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Gulfstream International Airlines

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2009

    Flight-time records and maintenance allegations

    Congressional investigators and the FAA accused Gulfstream of falsifying flight-time records, permitting crews to exceed legal limits, and providing below-standard aircraft maintenance. A $1.3 million federal fine was issued in May 2009. Chief executive Dave Hackett disputed the findings.

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  2. 2009

    Scrutiny of affiliated pilot-training programs

    Gulfstream and its affiliated training organizations faced scrutiny over pay-to-work pilot programs and because pilots trained through Gulfstream Flight Academy were later involved in fatal accidents while flying for other airlines.

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  3. 1997

    Short 360 maintenance controversy

    Gulfstream's Short 360-300 fleet was repossessed after maintenance irregularities were reported, including the welding of hydraulic lines. The airline faced a civil penalty of $1.3 million.

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