FAA Issues Emergency Revocation of Houston Part 135 Op

The FAA has issued an emergency order revoking StarFlite Aviation’s air carrier certificate, alleging that the Part 135 operator knowingly falsified pilot training records. StarFlite, which was not immediately available for comment, has the option of appealing the emergency order to the NTSB.

According to the FAA, StarFlite management personnel allegedly “ made numerous false entries in the training records of at least 10 pilots, including the chief pilot,” between November 2019 and November 2024. The agency added that these entries show check rides and competency checks in various aircraft that didn't occur and, as a result, StarFlite used unqualified personnel on at least 170 flights.

Further, the FAA  found that the Houston-based carrier lacked qualified management personnel to ensure the safety of the company’s operations, and “its conduct demonstrates a disregard for the safety of the flying public.”

Based at Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU), StarFlite provided both charter and managed aircraft with a mixed turboprop and jet fleet up to Gulfstreams. The company appeared to have held an Argus Gold rating along with Wyvern registration, but presently is not listed on either company’s operator directory. StarFlite's website is also now pointing to an "under construction" page.