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FAA proposes $348,000 in penalties against two operators as Nigerian ground handlers suspend XEJET services over debt

The FAA proposed civil penalties totaling $347,868 against Comfylife for an alleged hazardous-materials violation and ExcelAire for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter operations. Separately, Nigerian ground handlers reportedly withdrew services from XEJET over an outstanding debt estimated at N300 million ($218,000).

2026-09-29T10:06:02.672749-07:00

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FAA proposes $348,000 in penalties against two operators as Nigerian ground handlers suspend XEJET services over debt

The FAA proposed civil penalties totaling $347,868 against Comfylife for an alleged hazardous-materials violation and ExcelAire for allegedly conducting unauthorized charter operations. Separately, Nigerian ground handlers reportedly withdrew services from XEJET over an outstanding debt estimated at N300 million ($218,000).

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