§ 44301. Definitions

In this chapter—

• (1) “aircraft manufacturer” means any company or other business entity, the majority ownership and control of which is by United States citizens, that manufactures aircraft or aircraft engines.
• (2) “American aircraft” means—
  • (A) a civil aircraft of the United States; and
  • (B) an aircraft owned or chartered by, or made available to—
    • (i) the United States Government; or
    • (ii) a State, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a political subdivision of the State, territory, or possession.
• (3) “insurance carrier” means a person authorized to do aviation insurance business in a State, including a mutual or stock insurance company and a reciprocal insurance association.