### Question
How does the law define air carrier?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 41762*, **air carrier** is defined as:

> any air carrier holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Secretary of Transportation under section 41102

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41762*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER III-REGIONAL AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM**

