[Tab 1: Regional Aviation Decarbonization Policy (2026 Directive)]
Regional Aviation Authority Guidelines:
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Rebate: Airlines qualify for a 4,000 surcharge per flight.
- Noise & Emissions Exception: The Night Operations Surcharge is waived if the aircraft is classified as Noise Category 4 AND utilizes at least 25% SAF for that specific flight.
- Monthly Waiver Limit: A single aircraft can receive a maximum of 10 Night Operations Surcharge waivers per calendar month; any additional night flights in that month incur the full $4,000 surcharge regardless of SAF usage.
[Tab 2: Horizon Air Fleet Operating Log (March 2026)]
| Aircraft Tail Number | Noise Category | March Night Flights (Total) | Night Flights with 25%–29.9% SAF | Night Flights with ≥30% SAF | Day Flights with ≥30% SAF |
| Tail-A | Category 4 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Tail-B | Category 3 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Tail-C | Category 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
[Tab 3: Operations Audit Confirmation Memo]
Date: April 2, 2026
From: Compliance Audit Team
"Audit confirmation for March 2026 flight operations:
- Tail-A logged 14 night flights (4 at 28% SAF, 10 at 35% SAF) and 5 day flights at 35% SAF.
- Tail-B logged 12 night flights (2 at 28% SAF, 10 at 40% SAF) and 8 day flights at 40% SAF. Note that Tail-B retains Noise Category 3 status.
- Tail-C logged 8 night flights (all 8 at 26% SAF) and 10 day flights at 30% SAF."
Based on the information provided across all three sources, which of the following statements are true? Select ALL that apply.
- Tail-A incurred exactly $16,000 in total Night Operations Surcharges for March 2026.Answer
- BTail-B incurred $8,000 in Night Operations Surcharges for March 2026 because 10 of its night flights qualified for the noise waiver.
- Tail-C incurred $0 in total Night Operations Surcharges for March 2026.Answer
- DTail-B earned a total SAF rebate of $15,000 for March 2026 by taking into account only its night flights.
- ETail-A earned only $15,000 in total SAF rebates because SAF rebates are capped at 10 flights per aircraft per month.