Stéphane Leclair

In airport finance, accuracy isn’t just about balancing the books — it’s about maintaining trust, transparency, and revenue integrity. Before finalizing monthly invoices, conducting Quality Assurance (QA) checks is one of the most effective ways to detect errors early and prevent costly rework or disputes later.

Effective May 2024, a new section of U.S. law—49 U.S.C. § 44114—quietly changed how much information the FAA can share about private aircraft owners and operators.

In aviation, few terms cause as much confusion as the private. Many assume the private aircraft definition refers to small, recreational aircraft owned by hobby pilots. In reality, “private” has nothing to do with size or luxury — and everything to do with purpose.