BEFORE THE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C

Application of 

ABACO AIR LTD Docket No. OST-1999-5708

 

for an exemption pursuant to 

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

Charter Air Transportation 

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 July 16, 

2012. Abaco Air requests that this Authority, which expired on July 16, 2013 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, with the 

following exceptions:-

The President of Abaco Air Ltd. is now Denise D. Kelly The Vice-President of Abaco air Ltd. is now 

Jonathan M. Cartwright The Director of Maintenance of Abaco Air Ltd. is now Anthony Fowler The Chief 

Engineer of Abaco Air Ltd. is now Charles Williamson.

The Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations of Abaco Air Ltd. is now

Capt. Edrick Symonette. 

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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

President & Accountable Manager

ABACO AIR LIMITED

P.O.Box AB20492

Marsh Harbour International Airport

Marsh Harbour, Abaco,

BAHAMAS.

(242-367-2266)

ddk@flyabacoair.com
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 

MINISTRYOFTOURISMANDAVIATION 

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION 

THE CIVIL AVIATION ACT, CHAPTER 284 

CIVIL AVIATION (LICENSING OF AIR SERVICES) REGULfl-TIONS 

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 qf this licence. 

2. This licence is effective FEBRUARY 8, 201.2 for a period not exceeding 1WO (2) YEARS. 

3. ABACO AIR LTD. 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 O§, S 

Caicos andProvidenciales on 'ililtiw#; J 

Issued: January 1.0, 201.2 

Reference: MT#<-A/CAD/35/(1.)/77 

\. 

P. 0. BOX 492'·' 

Marsh Harbow•, Abaco 

Minister of Tourism and Aviation 
·t~ 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 ,.. ~ Iii 0 comment on the accuracy of the estimate or make suggestions for reducing this burden, please direct your comments to: U.S. 

~~: Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Analysis, X-56, 400 7'h St., SW, ., Washington, D.C. 20590. According to the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB .s'r'TES of~ control number. 

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

OMB No. 2106-0030 Expires 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. 

of Transportation, Special Authorities Division (X-46), 400 7'h Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590 

Department 

(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 

Abaca Air Limited, P.O. Box AB 492, Marsh Harbour 

Abaca Bahamas FAA Certificate 

Number 

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

effective from 03/14/13 until ten (1 0) 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 (Check One): 

~ is licensed to issue aircraft insurance policies in the United States; 

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

l 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. 

(Comg)ete ag.r;J./icab/e section A, 8, or C below): 

A. CANADIAN CHARTER AIR TAXI OPERATORS 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. (Comg)ete seearate or combined 

coverage as a@roeriate): 

'" Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

PolicY. NO. T'L.Q.e of LiabilitY. Each Q.erson Each Occurrence 

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. 

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

J 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 aircraft 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 separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

Policy No. Type of Liability Each person Each Occurrence 

ADOOO 140 H499 Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

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

$300,000 

$2,000,000 

$300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

AD000140H499 Passenger Bodily Injury 

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). (Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

Policy No. Type of Liability Each person Each Occurrence 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

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

$300,000 

$20,000,000 

$300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

Passenger Bodily Injury 

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) (Check One): 

0 Operations conducted with all aircraft operated by the insured 

Ci( Operations conducted with the following types of aircraft: 

;1 Operations with the following aircraft: (Use additional page if necessary) 

Make and Model 

AeroCommander 500 

BN2A-21 Islander 

FAA or Foreign Flag 

Registration No. 

C6-BHY 

C6-BAA 

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

Allianz 

(Name of Insurer) 

c/o Cooper Gay 

(Address) 

London, United Kingdon 

(City, State, Zip Code) 

Matthew Gould 

Contact (person who can verify the effectiveness of the coverage) 

_+___..:.4--=:-4,.._(0=-.J.)-72=-=0'-'7-::=8:....:.1-=.6--:=5c..::c6--=:-13=,-_•/ +44 (0) 20 7204 4893 

(Area Code, Phone Number) (Area Code, Fax Number) 

(Signature, if applicable) 

(Date) 

Tavares & Higgs Insurance Agents & Brokers Ltd. 

(Name of Broker, if applicable) 

P.O. Box SP-64003 

(Address) 

Nassau, Bahamas 

(City, State, Zip Code) 

Mark Reynolds 

(Officer or authorized representative) 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration Foreign Operations Specifications 

FAA Principal Inspector(s) Name/Title Phone Number Fax Number 

Frank, Albert Principal Operations Inspector 954-641-6753 954-641-6720 

Leon, Luis A Principal Avionics Inspector 954-641-6744 954-641-6720 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

E-mail Address 

albert.frank@faa.gov 

luis.a.leon@faa.gov 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[1] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6117/2013, [2] AMENDMENT#: 10 

DATE: 2013.06.17 13:10:24-05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

Date 

AOOl-3 

Arndt. No: 10 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration Foreign Operations Specifications 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[1] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/17/2013, [2] AMENDMENT#: 3 

DATE: 2013.06.17 13:40:26-05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

· ent/Accountable Manager Date 

ABACO AIR LIMITED A002-9 

Arndt. No: 3 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration Foreign Operations Specifications 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[I] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/17/2013, [2] AMENDMENT#: 9 

DATE: 2013.06.17 14:16:18-05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

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Kelly, Denise D., P sident/Accountable Manager Date 

ABACO AIR LIMITED A004-4 

Arndt. No: 9 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

E-mail: 

Foreign Operations Specifications 

hadderley.fsi@gmail.gov 

1. The Foreign Air Carrier applies for the authorizations in this paragraph. 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[1] SUPPORT INFO: ABACO AIR LTD. LETTER DATED, 22 MARCH 2013 

[2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/17/2013, [3] AMENDMENT#: 4 

DATE: 2013.06.17 15:06:21 -05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

I 4J1 J"LI/.1( ( 2-0 I 3 

Kelly, Denise D., res1dent/Accountable Manager Date 

ABACO AIR LIMITED A006-2 

Arndt. No: 4 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

(ii) At night--1 mile. 

Foreign Operations Specifications 

(c) No foreign air carrier may operate a helicopter under VFR unless that person has visual 

surface reference or, at night, visual surface light reference, sufficient to safely control the 

helicopter. 

d. At a minimum, the fuel requirements specified in ICAO Annex 6, (Part I, 4.3.6 for airplanes, 

and Part III, 2.3.6 for helicopters), shall be met. 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[ 1] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/17/2013, [2] AMENDMENT #: I 

DATE: 2013.06.17 15:41:43-05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

ABACO AIR LIMITED 

l S:r Jll'-'f t 2D 13 

tl Accountable Manager Date 

B056-2 

Arndt. No: 1 

Identification No.: QBCF211F 
U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration Foreign Operations Specifications 

1. Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

2. These Foreign Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. 

Digitally signed by Albert Frank, Principal Operations Inspector (S023) 

[1] EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/17/2013, [2] AMENDMENT#: I 

DATE: 2013.06.17 15:51:35-05:00 

3. I hereby accept and receive the Foreign Operations Specifications in this paragraph. 

I .,,. -rIAL~ 2o 13 

Kelly, Denise D., Presid nt/Accountable Manager Date 

ABACO AIR LIMITED C067-4 

Arndt. No: 1 

Identification No.: QBCF211F