“The training course outlines for Part 141 training had been reviewed and approved by the FAA four months earlier. North-Aire’s management during that period worked with the FAA, and the few students whose training was in question were retrained to the FAA's satisfaction. It is the understanding of North-Aire’s current management that the matter was remedied and resolved favorably with each of the students receiving their appropriate certificates.

“North-Aire Aviation has trained thousands of pilots from 46 countries over its 36 year history. Incredibly, the flight school has not had one accident since its inception in 1973. By providing quality training and support, students are able to graduate with confidence and the ability to competently and safely operate aircraft wherever they live.

“Current management of North-Aire Aviation was not aware that the FAA was poised to take this punitive action, nor does North-Aire agree with the discrepancies that the FAA suggests occurred. It is unclear why the FAA would just now release information on an alleged infraction that is almost two years old, giving the impression that this is a new investigation of an alleged ongoing infraction. North-Aire Aviation intends to fully exercise its rights in discussing the matter with the FAA in the hope that the matter may be favorably resolved before any further unnecessary and inflammatory information is disseminated.