Special authorizations for Part 91 operators, granted through letters of authorization (LOAs), are frequently a point of confusion for flight department managers.

New entrants in business aviation or management positions may be unfamiliar with the need for LOAs or the process for applying, while evolving technology and changing FAA policies compound all operators’ confusion.

To combat some of the confusion, NBAA’s Domestic Operations Committee recently developed “The Whys and Hows of Special Authorizations – Part 91 LOAs” as a resource guide for Part 91 flight department managers and others responsible for regulatory compliance.