BEFORE THE 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C 

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Application of ) 

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ABACO AIR LTD ) Docket No. OST-1999-5708 

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for an exemption pursuant to ) 

49 U.S.C. 41301 (U.S./Bahamas ) 

Charter Air Transportation) ) 

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APPLICATION OF 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

FOR RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION 

Abaco Air Limited hereby applies for renewal of its exemption from 

49 U.S.C. Section 41301 which authorizes Abaco Air to engage in 

charter foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail 

between the Bahamas and Florida, using small equipment. 

The Department granted the above authority to Abaco Air Ltd. by 

Notice of Action Taken dated May 19th 2011. Abaco Air requests 

that this Authority, which is expires on May 19th 2012, be renewed 

for a period of at least one year. 

ABACO AIR LIMITED invokes the automatic Extension provisions of 

the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. 558 (c), as 

implemented by 14 C.F.R. Part 377.10, to maintain its Exemption 

Authority in effect pending a final Department determination on 

this renewal application. 

In support of this application, Abaco Air Ltd. states the 

following: 

1. Abaco Air continues to be fit, willing and able to provide 

the small aircraft passenger charter service for which it requests 

renewed authority. Abaco Air Ltd. remains Bahamian owned and 

Bahamian controlled. The relevant circumstances under which Abaco 

Air Ltd. received its former grant of exemption authority remain 

unchanged. 
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2. Abaco Air Ltd.'s Bahamas Authority to conduct passenger and 

freight charter service remains in full force and effect as 

evidenced by the enclosed copies of our Permit issued 8th 

February, 2012 for a period of two years. 

3. Abaco Air Ltd.'s Authority to conduct charters into Florida 

is based on principles of comity and reciprocity between the 

Bahamas and the United States. Abaco Air Ltd. submits that the 

continuation of this authorization is warranted given the 

harmonious state of aviation relations between the United States 

and the Bahamas. 

4. Abaco Air Ltd.'s renewal application is limited in scope and 

non-controversial. The service Abaco Air Ltd. proposes to operate 

is substantially identical to that it performed during the past 

year, i.e. personalized transport services to its passengers, 

utilizing small aircraft. 

5. Abaco Air Ltd.'s U.S. authority remains in place as evidenced 

by the enclosed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation 

FAA Operating Specifications QBCF211F. 

6. Abaco Air Ltd. 's required insurance coverage is in place as 

evidenced by the enclosed OST 6411 Forms. 

Abaco Air Ltd. hereby respectfully requests renewal of its 

Authority to engage in Foreign Charter Air Transportation of 

persons and freight with small aircraft as outlined herein. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Denise D. Kelly 

Vice-President & Accountable Manager 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

P.O.Box AB20492 

Marsh Harbour International Airport 

Marsh Harbour, Abaco, 

BAHAMAS. 

(242-367-2266) 

ddk@flyabacoair.com 

10th May, 2012. 
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND AVIATION 

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION 

THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT, CHAPTER 284 

CIVIL AVIATION (LICENSING OF AIR SERVICES) REGUJATIONS 

CERTIFICATE 

LICENCE TO PROVIDE CHARTER SERVICES 

1. The Minister responsible for Aviation (hereinafter referred to as "the Minister") in accordance with 

the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, Chapter 284, Civil Aviation (Licensing of Air Services 

Regulations, 1976 as amended) hereby grants to 

2. 

ABA CO AIR LTD. 

(hereinafter referred to as "the Company")a licence to operate charter air services as specified in 

paragraph 3 herein, subject to the terms and conditions set out in Schedule "B", hereto, which Schedule 

shall be deemed to form part of this licence. 

2. This licence is effective FEBRUARY 8, 2012 for a period not exceeding 1WO (2) YEARS. 

3. ABA CO AIR LID. is hereby empowered to operate the following charter air services:-

Passenger and Freight Charter Air Services between: 

1. Abaco and all points in The Bahamas. 

2. All ports of entry in The Bahamas to all ports of entry in Flo a. 

3· Marsh Harbour on the one hand and Grand Turk, North Cai ~. S 

Caicos and PNroideneiales on 77Y du ' J 

Issued: January 10, 2012 

Reference: MT&A/CAD/35/(1Jt77 

P.O.BOX492 

Marsh Harbour, Abaco 

Minister of Tourism and Aviation 
U.S. Oepartrnent. 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation · 

Administration 

Foreign Operations Specifications 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART A- General 

HQCONTROL EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT 

DATE 

1 Issuance, Applicabili!Y and Reports 10/19/06 

2 Definitions and 'Abbreviations 05/30/03 

3 Aircraft Authorized for Operations to the United 10/13/05 

States 

4 Summary of SpeCial Authorizations, Limitations and 10/15/04 

Restrictions 

5 Exemptions and Deviations 05/06/02 

6 Foreign Air Carrier Management Personnel 06/06/02 

7 Other Designated Persons 05/06/02 

8 Operational Control 08118/05 

9 Airport Aeronautical Data 08/18/05 

10 Aeronautical Weather Data 08118/05 

14 Special En Route Operations in Class G U.S. Airspace 11/25/02 

23 Procedure for Operations During Ground Icing 10/26/06 

Conditions 

24 Air Ambulance Operations 05/06/02 

26 Restricted Operation of Certain Stage 2 Airplanes 05/06/02 

27 Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) 05/06/02 

28 Aircraft Wet Lease Arrangements 04/12/05 

29 Aircraft Interchange Arrangements 05/06/02 

36 Traffic Alert and Collision A voidance System (TCAS) 04/12/05 

40 Aircraft Radio Equipment 04/06/06 

447 Emergency Airworthiness Directives (AD) 10/15/04 

Notification Requirements for U.S.-Registered 

Aircraft 

Print Date: 01107/2009 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

DATE 

12/06/06 

04/13/04 

01/07/09 

12/06/06 

(Not used) 

01/07/09 

01/07/09 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

12/06/06 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

(Not used) 

04119/06 

04/19/06 

(Not used) 

NUMBER 

7 

2 

9 

8 

3 

4 

0 

2 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportatiqn 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Foreign Operations Specifications 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

P_ART B-En Route Authorizations, Limitations, and Procedures 

HQCONTROL EFFECTIVE 

DATE DATE 

31 VFR and IFR En Route Limitations and Provisions 11/27/02 02/11103 

34 IFR Class I En Route Navigation Using Area 05/06/02 (Not used) 

Navigation Systems 

35 Class I Navigation in the U.S. Class A Airspace Using 05/06/02 (Not used) 

Area or Long-Range Navigation Systems 

39 Operations in North Atlantic Minimum Navigation 10/15/04 (Not used) 

Performance Specifications (NAT !MNPS) Airspace 

With U.S. Registered Airplanes 

46 Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 10/15/04 (Not used) 

(RVSM) Airspace of the United States and Operations 

in RVSM Airspace by U.S. Registered Aircraft 

51 Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Limitations and Provisions 11/11102 (Not used) 

- Large Airplanes 

56 Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Limitations and Provisions 11/11102 02/11103 

- Small Airplanes and Helicopters 

AMENDMENT 

NUMBER 

3 

0 

Print Date: 12/06/2006 Identification No.: QBCF211F 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Foreign Operations Specifications L ...... 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART C- Airplane Terminal Instrument Procedures & Airport Authorizations & Limitations 

HQCONTROL EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT 

DATE DATE NUMBER 

50 Special Pilot-in-Command Qualification Airports 10/15/04 (Not used) 

51 Terminal Instrument Procedures 05/30/02 02/11103 . 2 

52 Basic Instrument Approach Procedure Authorizations 04/24/03 04/30/03 2 

- All Airports 

53 Straight-In Category I Approach Procedures Other 04/08/03 04/10/03 2 

Than ILS, MLS, or GLS - IFR Landing Minimums -

All U.S. Airports 

54 Special Limitations and Provisions for Instrument 05/30/02 10/03/02 

Approach Procedures and IFR Landing Minimums 

55 Alternate Airport IFR Weather Minimums 05106102 10/03/02 

56 IFR Takeoff Minimums (Large Airplanes)- All U.S. 05/06/02 (Not used) 

Airports and Alternate Airports for Departure 

57 IFR Takeoff Minimums (Small Airplanes)- All U.S. 05/06/02 10/03/02 2 

Airports and Alternate Airports for Departure 

59 Category II Instrument Approach and Landing 10115/04 (Not used) 

Operations -U.S. Airports 

60 Category III Instrument Approach and Landing 09117/03 (Not used) 

Operations- U.S. Airports 

63 IFR RNA V Departure Procedures (DP) and Standard 12113/05 (Not used) 

Terminal Arrivals (STAR)- U.S. Airports 

64 Terminal Area IFR Operations in Class G Airspace 11127/02 (Not used) 

and at Airports without an Operating Control TowerNonscheduled Passenger and All-Cargo Operations 

65 Powerback Operations with Airplanes 05/06/02 (Not used) 

67 Special Airplane Authorizations, Provisions, and 10/15/04 04/19/06 0 

Limitations for Certain Airports 

68 Noise Abatement Departure Profiles 05/06/02 (Not used) 

70 Airports Authorized for Scheduled Airplane 11113/02 (Not used) 

Operations 

74 Category I, ILS, MLS, or GLS Approach Procedures 04/08/03 04110/03 2 

and IFR Landing Minimums -All U.S. Airports 

75 Category I IFR Landing Minimums - Circling 05/06/02 (Not used) 

Maneuvers 

76 Category I IFR Landing Minimums - Contact 07/25/03 (Not used) 

Approaches at U.S. Airports 

77 Terminal Visual Flight Rules, Limitations, and 11119/02 (Not used) 

Provisions 

80 Terminal Area IFR O~rations in Class G Airspace 11/27/02 (Not used) 

and at Airports without an Operating Control Tower 

for Scheduled Passenger Operations 

81 Special Non 14 CFR Part 97 Instrument Approach or 11125/02 (Not used) 

Departure Procedures 

83 IASA Category 2 Special Operational Restrictions - 12/02/05 (Not used) 

Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Operations, Additional 

Aircraft and Special Authorizations 

84 RNP SAAAR- Area Navigation (RNA V) Required 04/18/06 (Not used) 

Print Date: 04119/2006 Identification No.: QBCF211F 

ABA CO AIR LIMITED 
U.$. Departmf'lnt 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Foreign Operations Specifications 

Navigation Performance (RNP) Instrument Approach 

Procedures With Spt<_cial Aircraft and Aircrew 

Authorization Required (SAAAR) 

359 Special Authorization For Certain Category II 

Operations at Specifically Approved U.S. Facilities 

Print Date: 04/19/2006 

10115/04 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

(Not used) 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
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f3' AGENCY DISPLAY OF ESTIMATED BURDEN 

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. If you wish 

to comment on the accuracy of the estimate or make suggestions for reducing this burden, please direct your comments to: 

U.S. Department ofTransportation, Office of Aviation Analysis, X-56, 400 71h St., SW,., Washington, D.C. 20590. According 

~6J;iiiidl'~ to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays 

a valid OMS control number. 

Office of the Secretary 

of Transportation NOTE: For information on where to file completed copies of this form, see FILING INSTRUCTIONS below. 

OMB No. 2106-0030 Exoires 9-30-2007 

FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 

POLICIES OF INSURANCE FOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT BODILY INJURY 

AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY 

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: File a signed original of this form with the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Transportation Div., AFS-260, 

800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. (See EXCEPTION below.) 

EXCEPTION: If Section 2.A. is filled in because the insured is a Canadian Charter Air Taxi Operator, file an original of this form with the U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Special Authorities Division (X-46), 400 71h Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590 

(Please type information, except signatures.) 

THIS CERTIFIES THAT: Allianz I Lloyd's 

(Name of Insurer) 

has issued a policy or policies of Aircraft Liability Insurance to Abaco Air Limited, P.O. Box AB492, Marsh 

Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas FAA Certificate Number 

(Name, address and FAA Certificate number of Insured Foreign Air Carrier) 

effective from 03/14/12 until ten (10) days after written notice from the insurer or carrier of the intent to terminate 

coverage is received by the Department of Transportation. 

NOTE: Part 205 of the Department's Regulations does not allow for a predetermined termination date, and a certificate showing such a 

date is unacceptable. 

1. The Insurer (!<heck OneJ: 

jl$: Is licensed to issue aircraft insurance policies In the United States; 

0 is licensed or approved by the government of to issue aircraft insurance policies; or 

0 is an approved surplus line insurer in the State(s) of 

2. The insurer assumes, under the policy or policies listed below, aircraft accident liability insured to minimums at least equal to the following 

during operation, maintenance, or use of aircraft in "foreign air transportation" as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102. 

(~QaJ.Q/.g_tg, SJ.QQ/.icaglg, §JJ.Ql/QI1 d, ~. QC: Q flJl.lo'(f): 

A. CANADIAN CHARTER AIR TAX! OPERA TORS WITH PART 294 AUTHORITY ONLY 

The aircraft covered by this policy have: (1) 30 or fewer passenger seats and a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less; 

and/or (2) a maximum authorized takeoff weight on wheels of no more than 35,000 pounds. (Complete se12SJ.rafe Qr combined 

coverage as appromtatel: 

0 Separate Coverages: Mjnimum. Umit 

EQl/Q.~ f:i.Q. r'{J}§. 2lt.&.l1.ili~ {;.SJ.Qb. ~(§Qn ESJ,Q/1 Qccurrear;§. 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability $75,000 $2,000,000* (See note) 

Passenger Bodily Injury $75,000 $75,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

0 Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required minimums 

stated above for bodily Injury (excluding passengers). property damage, and passenger bodily Injury. 

Polley No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

0 This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger liability insurance. 

*NOTE: If the aircraft covered by this policy have more than 30 passenger seats or more than a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, the 

minimum limit per occurrence shall be $20,000,000. 

OST Form 6411 
B. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING SMALL AIRCRAFT 

The a~rcraft covered by this policy are SMALL AIRCRAFT (i.e., with 60 or fewer passenger seats or with a maximum payload 

capacity of 18,000 pounds or less). (Complete seD8(ate or combined coverage as BDJ){'QDriatel: 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

Policr. {:I.Q. T~Q!Liabilit!{. t;.ac(l lJ§.t§.On Each Occ!!,rrence 

AD000140g499 Combined Bodily Injury {Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability $300,000 $2,000,000 

AD000140g499 Passenger Bodily Injury $300,000 $300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

0 Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required minimums 

stated above for bodily injury (excluding passengers), property damaged, and passenger bodily injury. 

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

0 This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger liability insurance. 

c. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING LARGE AIRCRAFT 

The aircraft covered by this policy are LARGE AIRCRAFT (i.e .• with more than 60 passenger seats or with a maximum payload capacity of 

more than 18,000 pounds). (.Com.QJ.fttft §§.Q.aCSJ.tfl. Qr !<!2tD.Q[IJ!iJl !<QV~rnge l!~ fttmm.m:i§.tg,): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minim!!,m Limit 

EQUID!. t./.Q. I'i.r:J§. Qf Uabilii:Y. fi.fl.!<.tl Q§.t§.QQ fi.fJ.Cll Qccurrea!<.ft 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

than cargo attendants} and Property Damage Liability $300,000 $20,000,000 

Passenger Bodily Injury $300,000 $300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

0 Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required minimums 

stated above for bodily injury (excluding passengers}. property damaged, and passenger bodily injury. 

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

0 This policy covers CARGO operations only and excludes passenger liability insurance. 

3. The policy or policies listed in this certificate insure(s} (ChE!Qk Qne): Make and Model FAA or Foreign Flag 

tNo 

0 Operations conducted with all aircraft operated by the insured sero~..;ommanaer ;,uu '-Q-.ortt 

~ Operations conducted with the following types of aircraft: BN-2B-26 Islander C6-BHH 

0 Operations with the following aircraft: (Use additional page If necessary) BN2A-21 Islander C6-BAA 

4. Each policy listed in this certificate meets or exceeds the requirements in 14 CFR Part 205. 

Allianz Star General Insurance Agents & Broke1s 

(Name of Insurer) (Name of Broker. if applicable) 

c/o Cooper Gay P.O. Box N-1108 

(Address) (Address) 

London, UK Nassau, Bahamas 

(City, State, Zip Code) (City, State, Zip Code) 

Nicholas Red grove 

Contact (person who can verify the effectiveness of the coverage) (Officer or authorized representative) 

I 

242 393 5529 I 242 .....,3 93 7822 

(Area Code, Phone Number) (Araa Code, Fax Number) (Araa ~~ode, Fax Number) 

(Signature, if applicable) 

May lOth, 2012 May lOt ~~ 12 

(Date) (Date)