R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-11-10: Continuation of certificate — Transfer — Rights conferred.

All certificates issued by the administrator shall continue in force and effect until surrendered or revoked for cause. No certificate may be transferred except upon proper application and hearing, and upon a finding by the administrator that the transfer is consistent with the public interest. No certificate shall confer any proprietary, property, or exclusive rights in the use of any airspace, airport, or other air navigation facility.