### Question
What is the definition of commuter air carrier?


### Answer
The definition of **commuter air carrier** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 41762*:

> an air carrier that primarily operates aircraft designed to have a maximum passenger seating capacity of 75 or less in accordance with published flight schedules

#### 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**

