### Question
How does REGIONAL AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM define new entrant air carrier?


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

> an air carrier that has been providing air transportation according to a published schedule for less than 5 years, including any person that has received authority from the Secretary to provide air transportation but is not providing air transportation

#### 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**

