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BEFORE THE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

Application of: )

Powered Flight Charters )

) Docket No. DOT-OST–2014 –_____

For an exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 )

and statement of authorization for charters ) 

from BVI to USVI airports and helipads )

 )

APPLICATION OF POWERED FLIGHT CHARTERS FOR AN EXEMPTION

AND STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to:

Martin Jacobs Debbie Sparks

CEO Agent of Service

Powered Flight Charters 718 W. Lakewood Rd. 

Hangar 70B, Wonderboom Airport West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405

Pretoria 

South Africa Voice/Cell 1-561-767-6826

Phone: +2778 460 1231 

Cell: +2782 

Email: martin@poweredflight.co.za Email:debbiesparks@outlook.com 

ca@aviation-professionals.com

NOTICE: ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE THIS

APPLICATION MUST DO SO BY October 9, 2014, FILE AN ANSWER WITH THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SERVE A COPY ON THE APPLICANT

AND ALL OF THE PERSONS SERVED WITH THIS APPLICATION.

IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS APPLICATION BE PROCESSED UNDER SUBPART

Q OF THE DEPARTMENT’S REGULATIONS.

FILED: September 24, 2014.
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BEFORE THE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

___________________________________ )

Application of: )

)

Powered Flight Charters )

) Docket No. DOT-OST–2014 -

For an exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 )

and statement of authorization for charter )

helicopter flights BVI – USVI )

___________________________________ )

APPLICATION OF POWERED FLIGHT CHARTERS FOR AN EXEMPTION AND

STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §40109(c) and Part 212 of the Department's Economic Regulations,

Powered Flight Charters (“PFC” or “Applicant”) hereby submits its application for:

(i) an Exemption to the extent necessary to permit Powered Flight Charters, operating 

helicopters on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services on a Foreign Operating Permit 

(Issued by DfT UK and ASSI) for the foreign air transportation of persons and property 

between the British Virgin Islands and the Airports, helipads and landing zones in the 

US territories of Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands; and 

(ii) its statement of authorization to conduct said service defined by Department for 

Transport UK - Foreign Operating Permit IASD/11832 –Summer - 2014 and any 

further FOP’s.

This authority is requested on the basis of the reciprocity that exists between the authorities of

the United States of America, the United Kingdom Overseas Territories and the Republic of 

South Africa (“South Africa”); and Applicant will cause DfT UK, ASSI and SACAA to renew 

its approvals.

In support of its application and pursuant to the Department's Procedural Regulations, Powered 

Flight Charters submits the following information:

1. Powered Flight Charters (PFC), a South African registered company is 100% owned by

Mrs. Johanita Jacobs, a South African citizen and started operating in 2008.

2. Antilles Helicopter Services (AHS), a British Virgin Island registered Limited Liability

Company, currently has two directors, H Dos Santos and M Jacobs, both South African 

citizens. The company was reissued with a trade licence in January 01, 2014 by

Department of Trade & Consumer Affairs, Premier's Office, Government of the British 

Virgin Islands., as set forth in further detail in Exhibit CE-8, attached hereto.

3. The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (“SACAA”) is the government air transport 

authority and its director is: Mr. Z.G. Thwala

The SACAA is located at:

Ikhaya Lokundiza, Building 16

Treur Close, Waterfall Park

Bekker Street, Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 – 545 1000 Fax: +27 11 – 545 1455
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4. The Department for Transport, United Kingdom (“DfT UK”) is the government 

transport authority and its contact details are:

Ms Esther Agbor located at:

International Aviation, Safety & Environment Division

Department for Transport

Floor 1, Zone 22

Great Minister House

76 Marsham Street

London SW1P 4DR

Great Britain

Tel: +44 20 7944 5849

Fax: +44 20 7944 2194

Email: airlineoperatingpermits@dft.gsi.gov.uk

5. Air Safety Support International, United Kingdom (“ASSI”) is the Aviation Regulatory 

Authority for the UK Overseas Territories and its contact details are:

Mr. James Prideaux located at:

Air Safety Support International

Floor 2, Northgate House

115 High Street

Crawley

West Sussex RH10 1FY

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1 293 897000

Fax: +44 1 293 897049

Email: enquiries@airsafety.aero

6. Applicant seeks an Exemption authorizing it to provide long-term foreign air 

transportation flights between the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin 

Islands. Specifics as to the commercial operating authority of Powered Flight Charters

are attached hereto at Exhibits CE-8 and CE-9. Powered Flight Charters has been 

authorized by the SACAA to engage in international charter operations of passengers 

and cargo, which authority is attached hereto at Exhibit CE-9.

7. Powered Flight Charters has been authorized by the DfT - UK to engage in helicopter

charter operations of passengers and cargo, on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services in 

the BVI and US Territories, which authority is attached hereto at Exhibit CE-9.

8. 100% of the shares of Antilles Helicopter Services belong to citizens of South Africa.

9. Powered Flight Charters is a respected air carrier in South Africa, having been in 

operation in South Africa and several other countries since 2008. A summary of the 

history of Applicant is attached as Exhibit CE-9.

10. Powered Flight Charters is fit, willing, and able to provide for such long-term operation 

on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services. The officers, directors, and key management 

personnel of Powered Flight Charters are all experienced in their respective fields, 

including aircraft management and aircraft maintenance, and the company is led by

highly experienced business persons who understand what it takes to make an 

international aviation business successful. Antilles Helicopter Services existing

business model, augmented by the operations to the US Territories contemplated herein
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will assure the owners of Powered Flight Charters and Antilles Helicopter Services a 

reasonable return on their investment. 

11. Powered Flight Charters plans to initiate operations using Bell Jetranger and Robinson 

R44 helicopters, operated commercially on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services, 

pursuant to the UK DfT Foreign Operating Permit: IASD/11832 – Summer – 2014.

12. Charter operations between the USA, United Kingdom and South Africa are governed 

and fully supported by principles of “comity and reciprocity”, as many US air carriers 

currently conduct charter flights to the United Kingdom and South Africa. 

13. Antilles Helicopter Services will maintain operational control of the aircraft and 

aircrew, provided by Powered Flight Charters, during the operation of flights pursuant 

to this application for an Exemption, as set forth in the UK DfT Foreign Operating 

Permit: IASD/11832 – Summer - 2014.

14. Antilles Helicopter Services initial business plan is focused around tourism, with the 

creation of new and non conventional products, as to insure sustainability. The long 

term goal is to provide a comprehensive helicopter service which would benefit the area 

as a whole by including the following:

 Tourism Activities – Helicopter scenic flights, Hotel transfer flights.

 Air Transport – Pax and Cargo – [ BVI & USVI] 

 VIP & Government transport / Assistance 

The service is supported by the Governor and government of the British Virgin Islands.

Because of the limited scope of its proposed operations, the issuance to Applicant of an

Exemption will not constitute a "major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the 

human environment" within the meaning of §102(2) (c) of the National Environmental Policy 

Act or a "major regulatory action" under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

WHEREFORE, Powered Flight Charters respectfully requests that the Department issue to it 

an Exemption and statement of authorization, to the extent necessary, to authorize it to engage 

in the transportation of persons, property and mail between a point or points in British Virgin 

Islands, on the one hand, and a point or points in the United States Virgin Island Territories 

including Puerto Rico, on the other hand, or such other or different relief as may be proper.

September 24, 2014

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie Sparks, Agent of Service

For POWERED FLIGHT CHARTERS
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Table of Contents

Description Page Number

U.S Dot Application 1-4

Table of Contents, Attachment List 5

Cross-Referenced Index to DOT Regulations 6

Identification of Applicant 7

Summary of Proposed Operations 8

History of AHS and Resumes of Officers, Directors and Key Personnel 9-20

Ownership 21

Status of AHS 22

Insurance 23

PFC’s Homeland South Africa Licenses 24

AHS & PFC's Operating History 25

PFC's Aircraft 26

Maintenance Arrangements 27

Cooperative Agreements 28

Financial Information 29

USA – South Africa Charter Reciprocity 30

Safety or Tariff Violations 31

OST Form 4523 32

Agreement 33

Family Assistance Plan 34

Certificate of Service 35

Exhibits (attachments) 

Designation of Agent for Service 1-2

Exhibit CE-7 attachments 3-4

Exhibit CE-8 attachments 5-10

Exhibit CE-9 attachments 11-16

Exhibit CE-11 attachment 17

Exhibit CE-16 attachment 18

Exhibit CE-17 attachment 19
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EXHIBIT CE-1

Cross-Referenced Index to DOT Regulations

Regulations Exhibit Number

14 C.F.R. §211.20(a) CE-2

14 C.F.R. §211.20(b) CE -2

14 C.F.R. §211.20(c) CE -3, CE -10

14 C.F.R. §211.20(d) CE -4

14 C.F.R. §211.20(e) CE -5

14 C.F.R. §211.20(f) CE -6

14 C.F.R. §211.20(g) CE -6

14 C.F.R. §211.20(h) CE -7

14 C.F.R. §211.20(1) CE -8

14 C.F.R. §211.20(j) CE -4, CE -9

14 C.F.R. §211.20(k) CE -10

14 C.F.R. §211.20(1) CE -11

14 C.F.R. §211.20(m) CE -12

14 C.F.R. §211.20(n) CE -13

14 C.F.R. §211.20(0) CE -13

14 C.F.R. §211.20(p) CE -13

14 C.F.R. §211.20(q) CE -14

14 C.F.R. §211.20(r) CE -14

14 C.F.R. §211.20(s) CE -15

14 C.F.R. §211.20(t) CE -16
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EXHIBIT CE-2

Identification of Applicant

Name: Powered Flight Charters

Address: 

Hangar 70B

Wonderboom Airport 

Pretoria 

South Africa 

Phone: +2778 460 1231 

Cell: +2782 

Email: martin@poweredflight.co.za

Nature of Organization:

 Under the Regulatory Jurisdiction of:

Air Safety Support International, United Kingdom (“ASSI”)

Mr. James Prideaux located at:

Air Safety Support International

Floor 2, Northgate House

115 High Street

Crawley

West Sussex RH10 1FY

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1 293 897000

Fax: +44 1 293 897049

Email: enquiries@airsafety.aero

And

South Africa Civil Aviation Authority

Mr. Z.G. Thwala, Acting Director

Located at:

Ikhaya Lokundiza

Building 16

Treur Close

Waterfall Park

Bekker Street

Midrand, South Africa

Tel: +27 11 – 545 1000

Fax: +27 11 – 545 1455
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EXHIBIT CE-3

Summary of Proposed Operations

Powered Flight Charters seeks an Exemption and statement of authorization in order to provide 

for the operation of non-scheduled, helicopter passenger and goods transfer/charter flights,

between TB Lettsome International Airport, in British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands 

plus Puerto Rico.

The flights will operate on an ad-hoc charter as requested by the clients and/or resorts in the 

BVI.

Powered Flight Charters will operate the flights with Bell 206B Jetranger and Robinson R44 

helicopters, on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services.

Powered Flight Charters are authorized to operate the flights on behalf of AHS, by the UK 

Department of Transport, on a Foreign Operating Permit authorization.
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EXHIBIT CE-4

History of Powered Flight Charters and Resumes of Officers, Directors and 

Key Personnel

I. History of Powered Flight Charters

PFC was established as a Company under the laws of South Africa to render, inter alia, air

transportation services of passengers and property, worldwide. On June 13, 2013 PFC

received its most recent Air Services License which Air Services License contains a Class 

II, Type N1 and N4; Category H1 and H2 designation, thereby authorizing it to provide 

‘non-scheduled” flights worldwide, See Exhibit CE-8.

On March 19, 2014 PFC received its most recent UK Overseas Territories, Summer 2014

Operating Permit. See Exhibit CE-9.

II. The Officers and Directors of Powered Flight Charters are as follows:

POSITION NAME Nationality

Chief Executive Officer J. Jacobs South African

Responsible Person: Flight Operations J. Jacobs South African

Chief Pilot M. Jacobs South African

Aviation Safety Officer & Quality Control E. Claasen South African

III. Relationship by blood or marriage, in compliance with 14 C.F.R. §211.20(d): Mrs J. 

Jacobs and Mr M. Jacobs are legally married. 

IV. The experience, citizenship and residence addresses of each of the officers, directors and 

key personnel are indicated in the resumes that follow. All business addresses are the same 

as that of the Applicant.
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ANNEX 1 

DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT PERSON NEL 

Note: This for may be photocopied and submitted under confidential cover. 

1. Operator name: Powered Flight Charters 

2. Name: Johanita Jacobs 

3. Position: Director; CEO 

4. Qualifications relevant to the Position: 

Qualification Date of Receipt Issuing body 

Certified Operations Manager 2006 

5. Work experience relevant to the Position : 

Dates Employer 

2008- Present Powered Flight Charters 

2006- Present Powered Flight Training Centre 

Signature }~\ 

Name: J. Jacobs 

Date: 

Naturelink Aviation 

Training Centre 

Brief description of duties 

Owner, CEO, Ops Manager 

Operations Manager 
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ANNEX 1 

DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Note: This form may be photocopied and submitted under confidential cover. 

1. Operator name: Antilles Helicopter Services Ltd 

2. Name: Martin Jacobs 

3. Position: Director; CEO 

Flight Operations & Chief Pilot 

4. Qualifications relevant to the Position: 

Qualification 

CPL (H) 

Fl Gr II (H) 

Date of Receipt 

1998 

2001 

5. Work experience relevant to the Position: 

Dates 

2006 - Present 

2005 

2004 

2003 

2002 

2001 

Signature: 

Name: tJ\ 1 

Date: '2:_ \ -

Vtr~lon 2 

Employer 

Powered Flight Training Centre 

FUGRO 

TITAN Helicopters 

Sediba Lodge 

Thaba Manzi 

SALE LEASE 

t...Jt... - c.o 10 

Issuing body 

SACAA 

SACAA 

Brief description of duties 

Owner, CEO, CFI 

Helicopter survey West Africa 

Pilot Heavy lift & Fire Bombing 

Corporate Company Helicopter Pilot 

Game Capture Pilot 

Instructor Pilot Helicopters 

May 2010 
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DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

PERSONAL DATA

Surname : Claassen

First Names : Jacobus Ernest 

Identity Number : 670914 5031 084

Date of Birth : 14 September 1967 ( Age43)

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married, two children.

Driver’s License : Code 08 (Light motor vehicle)

Nationality : South African

Home Language : English and Afrikaans

Other Language : Flemish and certain Dutch dialects.

Health: : Excellent
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Criminal Offences : None

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR J.E.CLAASSEN

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary

Last school attended : Volkskool, Potchefstroom

Hightest standard past : Matric 

Extra mural activity: : Rugby, Athletics, Cricket and Hiking.

Tertiary

Institution : University of Stellenbosch

Degree attained: : B.Mil (Aeronautical Management) 

Extra mural activity : Chairman of the Carnival Committee

Chairman of the Political Science Committee

Debating Society, winner 1992,3.

Boland Rugby, 1st team 1992,3,4.
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AVIATION QUALIFICATIONS

Military Aviation : Qualified Navigator Instructor

Survival Instructor

Flight Safety Officer

Aircraft Accident Investigator

Military Hours: 2362 hrs

Civilian Aviation Commercial Navigator (Qualification no longer applicable in 

South) Africa – Removed from SA Regulations in 1999)

Commercial Pilots License

ICAO Government Aviation Safety Auditor

Airshow Safety Officer (ASSA accredited)

IATA Operations Safety Auditor (IOSA Auditor)

ICAO Safety Management Systems Instructor
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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR J.E.CLAASSEN

COURSES

1. Basic Training, Air Force Gymnasium – 1987

2. Officers Course, South African Air Force College (SAAFCOL) – 1987.

3. Basic Land/Sea Survival Course, South African Medical Services(SAMS) -

1987

4. Basic Navigators Course, 80 Air Navigation School – 1988 – 1989.

5. Junior Command Preparation Course – 1990.

6. Operational Conversion Course, 85 Combat Flying School, AFB Pietersburg –

1990

7. Advanced Land Survival Course, SAMS – 1991

8. C130B Conversion Course, 28 Squadron, AFB Waterkloof - 1995

9. Flight Safety and Accident Prevention Course, presented by Geiss and 

Alvarado, California, USA – 1995.

10. Aircrew Management Training Course - 1995

11. Accident Investigation Course, presented be Sun Safety in association with the 

University of Southern California – 1995

12. C130B Simulator Course, Asia Pacific Training and Simulation, Singapore –

1995, 1996, 1997

13. C130B Simulator Course, Simuflite, Marietta, Georgia, USA - 1997.

14. ATPL Examination – Entry requirement for Nav Instructors Course.

15. Navigator Instructors Course, 80 Air Navigation School – 1997.

16. Command and Staff Course, SAAFCOL (2nd on course)– 1998

17. Dangerous Goods Management Course – 1999

18. Crew Resource Management Course(Facilitator) – 2001

19. ETOPS and RVSM Course – 2001

20. ICAO Safety Oversight Seminar/Workshop – Bahrain - February 2002

21. ICAO Aviation Safety Auditor Course, Hoofdorp, Netherlands-2003

22. IOSA Auditor Course – ARGUS PROS, Denver, Colorado, USA – 2007

23. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Safety Management Systems in 

association with MITRE – 2009

24. ICAO/SACAA Safety Management Systems Course, Apr 2010

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of Organization: South African Air Force

(1987 – 1998)

Positions held 1987 – Candidate Officer, SVS Dunnotter and 80 Air 

Navigation Course

1989 – Lieutenant, 83 Jet Flying School, Fighter 

Orientation Course.
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1989 – Lieutenant, 85/89 Combat Flying School, 

Operational Conversion Course.

1991 – Lieutenant, SO 1 Flight Safety Investigations, Air

Force Headquarters.

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR J.E.CLAASSEN

1992–94 - Captain, Student, Military Academy, University 

of Stellenbosch.

1995-97 – Captain, Navigator Instructor, 28 Squadron, 

AFB Waterkloof.

1997-98 – Major, South African Air Force Presidential 

Flight Planning Center, 21 Squadron, AFB Waterkloof.

Name of Organization: ExecuJet Flight Operations (Pty) Ltd,

Lanseria. (1998 –04/ 2000)

Position Held : Manager Flight Operations.

Responsibilities : Managing of Flight Operations.

Flight Safety Officer.

Assisting ExecuJet Aviation Services 

Long Range Navigation Planning.

Responsible for generating the Operations Manual for 

ExecuJet, South Africa.

Member of the team that produced the Operations Manual 

for ExecuJet Scandinavia and ExecuJet Middle East.

Name of Organization: VV Consulting Engineers(05/2000-10/2000)

Position Held : Consultant (Mozambique Flood Disaster Management) 

contracted by U.N.
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Responsibilities : Formulate a proposal for a comprehensive flood disaster 

management plan for Mozambique.

Name of Organization: South African Civil Aviation Authority

Pretoria (11/2000-04/2005)

Position Held: : Head of Operations: Small Commercial.

Responsibilities: Bi-annual inspections of all licensed commercial 

operations.

Ad-hoc inspections of operators.

Advising the general aviation community on matters 

pertaining to flight operations.

Acting in an advisory capacity to the Commissioner Civil 

Aviation.

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR J.E.CLAASSEN

Doing surveillance work and acting on information wrt 

transgressions of the Aviation Act.

Safety oversight on aviation activities in general.

Route checks with the various commercial operators.

Oversight of cabin crew licensing and training.

Oversight and inspections of Aviation Training 

Organizations.

The assessment and approval of non-standard operations 

Chief Inspector Aviation Safety Oversight Airshows

Assisting Accident Investigation Department
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Name of Company: Naturelink Aviation (Pty) Ltd

(05/2005 – Aug 2009)

Position: Chief Safety Officer

Responsibilities: Safety Oversight of Naturelink Flight Operations

Aligning Naturelink Operations with client and ICAO 

requirements.

Re-writing company operations documentation to reflect 

actual operations.

Conducting company operations and safety audits.

Quality assurance.

Project safety officer for Civilian Aircraft Missile Defense 

Program (CAMPS) in conjunction with SAAB Aerospace.

Advanced Crew Resource Management(ACRM) Facilitator

Name of Company: Kershal Aviation

(08/09-10/10)

Position: Director

Responsibilities: Aviation Consulting

CRM and Safety Training

Regulatory Compliance

IOSA Preparation
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Name of Company: ASTA

(10/10-Present)

Position: Director

Responsibilities: Air Service License Applications

Aviation Consulting

Aviation Documentation and Manuals

CRM and Safety Training

Regulatory Compliance

IOSA Preparation

CRM/SEPT/SMS Instructor (ATO/0170)

Aviation Audits and Country assesments

REMARKS

1. During my SAAF career I was involved on flood relief and humanitarian 

operations in Africa. I was also a crew member on flights to the United 

Kingdom (Cambridge), USA, Reunion and Las Palmas.

2. As the Flight Planning Officer at the 21 Squadron, the SAAF Presidential Flight 

I prepared flight planning for all Presidential and VIP flights conducted 

worldwide.

3. As a member of the team that produced the ExecuJet Scandinavia and Middle 

East Operations Manuals I gained valuable insight in the JAA, FAA and ICAO 

operations requirements.

4. As a CAA Flight Operations Inspector, I was the Senior Inspector responsible 

for Safety Oversight Airshows and have visited Oshkosh. USA, in an official 

capacity, in order to gain more international experience to write the new CAA 

airshow manual.

5. As Head of Operations: Small Commercial I had extensive exposure to the 

SACAR’s, and further exposure in Hoofdorp, Netherlands, on the workings of 
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the International Civil Aviation Organization on the Government Safety Auditors 

course.

6. As part of the auditing function, I have conducted aviation assessments in 

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Iraq, Sudan, Chad, Madagascar, Indonesia, the 

DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Sao Tome and East 

Timor among others.
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EXHIBIT CE-5

Ownership

Powered Flight Charters was established as a Company under the laws of South Africa. Its 

shares belong to the following persons and corporations:

NAME CITIZENSHIP % OF OWNERSHIP

J. Jacobs South Africa 100%
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EXHIBIT CE-6

Status of Antilles Helicopter Services

Antilles Helicopter Services was established as a Company under the laws of the Territory of 

the British Virgin Islands, Business Companies Act 2004, in which the British government of 

the Virgin Islands has no ownership interest, either directly or indirectly.

None of the officers, directors, or managers of Antilles Helicopter Services holds any interest, 

directly or indirectly, in a USA air carrier, any foreign air carrier, any person engaged in the 

business of aeronautics, or any common carrier or person whose principal business is the 

holding of stock in, or controlling an air carrier.
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EXHIBIT CE-7

Insurance

Powered Flight Charters, has insurance coverage that meets or exceeds the requirements of 14 

C.F.R. §205, which insurance has been endorsed for the operation of the helicopter flights and 

which insurance names Antilles Helicopter Services as co-insured for the purpose of such. 

Find attached Powered Flight Charters USDOT Foreign Air Carrier – Certificate of Insurance 

(Form 6411).
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EXHIBIT CE-8

Powered Flight Charters SACAA Licences

Find attached a copy of PFC’s Air Operator Certificate (“AOC”) and International Air Service 

License, including “Class II, Type N1 and N4” authority (non-scheduled, or charter). The 

Powered Flight Charters International Air Service License and AOC represent the requisite 

economic authority to provide the services described herein.
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EXHIBIT CE-9

Powered Flight Charters Operating History

Powered Flight Charters is a South African company, started in 2008. The company operates 

out of Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria, South Africa. 

The company is 100% owned by Mrs. Johanita Jacobs, a South African citizen.

The helicopters used are Robinson R22, R44 and Bell Jet Ranger.

The work done with these helicopters includes Survey, Game Capture, Weddings, Movie 

Shoots, Photo Shoots and Tourist Flights. This company has flown over 2000 hours without 

incident or accident.

Antilles Helicopter Services Operating History

Antilles Helicopter Services (AHS), a British Virgin Island registered Limited Liability 

Company, currently has two directors, H Dos Santos and M Jacobs, both South African 

citizens. The company was issued with a trade licence in April 2012 by Department of Trade & 

Consumer Affairs, Premier's Office Government of the British Virgin Islands.

While ASSI processes the companies Aviation Operating Certificate, AHS will operate a nonscheduled helicopter charter operation from Terrance B. Lettsome International airport, on a 

United Kingdom Foreign Operating Permit issued to Powered Flight Charters.

The company will conduct flights in the Bell Jet Ranger and Robinson R44 helicopters. 

Operations commenced in May 2013. Attached Exhibit CE-9.
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EXHIBIT CE-10

Powered Flight Charters Helicopters

Powered Flight is operating the following helicopter on behalf of Antilles Helicopter Services:

MAKE/MODEL REGISTRATION

Bell 206B Jetranger ZS-HGR

Robinson R44 TBC
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EXHIBIT CE-11

Maintenance Arrangements

Powered Flight Charters contracted maintenance organization is authorized by the South Africa 

CAA to perform all the maintenance of the helicopters. All checks and line maintenance will 

be performed by Cape Aircraft Interiors of Cape Town International Airport, pursuant to their 

Aircraft Maintenance Organization (“AMO”) approval, a copy of which is attached.

The maintenance program is in accordance with the Manufacturers prescribed schedules.
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EXHIBIT CE-12

Cooperative Agreements

Except for the agreement with Powered Flight Charters, Antilles Helicopter Services has not 

entered into any agreements or cooperative working relationships, either oral or written, with 

any USA or foreign air carrier that would affect its proposed service. 

The normal commercial arrangements for non scheduled operations are the only such 

agreements that Antilles Helicopter Services anticipates entering into in the future.
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EXHIBIT CE-13

Financial Information

Financial information will be supplied in a separate confidential envelope.
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EXHIBIT CE-14

USA – UK/South Africa Reciprocity

Operations between the USA, UK Overseas Territories and South Africa are governed by

principles of Comity and Reciprocity. As the Department has consistently found, the charter 

services proposed herein are fully supported by comity and reciprocity principles, since many

USA carriers operate charter air services between the USA, UK Overseas Territories and South 

Africa.

The UK and South Africa are contracting states to the Convention on International Civil 

Aviation.
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EXHIBIT CE-15

Safety or Tariff Violations, Accident Information

Powered Flight Charters have not been involved in any safety or tariff violations.

Powered Flight Charters have not had any fatal accidents.
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EXHIBIT CE-16

OST Form 4523

Powered Flight Charters hereby furnishes three duly executed copies of OST Form 4523, the 

Affirmation of Warsaw Convention Liability Limits, as Exhibit CE-16.
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EXHIBIT CE-17

Agreement

Powered Flight Charters hereby furnishes the agreement with Antilles Helicopter Services for 

the provision of ACMI helicopters.
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EXHIBIT CE-18

Family Assistance Plan

Antilles Helicopter Services is seeking authority to operate only small aircraft, under 60 seats 

and under maximum payload of 18,000 pounds as set for in Public Laws 105-148 (111 Stat. 

2681) and 106-181 (114 Stat. 61).
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have, on September 24, 2014, served via electronic mail (“E-Mail”), the 

foregoing Application of Powered Flight Charters on the following persons:

Department of Transportation

Dockets Management System

Pursuant to Title 18 United States Code Section 1001, I, Debbie Sparks, in my individual 

capacity and as the authorized representative of the pleader, have not in any manner knowingly 

and wilfully falsified, concealed or failed to disclose any material fact or made any false, 

fictitious or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such 

statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the pleading. I 

understand that an individual who is found to have violated the provision of 18 U.S.C. Section 

1001 shall be fined or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this________day of_____________, 2014, by

Debbie Sparks. 

Notary Seal __________________________________

 

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