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FT. WORTH, Texas � The U.S. Department of Transportation�s
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $509,180 civil penalty against
Martinaire Aviation, LLC, of Addison, Texas, for allegedly violating the
Hazardous Material Regulations.
The FAA alleges the cargo carrier failed to comply with Notification to
Pilot-In-Command, or NOPIC, requirements for hazardous materials on board its
aircraft for 43 flights between Oct. 1, 2013 and Dec. 3, 2013. The cargo
included toxic, corrosive and flammable materials, as well as ammunition.
�NOPICs document critical information about hazardous materials,� said FAA
Administrator Michael Huerta. �Their purpose is to provide pilots and emergency
responders with complete information about hazardous materials on aircraft for
emergency response purposes.�
The FAA discovered the alleged violations during a comprehensive hazardous
materials inspection at the company�s headquarters.
Martinaire has asked to meet with the FAA to discuss the case.
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