Application of 

AERO LAGUNA, S.A. de C.V. 

for a renewal of exemption for one year under 

49 U.S.C. section 40109 

Docket OST-1999-5900 

APPLICATION OF 

AERO LAGUNA, S.A. de C.V. 

FOR A RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Communications with respect to 

this document should be sent to: 

Daniel Elizondo 

U.S. Representative 

123 Barton 

San Antonio, TX 78225 

(210) 927-2581 Telephone and Fax 

Dated: June 12, 2010 

NOTICE: Any person may support or oppose this application by filing an answer and serving a 

copy of that answer on counsel for Aero Laguna, S.A. de C.V., and upon each person served 

with this application. The due date for answers is July 6, 2010.
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BEFORE THE UNITED STATES 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Application of 

AERO LAGUNA, S.A. de C.V. 

for a renewal of exemption for one year under 

49 U.S.C. section 40109 

Docket OST-1999-5900 

APPLICATION OF 

AERO LAGUNA, S.A. de C.V. 

FOR A RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

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

Laguna, S.A. de C.V., (Aero Laguna), a Mexican air taxi operator of executive aircraft, requests 

a renewal of the exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 to authorize Aero Laguna to engage in charter 

foreign air transportation of passengers and their accompanying baggage with small aircraft 

between Mexico and the United States, and, subject to prior department approval, between other 

countries and the United States. Aero Laguna also requests stopover privileges and relief from 

the requirement to obtain advance approval for each Mexico-U.S. flight. Aero Laguna requests 

that this exemption be renewed for a period of at least one year.
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 In support of this application for renewal, and pursuant to the Department's Procedural 

Regulation, Aero Laguna states as follows: 

1. Aero Laguna is an air transport company that transports passengers and their 

accompanying belongings. 

The name and address of Aero Laguna is: 

AERO LAGUNA, S.A. de C.V. 

MAPIMI NO. 155 

PARQUE INDUSTRIAL LAGUNERO 

GOMEZ PALACIO, DURANGO, C.P. 35070 

MÉXICO 

2. Aero Laguna continues to be licensed by Mexican authorities to conduct U.S. operations. 

The name and official address of the government air transport authority in Mexico having 

jurisdiction over Aero Laguna is as follows: 

SECRETARIA DE COMUNICACIONES Y TRANSPORTES 

DIRECCION GENERAL DE AERONAUTICA CIVIL 

AVE. PROVIDENCIA 807 

COL. DEL VALLE 

MEXICO, C.P. 03100, D.F. 

MEXICO 

3. The specific operations that Aero Laguna continues to conduct consist of air charter 

transportation of its passengers, and their accompanying baggage. 

4. Directors/officers/key management personnel of Aero Laguna have not changed since the 

last application for renewal of exemption. 

5. Ownership and control of Aero Laguna has not changed since the last application for 

renewal of exemption. 

6. Authorization for U.S. operations by Aero Laguna as granted by the Direccion General 

de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico continues to remain in effect. Aero Laguna has 

submitted a request for renewal of the AOC and a copy of the transmittal letter is included as 
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Attachement B. 

7. Aero Laguna has not had any safety violations since the last application for renewal. 

Aero Laguna has not defaulted on any transportation commitments since the last application for 

renewal. 

8. Aero Laguna has not had any changes of aircraft since the last application for renewal. 

9. The aircraft maintenance program of Aero Laguna has not changed since the last 

application for renewal and continues in effect. 

10. Aero Laguna does not have any agreements with any other carriers. 

11. The past two years of U.S. operations for Aero Laguna were successful. A copy of the 

financial statement for the last two years is included as Attachment B. 

12. Operation specifications under Part 129 continue in effect. 

WE ARE RELYING ON THE AUTOMATIC EXTENSION PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL 

LAW -- SPECIFICALLY 5 USC 558(c) AS IMPLEMENTED BY 14 CFR PART 377 -- TO 

KEEP OUR EXEMPTION AUTHORITY IN EFFECT, PENDING FINAL DEPARTMENT 

ACTION ON THIS RENEWAL APPLICATION. 

Submitted by 

Daniel Elizondo 

for Aero Laguna, S.A. de C.V.