## 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 February 03, 2010. Abaco Air requests that this Authority, which is expired on February 3rd 2011, 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:
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## 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. (cont'd)

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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, 2010 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)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PART A - General HQCONTROL EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT DATE Issuance, Applicabili!y and Reports 10/19/06 2 Definitions and"Abbreviations OSI30/03 3 Aircraft Authorized for Operations to the United 10/13/0S States 4 Summary ofSpecial Authorizations, Limitations and 1OI1SI04 Restrictions S Exemptions andDeviations OSI06/02 

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### 9 Airport Aeronautical Data 08118/0S 10 Aeronautical Weather Data 08/18/0S 14 Special EnRoute Operations in Class G U.S. Airspace 1112SI02 23 Procedure for Operations During Ground Icing 10/26106 Conditions 24 Air Ambulance Operations OSI06/02 26 Restricted Operation ofCertain Stage 2 Airplanes OSI06/02 27 Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) OSI06/02 28 AircraftWet Lease Arrangements 04/12/0S 29 Aircraft Interchange Arrangements OSI06/02 36 Traffic Alert and CollisionAvoidance System (TCAS) 04112/05 40 Aircraft Radio Equipment 04/06106 447 EmergencyAirworthiness Directives (AD) 1 011 SI04 NotificationRequirements for U.S.-Registered Aircraft

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- All U.S. Airports 54 Special Limitations and Provisions for Instrument Approach Procedures and IFR Landing Minimums 55 Alternate Airport IFR WeatherMinimums 56 IFR TakeoffMinimums (Large Airplanes)

- All U.S. Airports and Alternate Airports for Departure 57 IFR TakeoffMinimums (Small Airplanes)

- All U.S. Airports and Alternate Airports for Departure 59 Category II Instrument Approach and Landing Operations

- U.S. Airports 60 Category III Instrument Approach and Landing Operations

- U.S. Airports 63 IFR RNAV Departure Procedures (DP) and Standard Tenninal Arrivals (STAR)

- U.S. Airports 64 Tenninal Area IFR Operations in Class G Airspace and at Airports without an Operating Control Tower

- Nonscheduled Passenger and All-Cargo Operations 65 Powerback Operations with Airplanes 67 Special Airplane Authorizations, Provisions, and Limitations for Certain Airports 68 Noise Abatement Departure Profiles 70 Airports Authorized for Scheduled Airplane Operations 74 Category I, ILS, MLS, or GLS Approach Procedures and IFR Landing Minimums

- All U.S. Airports 75 Category I IFR Landing Minimums

- Circling Maneuvers 76 Category I IFR Landing Minimums

- Contact Approaches at U.S. Airports 77 Tenninal Visual Flight Rules, Limitations, and Provisions 80 Tenninal Area IFR O}'erations in Class G Airspace and at Airports without an Operating Control Tower for Scheduled Passenger Operations 81 Special Non 14 CFR Part 97 Instrument Approach or Departure Procedures 83 IASA Category 2 Special Operational Restrictions

- Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Operations, Additional Aircraft and Special Authorizations 84 RNP SAAAR

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# 0 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 

### i" 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 OMS control number. Office ofthe Secretary NOTE: For information on where to file completed copies ofthis form, see FILING INSTRUCTIONS below. ofTransportation OMS 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 ChalterAir Taxi Operator. file an original ofthis form with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Special Authorities Division (X-46), 4007"' Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20590 (Please type information, exceptsignatures.) THIS CERTIFIES THAT: 

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### AB-492. 

### Marsh Harbour Abaco. Bahamas FAA Certificate Number (Nami' address and FAA Certificate number of Insured Foreign Air Carrier) 

### 03 14/11 effective from until ten (10) days after written notice from the insurer or carrier ofthe intent to terminate coverage is received by the Department of Transportation. NOTE: Part 205 of the Department's Regulations does not allowfor a predetermined termination date, and a certificate showing such a date is unacceptable.

-_.- 1. The Insurer (Check One): 

### f is licensed to issue aircraft insurance policies in the United States; I is licensed or approved by the government of to issue aircraft insurance policies; or 

### :1 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 ofaircraft in "foreign airtransportation" as that term is defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102. (Com{!./ete al2l2/icable section A, B, orC 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 of7,500 pounds or less; and/or (2) a maximum authorized takeoff weight on wheels of no more than 35,000 pounds. (Complete sel2arate orcombined coverage as al2l2rol2riate): Separate Coverages: Minim!d.m Limit PQlic'i.No. T'(12li,ofUability. E§!.9.h gersQn t;.ar;:h 09.f.!d.rrenr,;.fi 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 x75% of total number of passenger seats installed in aircraft Combined Coverage: This combined coverage is a single limit of liability for each occurrence at least equal to the required minimums stated above for bodify injury (excluding passengers). property damage, and passenger bodily injury. PolicyNo. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars This policy covers CARGO operations onlyand 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 (Le, with 60 or fewer passengerseats orwith a maximum payload capacity of 18,000 pounds or less). (Camg}ete sel2arate arcombinedcoverage as al2l2rOl2riate): 

### I.l: Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit Polic'LNo. T'LQe of**Liabili~** Each l2erson f.,ach Occurrence AJ)QQQ14QF Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other than cargo attendants) and Property Damage Liability $300,000 $2,000,000 

### ADOOO]40E Passenger Bodily Injury $300.000 $300.000 x 75% of total number of passenger seats installed in aircraft J 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. PolicyNo. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars I] This policy covers CARGO operations onlyand excludes passenger Jiability 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). (Comg}ete sel2aratfl. orcomQinedcoverage as al2l2roQ.riate): [ Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit Polic'LNo. T'LQe of**L&.Qili~** Each Q.erson Each Occurrence 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. PolicyNo. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

### 0 This policy covers CARGO operations onlyand excludes passenger liability insurance.

S-'--**~** =.**~ ~**  ==e-" 3. The policy or policies listed in this certificate insure(s) (Check Qne): Make and Model FAA or Foreign Flag Regi§tration No. i Operations conducted with all aircraft operated by the insured 

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

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