In a dry-lease arrangement, who supplies the flight crew?

• A. The lessor provides the crew
• B. The lessee supplies the crew
• C. The Federal Aviation Administration provides the crew
• D. A third-party contractor provides the crew

Answer: (B)

In a dry-lease, the aircraft is leased without crew, so the operator taking the lease (the lessee) supplies the flight crew. The lessee handles day-to-day flight operations, including hiring pilots and cabin crew, scheduling, training, and staying compliant with aviation regulations. The lessor only provides the aircraft (and perhaps maintenance reserves or other non-operational support) and does not manage crewing. This contrasts with a wet lease, where the lessor provides the aircraft plus the crew, maintenance, and insurance.