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Aviation abbreviation

# Air Operator Certificate

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of Air Operator Certificate

An air operator certificate authorising specified commercial air transport operations.

### More about Air Operator Certificate

An AOC confirms that an operator meets the requirements for the operations covered by its certificate.

It is issued to the operating organisation, not to an individual passenger or a charter broker. The scope of authorisation depends on the certificate and associated operating specifications.

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