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ISSUE OF PERMITS TO FOREIGN AIRLINES WHICH COMMENCED
OPERATIONS TO MYANMAR PRIOR TO 1 JULY 2003
Introduction
- The Myanmar Aircraft Rules 1934, Part XIII: Licensing of Air Transport Services requires that a permit be
issued to foreign airlines operating to the Union of Myanmar.
- AIC No. 02/03 was issued on 1 July 2003 stipulating the requirements for grant of a permit to a foreign airline
for commencement of scheduled international air services.
- As there are foreign designated airlines already operating scheduled services to Myanmar under respective
bilateral air services agreements prior to the issue of AIC No. 02/03, it is required to regularize the said
operations by issuing permits to those airlines to be in accordance with the requirement mentioned in that AIC.
Documents to be filed
The following documents and information shall be submitted by the airline to the Director General,
Department of Civil Aviation:
- the postal address, telephone and fax numbers as well as telex and e-mail addresses of the airline’s
head office;
- a copy of the instrument relating to incorporation of the airline and concise details about equity
participation in the airline;
- names and nationalities of the Board of Directors of the airline;
- a copy of a valid air operator certificate or equivalent document issued by the State of the Operator;
- a copy of the air transport licence or equivalent document authorizing the airline to operate scheduled
international air services issued by the State which designated the airline;
- copies of valid insurance policies showing the passenger, cargo, baggage and third party liability
coverage of the airline;
- the routes and frequency or capacity being operated for the current season;
- the tariffs being charged by the airline on each route;
- details of fleet of aircraft utilized in the operation of the services together with their registration
particulars indicating whether owned or taken on lease by the airline. In case of use of leased aircraft,
a copy of the relevant lease agreement(s) shall also be provided;
- the title and the postal address, telephone and fax numbers as well as telex and e-mail addresses of
the airworthiness, licensing and accident investigation authorities in respect of the airline; and
- if an airline branch office is not established in Myanmar, a delegation of authority by the Chief
Executive of the airline to the airline’s local representative(s) who will be authorized to act on behalf
of the airline in matters ( which shall be stated in the terms of authorization ) concerning the
Department of Civil Aviation of Myanmar.
The above documents shall be filed within 60 days of the date of issue of the AIC No. 02/03.
A Permit to Operate will be issued to the respective airlines upon fulfilment of the documentary requirements
as stated above.
The Department of Civil Aviation reserves the right to require the filing of further information with respect
to the items mentioned above and any other relevant information as may be required.
Tariffs
The airlines shall, in accordance with the provisions of the respective bilateral air services agreements, obtain
the approval of the competent authorities for any changes in the tariffs filed as mentioned above.
Approval of arrangements done at airlines level
Subject to and in accordance with the relevant air services agreements, approval of the competent
authorities in respect of any arrangement done at airlines’ level shall be submitted by the airlines to the
Department of Civil Aviation.
Filing of Schedule
The airlines shall continue to file its proposed flight schedules for each operational season with the
Department of Civil Aviation for approval according to the present procedure.
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