Application of

Aeronaves TSM, SA de c.v.

For a renewal of exemption for two years under

49 U.s.C. section 40109

Docket OST-1999-5804

APPLICATION OF

AERONAVES TSM, S.A. de C.V.

FOR A RENEWAL OF EXEMPTION

Communications with respect to

this document should be addressed to:

Jeff Swain

US Operations Manager

9902 Crystal Court

Suite 108

Laredo, TX 78045

(956)-790-8368

Dated: 20 March 2015

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

of the answer on counsel for Aeronaves TSM, S.A de C.V. and upon each person served with this

application. The due date for answers is 27 March, 2015.
BEFORE THE UNITED STATES D

EPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Application of

AERONAVES TSM, SA de C.V .

. For a renewal of exemption for two years under

49 us.c, section 40109

Docket OST-1999·5B04

APPLICATION OF

AERONAVES TSM, SA de C.V.

FOR RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF EXEMPTION

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

TSM, SA de C.V.. (Aeronaves), a Mexican air taxi operator of executive aircraft requests a renewal of

the exemption from 49 U.s.c. 41301 to authorize Aeronaves to engage in charter foreign air

transportation of passengers and cargo with small and large aircraft between Mexico and the United

States, and, subject to prior department approval, between other countries and the Unites States.

Aeronaves also requests stopover privileges and relief from requirement to obtain advance approval

for each Mexico - U.S. flight Aeronaves requests that this exemption be renewed for a period of at

least two years.
In support of this application for renewal, and pursuant to the Department's Procedural Regulation,

Aeronaves states as follows:

1. Aeronaves is an air transport company that transports passengers with their accompanying

belongings and cargo.

The name and address of Aeronaves is:

AERO NAVESTSM, SA DE C.V.

CARRETERA SALTILLO - MONTEREY, #6537·7

SALTILLO, COAHUILA, c.r. 25000

MEXICO

2. Aeronaves 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 Aeronaves is as follows:

SECRETARIA DE COMUNICACIONES Y TRANSPORTES

DIRECCIO GENERAL DE AERONAUTICA CIVIL

COL. DEL VALLE

MEXICO,c.r. 03100, D.F.

MEXICO

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

transportation of its passengers with their accompanying baggage and cargo.

4. Directors I officers I key management personal have not changed since the last application

for renewal with the exception of:

Captain Ergio Gonzalez

Title: I Promoted from Chief Pilot to Director of Operations

Citizenship: I Mexican

Captain Hizael Tavira Rios

Title: I Chief Pilot

Citizenship: I Mexican

5. Ownership and control of Aeronaves has not changed since the last application for renewal

of exemption with the exception of the following:

6. Authorization for U.S. operations by Aeronaves as granted by the Direccion General de

Aeronautica Civil of Mexico continues to remain in effect

7. Aeronaves has not had any safety violations in the past year. Aeronaves has not defaulted on

any transportation commitments in the past year.

8. The aircraft maintenance program on Aeronaves has not changed since the last application

for renewal of exemption and continues in effect

9. Aeronaves does not have any agreements with any other carriers.

10. The past year of U.S. operations for Aeronaves was successful.

11. Operation Specifications under Part 129 continue in effect The Responsible FSDO remains

SW23 - DFW IFO.
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.

jeff Swain

for Aeronaves TSM, S.A. de C.V.