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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANT OF A PERMIT TO A FOREIGN AIRLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF SCHEDULED INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES



Introduction

The requirements for grant of a permit to a foreign airline for commencement of scheduled international air services under bilateral or multilateral air services agreements are given for the information, guidance and compliance by the operators and is supplementary to AIP Myanmar, Section Gen. 1.2 paragraph 2.


Designation of Airline

The airline shall have been formally designated in accordance with the provisions of the relevant air services agreement between the Government of the Union of Myanmar and the Government of the State of the Operator.


Documents to be submitted

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;

  • details of fleet of aircraft to be utilized in the operation of the agreed 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

  • 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 furnished at least 60 days prior to the proposed date of commencement of the air services so as to enable issuance of the permit to operate well in time.

On fulfilment of the conditions prescribed under the relevant air services agreement and submission of all the aforesaid documents, the airline may be issued with an operating permit. The operations by the airline, however, will be subject to completion of other requirements specified above.

The Department of Civil Aviation reserves the right to seek at any time information in respect of particulars mentioned in sub-paragraph above and any other relevant information so as to satisfy itself that the designated airline continues to meet all the requirements on the fulfilment of which the permit to operate was granted.


Tariffs

The designated airline shall, in accordance with the provisions of the bilateral air services agreement, obtain the approval of the competent authorities for the tariffs to be charged on the agreed services operated on the specified route(s).


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 arrangements done at airline’s level shall be submitted by the designated airline to the Department of Civil Aviation.


Filing of Schedule

The designated airline shall file its proposed flight schedule with the Department of Civil Aviation for approval, at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the agreed services. The flight schedule should at least contain information relating to the type of service and its frequency, the type of aircraft to be used and the flight timings. The flights shall be operated only after the schedule has been approved by DGCA.



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