‘Violation of Safety Regulations’ Jeju Air and Aero K Face Flight Suspension Administrative Sanctions

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Approves Administrative Sanctions for 2 Airlines and 10 Aviation Workers

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 11th that it has imposed aircraft operation suspensions of 27 days and 6 days on Jeju Air and Aero K, respectively, due to violations of safety regulations. Additionally, administrative actions to temporarily suspend the validity of certificates for 10 aviation personnel, including related pilots, were reviewed and approved.

Jeju Air received a 20-day aircraft operation suspension on the Incheon~Hong Kong route and a 7-day suspension on the Incheon~Qingdao route for two reconsidered violations: transporting unauthorized hazardous materials, specifically lithium batteries, on the Incheon~Hong Kong route, and failing to comply with operational procedures required when the Anti-Skid system is not functioning.

Aero K was given a 6-day aircraft operation suspension on the Cheongju~Jeju route for failing to record engine defects and maintenance issues that occurred during flight in the onboard aircraft log. Additionally, five maintenance technicians and four pilots who neglected their duty to record in the onboard aircraft log were subjected to certificate validity suspensions of 15 days (15 days for first-time violations without prior offenses, and 23 days for repeat violations).

The results of this review will be notified to the respective airlines and aviation personnel in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, followed by a process to collect opinions from the parties involved. The final decision is expected to be confirmed in April.

However, since the Incheon~Hong Kong and Incheon~Qingdao routes of Jeju Air are currently suspended due to COVID-19, the start date of the aircraft operation suspensions for these routes will be determined considering passenger reservation rates and alternative flights to minimize inconvenience to aircraft users, as reviewed and approved.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport stated, "To create a safe aviation environment, we will continuously strengthen supervision over airlines' compliance with safety regulations and impose strict penalties when violations are confirmed."

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