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Docket 

APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION 

FILED BY 

AERODAN, S.A. de C.V. 

Communications with respect to 

this document should be sent to: 

Gayle A. Rodriguez 

U.S. Repr~sentative 

1!601 North lamar DR. Killam Ind. Park 

:.arl:'do TX. 7804S 

9S6)717-Rl07 Phone/1956) 729-2008 Fa• 

tJOTIC'c .c '\ ~c·;:;· .. ,a; support or oppose this application by filing an answer and serving a 

ropyu,,~-,·-, .\'i''- :;TcoiJi'\SeTforA:ERODAN, SA aet::v-. anaupon eacn-person served-Witn 

thr$ •;m:i·:o~·;,- 7he due date for a~swers is September 28,2014. 

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Application of 

AERODAN, S.A. de C.V. 

BEFORE THE UNITED STATES 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TlON 

W ASHlNGTON, D.C. 

for an exemption for one year under 49 U.S.C. section 40109 

Docket 

APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION 

FILED BY 

AERODAN, S.A. de C.V. 

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40109 and Subpart D of the Department's Procedural Regulations, 

AERODAN, S.A. de C.V., (Aerodan), a Mexican air taxi operator, requests an exemption !Tom 

49 U.S.C. 41301 to authorize Aerodau to engage in charter foreign air transportation of 

passengers and medial patients, and their accompanying baggage with small aircraft between 

M~co and the United States, an~. subject to prior department approval, between other countries 

and the United States. Aerodan also requests stopover privileges and relief from the requirement 

to obtain advance approval for each Mexico-U.S. flight. Aerodan requests that this exemption be 

granted for a period of at least one year. 

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In support of this application for exemption, and pursuant to the Department's Procedural 

Regulation, Aerodan states as follows: 

1. Aerodan is an air charter transport company that transports passengers and/or medial 

patients and their accompanying belongings. Aerodan is a company that is organized and 

incorporated in Mexico. 

The name and address of Aerodan is: 

. AERODAN, S.A. de C.V. 

LAGO NEGRO 603 

REC!DENCIAL VALLE DE SAN AGUSTiN 

SALTILLO, COAHUILA, 25285 MEXICO 

2. Aerodan has been granted an authorization by Mexican authorities to conduct U.S. 

operations (continental U.S. only). The name and official address of the government air transport 

authority in Mexico having jurisdiction over Aerodan is as follows: 

SECRET ARIA DE COMUNICACIONES Y TRANSPORTES 

DIRECCION GENERAL DE AERONAUTlCA CIVIL 

AVENIDA XOLA, ESQUINA CON EJE CENTRAL, SIN, 

COL. NARVARTE, DEL. BENITO JUAREZ. . 

MEXICO, OF 

MEXICO 

3. The specific operations that Aerodan intends to conduct consists mainly of air 

transportation of passengers and/or medical patients, and their accompanying baggage, to various 

locations. Aerodan estimates that it will operate approximately 8 round trips between Mexico 

and the U.S. monthly. Almost all of the traffic will originate in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. 

Authorization for U.S.- Mexican charter operations is governed by the U.S.-Mexico Air 

Transport Agreement. 

4. Directors and key management personnel of Aerodan are listed as follows: 

Daniel Carrlzalez Sosa 

Title: Director General 

Citizenship: Mexican 

Address: Calle El Abra Numero 595 

Colonia Recidencial Valle San Agustin 

Sahilla,_Coah. 

Mexico 

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ARTCRO RA:'vllREZ LOI'EZ 

Title: Director of Operations 

Citizenship: Mexican 

Address: Hacienda De La Providencia 547 

Colonia Hacienda Ill 

Saltillo, Coah. 

Mexico 

Victor Bladlmlr Lara Perez 

Title: Chief of Maintenance 

Citizenship: Mexican 

Address: Calle Lago Negro Numero 603 

Valle San Agustin 

Saltillo, Coah. 

Mexico 

Jesus Ubaldo Mulliz Valdes 

Title: Chief of Administration 

Citizenship: Mexican 

Address: Calle Escudos N umero 223 

Fraccionarniento Valle San Agustin 

Saltillo, Coah. 

Mexico 

None of the individuals listed above own or control any interest in any other aeronautics 

company. Information on Aerodan's pilot personnel is included in this submission as Attachment 

A. 

5. Stockholders of Aerodan are detailed as follows: 

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Daniel Carrizalez Sosa Mexican 90% 

Maria De Los An~~:eles Sosa Martinez Mexican 5% 

Elizabeth Carrizalez Sosa Mexican 5% 

Total 100.0% 

None of the above stockholders own or control any interest in any other aetonaulics comj)lllly. 

6. Copies of the Foreign Air Carriers Certificate oflnsurance (DOT Form 6411) are 

included in this submission as Attachment B. 

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7. The Direccion General de Aeronautics Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has granted 

authorization for U.S. operations (continental U.S.). A copy of the authorization as issued by the 

DGAC is included in this submission as Attachment C. 

8. Operations consist of air charter transportation of passengers and/or medical patients 

from their base of operations in Saltillo, Coaltuila, Mexico, to various locations. Captain 

Carrizalez has over 30 years of experience as a pilot. Captain Hernandez also has over 30 years 

of experience as a pilot and as an official of aviation operations. Aerodan observes and adheres 

to the safety regulations and laws of the countries in which they fly. Acrodan has not defaulted 

on any transportation commitments to date. Mr. Lara has 6 years of maintenance experience in 

Hawker, Saberliner, and Nihon aircraft. Mr. Muniz is a Certified Public Accountant with 17 

years of experience. 

9. Aerodan 's fleet consists of the following aircraft: 

. ·• .. :·. Aiflliatf'·· ... , .'" •Jo' 'Ro • . ,,, 

on 

Hawker400 XA-GLS Mexican Owned 

Aerodan does not presently plan on leasing additional aircraft. 

10. Maintenance of Aerodan's fleet is performed at the facilities of Aero Tecnica, S.A. de 

C.V.located in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. 

11. Aerodan does not have any agreements with any other catriers. 

12. The financial statement for Aerodan for tlte last two years will be sent under separate 

cover. 

Submitted bv. 

GAYLE A. RODRIGUEZ 

for AEROOAN, S.A. de C.V. 

Date: Sep 25 , 2014 

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