional Information Requests

This submission replies to the Department of Transportation's September 28, 2007 correspondence requesting additional information in support of Multi-Aero's Inc. d/b/a pending application:

1. Updated balance sheet and income statements
2. Pre-operating expenses projected sheet

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz, 573-747-1756, shane@airchoiceone.com

November 15, 2007

DOT Denial of Confidentiality

With respect to the applicant's first-year expense forecast included in its revised Statement of Combined Projected Cash Flow, it is not the Department's practice to withhold from public disclosure information relating to an air carrier's projected first-year expenses. Therefore, the Department denies confidential treatment to the motion to withhold from public disclosure information related to Multi-Aero's first-year operating expense forecasts listed under the heading "Cash Expenses."

By: Aviation Analysis, Lauralyn Remo

Order 2008-1-2
OST-2002-12417 - Scheduled Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier

Issued and Served January 8, 2008

Order to Show Cause Proposing Issuance of Commuter Air Carrier Authority | Word

By this order, we tentatively find that Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One, an operating air taxi, is a citizen of the United States and is fit, willing, and able to resume scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier.

Based on our review of the application, we tentatively conclude that Multi-Aero is a U.S. citizen and is fit, willing, and able to provide scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier, subject to conditions. However, we will give interested persons an opportunity to show cause why we should not adopt as final these tentative findings and conclusions.

We will give interested persons 14 days following the service date of this order to show cause why the tentative findings and conclusions set forth here should not be made final; answers to objections will be due within 7 days thereafter. We expect such persons to direct their objections, if any, to the application and points at issue and to support such objections with detailed economic analyses.

By: Michael Reynolds

Order 2008-1-18
OST-2002-12417 - Scheduled Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier

Issued and Served January 24, 2008

Final Order

By Order 2008-1-2, issued January 8, 2008, we directed all interested persons to show cause why we should not make final our tentative findings and conclusions that Multi-Aero, Inc. d/b/a Air Choice One, an operating air taxi, is a citizen of the United States and is fit, willing, and able to resume scheduled passenger operations as a commuter air carrier, subject to conditions. Interested persons were given 14 calendar days to file objections to the order.

No objections to the show-cause order were received.

By: Michael Reynolds

February 21, 2008

Reply to Additional Information Requests

• Air Carrier Certificate and Operations Specifications
• Certificate of Insurance
• Ownership Information
• Revised List of Pre-Operating Expenses

Counsel: Multi-Aero, Shane Storz, 573-747-1756, shane@airchoiceone.com

OST-2002-12417 - Scheduled Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier

September 28, 2007

Re: Request for Additional Information

This review has revealed the need for additional and/or clarifying information before we can complete processing of Multi-Aero's application.

• General Information
• Financial Position and Operational Plan
• Compliance Disposition

By: Air Carrier Fitness Division, Ronale Taylor

Order 2008-2-32
OST-2002-12417 - Scheduled Passenger Operations as a Commuter Air Carrier

Issued and Served February 27, 2008

Order Issuing Effective Authority

On February 21, 2008, Multi-Aero filed updated fitness information, including third-party verification of its available funding, evidence of its appropriate liability insurance, and a copy of its Air Carrier Certificate and Operations Specifications from the FAA. The company also provided a statement confirming that it had not undergone any changes in its ownership, management, operations, financial posture, and compliance disposition since the Department issued its Show Cause Order on January 8, 2008. Our review of these documents was satisfactory. Under these circumstances, we conclude that there was no reason not to make Multi-Aero’s authority effective. By this order, we reissue to Multi-Aero its commuter air carrier authorization to reflect its effective date.

By: Todd Homan

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