In The Matter Of: 

JET LOGISTICS, INC. 

Respondent 

SERVED: September 24, 2013 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

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Docket No. FAA-2013-0290 

Case No. 2012EA680047 

ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE 

AND OTHER RELIEF 

On July 26,2013, an Order Setting Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference and 

Directing Rule 26(f) Planning ai:ld Submission was filed. Among other things, this Order directed 

the parties to file with the undersigned Judge, on or before September 17, 2013 (i.e., seven (7) 

days before the Conference), ajointly written proposed scheduling/discovery plan. 

On September 23,2013 the FAA filed a Proposed Scheduling/Discovery Plan. 

On September 24, 2013, the parties appeared by telephone for a Rule 16 Litigation 

Scheduling Conference, and discussed their calendar availability, hearing dates, and other 

litigation procedural matters. 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §13.205(a)(1), (6) and (7), Civ. R. 16, 14 C.F.R. §13.217, and 14 

C.F.R. §13.220, and after reviewing all relevant caselaw, regulation, statutory authority, and 

being fully advised; 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1. The parties require additional time to complete the discovery and litigation schedule. A 

continuance of the Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference is granted. 

2. The Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference is continued to October 30, 2013 

(10:00am-11:30ain ET). At that time, various discovery and litigation deadlines will be 

discussed and set (e.g., initial discovery, general discovery, supplemental discovery, 

exchange of witness lists and exhibits, hearing dates, etc.). 

3. Stipulated Venue: The parties' jointly proposed venue site for the hearing, i.e., 

Charlotte, North Carolina, is accepted and confirmed. 

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4. Stipulated Admissions: The Respondent's proffer of admissions in its July 15,2013 

Answer, which was repeated during the September 24,2013 Conference, is accepted and 

confirmed. The Respondent admits to three (3) of the seven (7) FAA charged violations. 

Specifically, the Respondent admits to FAA charged violations (b), (c), and (d) as 

identified in the FAA's June 18, 2013 Complaint (page 5 and 6). The Respondent 

admissions regarding these 3 FAA violations do not include any agreement or admissions 

regarding the FAA's proposed civil penalty. 

5. For clarifications of this order or questions with regard to the procedures to be followed 

in this case, please contact Mr. Cody L. Smith, Attorney-Advisor, at the Office of 

Hearings (202-366-6941). 

Attachment: Service List 

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SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2Wl0001 

Mr. Jose L. Nieves 

Complainant's Counsel 

Federal Aviation Administration 

ONE COPY 

Office of the Regional Counsel, Eastern Region 

1 Aviation Plaza 

Jamaica, NY 11434 

TEL: 718-553-3278 

FAX: 718-995-5699 

Mr. W. Ashley Smith, Jr. 

Respondent Lay Representative 

Jet Logistics, Inc. 

5400 Airport Drive 

Charlotte, NC 28208 

Judge J.E. Sullivan 

U.S. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-2132 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

FDMS No. FAA-2013-0290 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

1 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal 

Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite·2WIOOO, Washington, 

DC 20591; Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430.