The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Surf Air Mobility’s OperatorOS as an electronic system of record for Part 135 airline operations, enabling pilots, mechanics, dispatchers and trainers to conduct daily tasks using digital screens instead of paper binders.
The authorization covers the FAA’s Part 135 certificate held by Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines, both of which operate under Surf Air Mobility’s umbrella. OperatorOS centralizes crew records, training logs, weight and balance calculations, safety reports and all aircraft manuals—including pilot operating handbooks—into a single digital platform.
Surf Air Mobility, headquartered in Los Angeles, developed and tested OperatorOS internally before seeking external adoption. The company operates private charter services and one of the largest commuter airlines in the U.S. by scheduled departures.
Louis Saint-Cyr, President of Airline Operations at Surf Air Mobility, said the FAA’s approval validates the software’s reliability and efficiency gains. He noted that many Part 135 operators still rely on paper-based processes, and the regulator’s endorsement of OperatorOS positions the platform as a commercial opportunity for broader adoption across the segment.
The approval takes effect immediately, allowing Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines to transition from paper-based flight operations to a fully electronic workflow.
