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


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 9783*, **civil air carrier** is defined as:

> an air carrier (as defined in section 40102(a)(2) of title 49) that is issued a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 41102 of such title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 9783*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Air Force > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 949-REAL PROPERTY**

