What Is Part 91 in Business Aviation?
Part 91 defined for aviation professionals, with its operational or commercial use, document context and related terminology.
How the Term Is Used in Aviation
Part 91 is the U.S. regulatory framework governing general operating and flight rules, including many noncommercial corporate and privately operated aircraft missions.
Aviation Glossary
Term: Part 91
Category: Business Aviation & Charter
Where the Term Appears
Part 91 can affect charter agreements, management contracts, jet card terms, operating rules or trip quotations. The buyer should identify which legal entity is the operator and which party is only arranging or administering the service.
Commercial Effect
A Part 91 flight is not the same as commercial on-demand charter, and cost reimbursement or aircraft-sharing arrangements require careful analysis.
What the Buyer Should Confirm
Confirm the operating rule, contracting entity, aircraft category, taxes, positioning, cancellation rights, substitution provisions and any conditions attached to quoted rates or availability.
Related Aviation Topics
Related ACMI World coverage includes international charter planning, vetting charter operators, comparing charter quotes, jet card structures and dry lease versus charter.
A Part 91 flight is not the same as commercial on-demand charter, and cost reimbursement or aircraft-sharing arrangements require careful analysis.
Part 91 FAQ
What does Part 91 mean in aviation?
Part 91 is the U.S. regulatory framework governing general operating and flight rules, including many noncommercial corporate and privately operated aircraft missions.
Why does Part 91 matter?
A Part 91 flight is not the same as commercial on-demand charter, and cost reimbursement or aircraft-sharing arrangements require careful analysis.
Where would an aviation professional encounter Part 91?
It is commonly encountered in business aviation & charter documents, procedures, calculations or operating discussions where the underlying technical or commercial issue is relevant.
Should the term be checked in the charter or program contract?
Yes. Commercial aviation products often use familiar labels with specific program conditions, exclusions and fees that only appear in the contract.