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| 12.12.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 328/67 |
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12.12.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 328/67

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/2322

of 10 December 2015

amending Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 December 2005 on the establishment of a Community list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the Community and on informing air passengers of the identity of the operating carrier, and repealing Article 9 of Directive 2004/36/CE (1), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 (2) established the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union, referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 (2) established the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union, referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, some Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (‘EASA’) communicated to the Commission information that is relevant in the context of updating that list. Relevant information was also communicated by certain third countries. On the basis of that information, the Community list should be updated. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, some Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (‘EASA’) communicated to the Commission information that is relevant in the context of updating that list. Relevant information was also communicated by certain third countries. On the basis of that information, the Community list should be updated.

| (3) | The Commission informed all air carriers concerned, either directly or through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, about the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the Union or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list. |
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(3)

The Commission informed all air carriers concerned, either directly or through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, about the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the Union or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list.

| (4) | The Commission gave the air carriers concerned the opportunity to consult the documents provided by the Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission and to the Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/1991 (3) (the ‘Air Safety Committee’). |
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(4)

The Commission gave the air carriers concerned the opportunity to consult the documents provided by the Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission and to the Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/1991 (3) (the ‘Air Safety Committee’).

| (5) | The Commission has updated the Air Safety Committee on the on-going joint consultations, in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and Regulation (EC) No 473/2006 (4), with the competent authorities and air carriers of Botswana, the Republic of Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, the Philippines, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand and Zambia. The Commission also provided information to the Air Safety Committee on the aviation safety situation in Georgia, Libya, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tajikistan and Yemen and on the technical consultations with the Russian Federation. |
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(5)

The Commission has updated the Air Safety Committee on the on-going joint consultations, in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and Regulation (EC) No 473/2006 (4), with the competent authorities and air carriers of Botswana, the Republic of Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, the Philippines, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand and Zambia. The Commission also provided information to the Air Safety Committee on the aviation safety situation in Georgia, Libya, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tajikistan and Yemen and on the technical consultations with the Russian Federation.

| (6) | EASA presented to the Commission and the Air Safety Committee the results of the analysis of audit reports carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (‘ICAO’) in the framework of ICAO's Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (‘USOAP’). In this context, Member States were invited to prioritize ramp inspections on air carriers licensed by states in respect of which Significant Safety Concerns (‘SSC’) have been identified by ICAO or in respect of which EASA concluded that there are significant deficiencies in the safety oversight system. In addition to the consultations undertaken by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, the prioritization of ramp inspections will allow the acquisition of further information regarding the safety performance of the air carriers licensed in those states. |
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(6)

EASA presented to the Commission and the Air Safety Committee the results of the analysis of audit reports carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (‘ICAO’) in the framework of ICAO's Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (‘USOAP’). In this context, Member States were invited to prioritize ramp inspections on air carriers licensed by states in respect of which Significant Safety Concerns (‘SSC’) have been identified by ICAO or in respect of which EASA concluded that there are significant deficiencies in the safety oversight system. In addition to the consultations undertaken by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, the prioritization of ramp inspections will allow the acquisition of further information regarding the safety performance of the air carriers licensed in those states.

| (7) | EASA also informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee of the results of the analysis of ramp inspections carried out under the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft programme (‘SAFA’) in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (5). |
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(7)

EASA also informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee of the results of the analysis of ramp inspections carried out under the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft programme (‘SAFA’) in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (5).

| (8) | In addition, EASA informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about the technical assistance projects carried out in states affected by measures or monitoring under Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. It provided information on the plans and requests for further technical assistance and cooperation to improve the administrative and technical capability of civil aviation authorities, with a view to helping resolve any non-compliance with applicable international civil aviation standards. In this context, Member States were invited to respond to such requests on a bilateral basis, in coordination with the Commission and EASA. In this regard, the Commission underlined the usefulness of providing information to the international aviation community, particularly through ICAO's Safety Collaborative Assistance Network (‘SCAN’) database, on technical assistance provided by the Union and its Member States to improve aviation safety around the world. |
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(8)

In addition, EASA informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about the technical assistance projects carried out in states affected by measures or monitoring under Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. It provided information on the plans and requests for further technical assistance and cooperation to improve the administrative and technical capability of civil aviation authorities, with a view to helping resolve any non-compliance with applicable international civil aviation standards. In this context, Member States were invited to respond to such requests on a bilateral basis, in coordination with the Commission and EASA. In this regard, the Commission underlined the usefulness of providing information to the international aviation community, particularly through ICAO's Safety Collaborative Assistance Network (‘SCAN’) database, on technical assistance provided by the Union and its Member States to improve aviation safety around the world.

| (9) | Eurocontrol provided the Commission and the Air Safety Committee with an update on the status of the SAFA alarming function and on the current statistics for alert messages for banned air carriers. |
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(9)

Eurocontrol provided the Commission and the Air Safety Committee with an update on the status of the SAFA alarming function and on the current statistics for alert messages for banned air carriers.

Union air carriers

Union air carriers

| (10) | Following the analysis by EASA of information resulting from ramp inspections carried out on aircraft of Union air carriers or from standardisation inspections carried out by EASA, as well as specific inspections and audits carried out by national aviation authorities, several Member States have taken certain enforcement measures and informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about those measures. Malta informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about certain actions it had taken with regard to a number of Maltese air carriers and Estonia reported on the situation of the air carrier AS Avies. Prior to the meeting of the Air Safety Committee, Greece provided information about certain actions it had taken with regard to a number of Greek air carriers. |
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(10)

Following the analysis by EASA of information resulting from ramp inspections carried out on aircraft of Union air carriers or from standardisation inspections carried out by EASA, as well as specific inspections and audits carried out by national aviation authorities, several Member States have taken certain enforcement measures and informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about those measures. Malta informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about certain actions it had taken with regard to a number of Maltese air carriers and Estonia reported on the situation of the air carrier AS Avies. Prior to the meeting of the Air Safety Committee, Greece provided information about certain actions it had taken with regard to a number of Greek air carriers.

AS Avies

| (11) | Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance by Union air carriers with the appropriate safety standards, Member States reiterated their readiness to act as necessary. |
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(11)

Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance by Union air carriers with the appropriate safety standards, Member States reiterated their readiness to act as necessary.

Air carriers from Botswana

Air carriers from Botswana

| (12) | The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (‘CAAB’) provided information on the progress of the resolution of the SSCs and other ICAO findings in a letter of 27 August 2015. The CAAB demonstrated that it has made further progress with respect to the implementation of international safety standards. The CAAB is engaged with the ICAO Regional Office to receive further assistance in the resolution of the SSCs and other findings. The CAAB has invited ICAO to perform an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (‘ICVM’) before the end of 2015 in order to verify the resolution of the SSCs. |
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(12)

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (‘CAAB’) provided information on the progress of the resolution of the SSCs and other ICAO findings in a letter of 27 August 2015. The CAAB demonstrated that it has made further progress with respect to the implementation of international safety standards. The CAAB is engaged with the ICAO Regional Office to receive further assistance in the resolution of the SSCs and other findings. The CAAB has invited ICAO to perform an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (‘ICVM’) before the end of 2015 in order to verify the resolution of the SSCs.

| (13) | The improved implementation of international safety standards and the available safety information do not support a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in Botswana. However, the Commission considers that the situation should continue to be closely monitored. |
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(13)

The improved implementation of international safety standards and the available safety information do not support a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in Botswana. However, the Commission considers that the situation should continue to be closely monitored.

| (14) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from Botswana. |
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(14)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from Botswana.

Air carriers from the Republic of Guinea

Air carriers from the Republic of Guinea

| (15) | As agreed in the technical meeting with the Commission, held in Brussels in January 2013, the competent authorities of the Republic of Guinea, the Direction nationale de l'aviation civile (‘DNAC’), have regularly provided the Commission with information on the on-going implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, which was approved by ICAO in December 2012, as well as on all the activities linked to it. |
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(15)

As agreed in the technical meeting with the Commission, held in Brussels in January 2013, the competent authorities of the Republic of Guinea, the Direction nationale de l'aviation civile (‘DNAC’), have regularly provided the Commission with information on the on-going implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, which was approved by ICAO in December 2012, as well as on all the activities linked to it.

| (16) | The latest progress report submitted by the DNAC, received by the Commission on 10 August 2015, sets out the most recent activities and developments regarding the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, which currently concentrate on the status of the certification process of the air carriers and the registration of aircraft. All previously existing Air Operator Certificates (‘AOCs’) were suspended at the end of March 2013. The full ICAO-compliant (5-phase) certification of the air carriers Eagle Air and PROBIZ Guinée has been concluded and those air carriers obtained their AOCs respectively on 10 April 2015 (AOC no. 1/DNAC/2015) and 4 August 2015 (AOC no. 2/DNAC/2015). Four other air carriers, namely Konair, Sahel Aviation Guinée, Fly Nimba Airlines and Ijet Aviation, also initiated the certification process. |
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(16)

The latest progress report submitted by the DNAC, received by the Commission on 10 August 2015, sets out the most recent activities and developments regarding the implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, which currently concentrate on the status of the certification process of the air carriers and the registration of aircraft. All previously existing Air Operator Certificates (‘AOCs’) were suspended at the end of March 2013. The full ICAO-compliant (5-phase) certification of the air carriers Eagle Air and PROBIZ Guinée has been concluded and those air carriers obtained their AOCs respectively on 10 April 2015 (AOC no. 1/DNAC/2015) and 4 August 2015 (AOC no. 2/DNAC/2015). Four other air carriers, namely Konair, Sahel Aviation Guinée, Fly Nimba Airlines and Ijet Aviation, also initiated the certification process.

Eagle Air

PROBIZ Guinée

Konair, Sahel Aviation Guinée, Fly Nimba Airlines

Ijet Aviation

| (17) | The registration of aircraft has progressed and DNAC reported that five new aircraft have been added to the aircraft registry. |
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(17)

The registration of aircraft has progressed and DNAC reported that five new aircraft have been added to the aircraft registry.

| (18) | The gradual implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, in accordance with what was approved by ICAO in December 2012, and the available safety information do not justify, at present, a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in the Republic of Guinea. However, the situation should continue to be closely monitored. |
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(18)

The gradual implementation of the Corrective Action Plan, in accordance with what was approved by ICAO in December 2012, and the available safety information do not justify, at present, a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in the Republic of Guinea. However, the situation should continue to be closely monitored.

| (19) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Republic of Guinea. |
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(19)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Republic of Guinea.

| (20) | Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be forced to take action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(20)

Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be forced to take action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

Air carriers from India

Air carriers from India

| (21) | On 20 October 2015, technical consultations were held between the Commission, EASA, Member States and representatives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (‘Indian DGCA’) and the air carrier Air India. The Indian DGCA provided details with respect to ongoing sustainability measures that it has implemented with respect to its safety oversight capability. The technical consultations were also used as an opportunity to discuss with the Indian DGCA the interaction of Indian air carriers with the SAFA programme. |
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(21)

On 20 October 2015, technical consultations were held between the Commission, EASA, Member States and representatives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (‘Indian DGCA’) and the air carrier Air India. The Indian DGCA provided details with respect to ongoing sustainability measures that it has implemented with respect to its safety oversight capability. The technical consultations were also used as an opportunity to discuss with the Indian DGCA the interaction of Indian air carriers with the SAFA programme.

Air India

| (22) | These consultations made clear that, even though certain measures have been implemented by the Indian DGCA to ascertain the sustainability of the improvements in aviation safety taken so far, a need for further action in various areas has been identified. On the other hand, the Indian DGCA is making use of the SAFA database to monitor the performance of Indian air carriers under the SAFA programme. That is evident inter alia from the fact that the Indian DGCA reported that in June 2015 it had met with Air India to discuss the processes in place within Air India pertaining to how Air India manages its performance under the SAFA programme. |
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(22)

These consultations made clear that, even though certain measures have been implemented by the Indian DGCA to ascertain the sustainability of the improvements in aviation safety taken so far, a need for further action in various areas has been identified. On the other hand, the Indian DGCA is making use of the SAFA database to monitor the performance of Indian air carriers under the SAFA programme. That is evident inter alia from the fact that the Indian DGCA reported that in June 2015 it had met with Air India to discuss the processes in place within Air India pertaining to how Air India manages its performance under the SAFA programme.

inter alia

Air India

Air India

Air India

| (23) | Air India provided an overview of its safety management system, a summary of SAFA statistical information by fleet, examples of its safety management programme communication strategy and details of the SAFA process it has deployed for continuous improvement. |
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(23)

Air India provided an overview of its safety management system, a summary of SAFA statistical information by fleet, examples of its safety management programme communication strategy and details of the SAFA process it has deployed for continuous improvement.

Air India

| (24) | In letters dated 29 October 2015, as a follow-up to the technical consultations, the Commission reiterated to the Indian DGCA a number of messages, including that the SAFA performance of Indian air carriers should be monitored more carefully. The Commission also indicated to Air India that progress as regards SAFA process management must be demonstrated through its performance under the SAFA programme. Both the Indian DGCA and Air India were made aware of the responsibility EASA has pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 (6) (Part TCO) to conduct safety assessments of third country operators and that performance under the SAFA programme is one of the key elements which EASA takes into account when conducting those assessments. |
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(24)

In letters dated 29 October 2015, as a follow-up to the technical consultations, the Commission reiterated to the Indian DGCA a number of messages, including that the SAFA performance of Indian air carriers should be monitored more carefully. The Commission also indicated to Air India that progress as regards SAFA process management must be demonstrated through its performance under the SAFA programme. Both the Indian DGCA and Air India were made aware of the responsibility EASA has pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 (6) (Part TCO) to conduct safety assessments of third country operators and that performance under the SAFA programme is one of the key elements which EASA takes into account when conducting those assessments.

Air India

Air India

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| (25) | The Commission took note of the information provided by the Indian DGCA and Air India. It was assessed that, on this occasion, no ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in India are necessary, but that further technical consultations remain necessary in order to ensure that safety-related matters can be discussed on an ongoing basis. |
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(25)

The Commission took note of the information provided by the Indian DGCA and Air India. It was assessed that, on this occasion, no ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in India are necessary, but that further technical consultations remain necessary in order to ensure that safety-related matters can be discussed on an ongoing basis.

Air India

| (26) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from India. |
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(26)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from India.

| (27) | The Commission intends to continue its official consultations with the Indian DGCA, pursuant to the provisions laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. |
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(27)

The Commission intends to continue its official consultations with the Indian DGCA, pursuant to the provisions laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006.

| (28) | Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on Indian air carriers pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(28)

Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on Indian air carriers pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

Air carriers from Indonesia

Air carriers from Indonesia

| (29) | Consultations with the competent authorities of Indonesia, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Indonesia (‘Indonesian DGCA’), continue with the aim of monitoring the progress of the Indonesian DGCA in ensuring that the safety oversight of all air carriers certified in Indonesia is brought in compliance with international safety standards. Following the ICAO audit of May 2014, the Indonesian DGCA has finalised the Corrective Action Plan and is in the process of completing the corrective actions set out therein. At the request of the Indonesian DGCA, a technical meeting was organised on 29 October between the Commission, EASA, certain Member States and the Indonesian DGCA, as well as the air carriers Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air. This meeting made clear that the necessary corrective actions to rectify the findings from previous audits are being prepared, but those actions are still only in varying stages of implementation. The main weakness that was identified is the conduct of inspections on air carriers and aircraft. The procedures to perform this work are in place, but they are not always followed in practice. The number of findings during inspections remains low and the reporting of findings to the companies that are inspected does not always take place in accordance with the applicable procedures. Adequate procedures for the follow-up of findings are missing and the actual follow-up of findings remains weak and deadlines are not respected, nor are they always enforced. The Indonesian DGCA has to deal with around 59 AOCs and a number of these air carriers are growing at a very high pace. It is essential that the Indonesian DGCA keeps up with these developments. |
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(29)

Consultations with the competent authorities of Indonesia, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Indonesia (‘Indonesian DGCA’), continue with the aim of monitoring the progress of the Indonesian DGCA in ensuring that the safety oversight of all air carriers certified in Indonesia is brought in compliance with international safety standards. Following the ICAO audit of May 2014, the Indonesian DGCA has finalised the Corrective Action Plan and is in the process of completing the corrective actions set out therein. At the request of the Indonesian DGCA, a technical meeting was organised on 29 October between the Commission, EASA, certain Member States and the Indonesian DGCA, as well as the air carriers Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air. This meeting made clear that the necessary corrective actions to rectify the findings from previous audits are being prepared, but those actions are still only in varying stages of implementation. The main weakness that was identified is the conduct of inspections on air carriers and aircraft. The procedures to perform this work are in place, but they are not always followed in practice. The number of findings during inspections remains low and the reporting of findings to the companies that are inspected does not always take place in accordance with the applicable procedures. Adequate procedures for the follow-up of findings are missing and the actual follow-up of findings remains weak and deadlines are not respected, nor are they always enforced. The Indonesian DGCA has to deal with around 59 AOCs and a number of these air carriers are growing at a very high pace. It is essential that the Indonesian DGCA keeps up with these developments.

Citilink

Lion Air

Batik Air

| (30) | The air carrier Citilink provided a presentation on the development of the company and management of safety within the company. The growth of the company continues with around eight new aircraft per year while the systems and procedures seem to gradually stabilize. The flight data analysis has improved and the company is aware of operational hazards. The safety management system has been established but needs to mature further, including with regard to the low reporting rate of incidents and occurrences. |
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(30)

The air carrier Citilink provided a presentation on the development of the company and management of safety within the company. The growth of the company continues with around eight new aircraft per year while the systems and procedures seem to gradually stabilize. The flight data analysis has improved and the company is aware of operational hazards. The safety management system has been established but needs to mature further, including with regard to the low reporting rate of incidents and occurrences.

Citilink

| (31) | Lion Air and Batik Air presented together, as both are members of the same Lion Air Group. The growth of these two airlines remains considerable, each are scheduled to receive around 10 new aircraft in 2016 and comparable numbers of aircraft in the following years. The main challenges for those air carriers are the recruitment and training of enough personnel in all areas. Both air carriers presented plans for the training of flight crews and for the recruitment and training of other personnel. The minimum qualification requirements for newly recruited pilots and the requirements to be promoted to captain with Lion Air are comparatively low, in relation to the often challenging operating environment. As a consequence, and due to the fast growth of the air carrier, there are a high number of relatively inexperienced pilots in Lion Air. This might be related to high numbers of un-stabilized approaches and a high risk of landing incidents (hard landings, runway excursions). An example of this is the runway excursion the air carrier Batik Air experienced on 6 November 2015. With respect to this specific incident, the Indonesian DGCA and the air carrier Batik Air have taken immediate actions to adequately investigate the incident and to take mitigating measures. Furthermore, the flight data monitoring system has improved and is leading to meaningful results and improvements in safety. The safety management system seems to be well developed and, recently, the reporting of incidents and occurrences has started to improve as well, although the actual implementation and identification of hazards needs to mature further. From the meeting it became clear that threats for Lion Air and Batik Air are the rapid growth and the relative inexperience of flight crews. |
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(31)

Lion Air and Batik Air presented together, as both are members of the same Lion Air Group. The growth of these two airlines remains considerable, each are scheduled to receive around 10 new aircraft in 2016 and comparable numbers of aircraft in the following years. The main challenges for those air carriers are the recruitment and training of enough personnel in all areas. Both air carriers presented plans for the training of flight crews and for the recruitment and training of other personnel. The minimum qualification requirements for newly recruited pilots and the requirements to be promoted to captain with Lion Air are comparatively low, in relation to the often challenging operating environment. As a consequence, and due to the fast growth of the air carrier, there are a high number of relatively inexperienced pilots in Lion Air. This might be related to high numbers of un-stabilized approaches and a high risk of landing incidents (hard landings, runway excursions). An example of this is the runway excursion the air carrier Batik Air experienced on 6 November 2015. With respect to this specific incident, the Indonesian DGCA and the air carrier Batik Air have taken immediate actions to adequately investigate the incident and to take mitigating measures. Furthermore, the flight data monitoring system has improved and is leading to meaningful results and improvements in safety. The safety management system seems to be well developed and, recently, the reporting of incidents and occurrences has started to improve as well, although the actual implementation and identification of hazards needs to mature further. From the meeting it became clear that threats for Lion Air and Batik Air are the rapid growth and the relative inexperience of flight crews.

Lion Air

Batik Air

Lion Air Group

Lion Air

Lion Air

Batik Air

Batik Air

Lion Air

Batik Air

| (32) | The Indonesian DGCA was invited for a hearing before the Air Safety Committee on 25 November 2015. The Indonesian DGCA reiterated the points that were presented during the technical meeting of 29 October 2015. These included the continuous surveillance programme and the findings management system. The results were shown of the surveillance activities on the four Indonesian air carriers which are currently exempted from the general ban on Indonesian air carriers, as well as on the three air carriers present at the hearing. The Indonesian DGCA also presented on the development of the safety risk management system. The Indonesian DGCA invited the Commission for an on-site verification visit. Such a mission will bring the opportunity to review the progress and to determine the level of actual implementation of international safety standards at the authority and the air carriers. |
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(32)

The Indonesian DGCA was invited for a hearing before the Air Safety Committee on 25 November 2015. The Indonesian DGCA reiterated the points that were presented during the technical meeting of 29 October 2015. These included the continuous surveillance programme and the findings management system. The results were shown of the surveillance activities on the four Indonesian air carriers which are currently exempted from the general ban on Indonesian air carriers, as well as on the three air carriers present at the hearing. The Indonesian DGCA also presented on the development of the safety risk management system. The Indonesian DGCA invited the Commission for an on-site verification visit. Such a mission will bring the opportunity to review the progress and to determine the level of actual implementation of international safety standards at the authority and the air carriers.

| (33) | The air carriers Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air made presentations on their development and their implementation of safety management, largely in line with their presentation during the technical meeting of 29 October. |
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(33)

The air carriers Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air made presentations on their development and their implementation of safety management, largely in line with their presentation during the technical meeting of 29 October.

Citilink

Lion Air

Batik Air

| (34) | In a letter of 22 October 2015, the Indonesian DGCA informed the Commission that two new air carriers had been certified since the last update, namely AOC No 135-054 had been issued to Alda Trans Papua and AOC No 135-059 had been issued to Weststar Aviation Indonesia. However, the Indonesian DGCA did not provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards. In that same letter, the Indonesian DGCA informed the Commission that the AOC of the air carriers Pacific Royale Airways (AOC 121-045), Air Maleo (AOC 121-041, domestic cargo operations only), Manunggal Air Service (AOC 121-020), Nusantara Buana Air (AOC 135-041), Survai Udara Penas (Persero, AOC 135-006) and Asconusa Air Transport (AOC 135-022) had been revoked. |
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(34)

In a letter of 22 October 2015, the Indonesian DGCA informed the Commission that two new air carriers had been certified since the last update, namely AOC No 135-054 had been issued to Alda Trans Papua and AOC No 135-059 had been issued to Weststar Aviation Indonesia. However, the Indonesian DGCA did not provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards. In that same letter, the Indonesian DGCA informed the Commission that the AOC of the air carriers Pacific Royale Airways (AOC 121-045), Air Maleo (AOC 121-041, domestic cargo operations only), Manunggal Air Service (AOC 121-020), Nusantara Buana Air (AOC 135-041), Survai Udara Penas (Persero, AOC 135-006) and Asconusa Air Transport (AOC 135-022) had been revoked.

Alda Trans Papua

Weststar Aviation Indonesia

Pacific Royale Airways

Air Maleo

Manunggal Air Service

Nusantara Buana Air

Survai Udara Penas

Asconusa Air Transport

| (35) | Although progress can be noted since the ICAO audit of May 2014 and even since the technical meeting in October, the verification of the improvements is a prerequisite to obtain the necessary safety confidence to consider a further relaxation of the operating ban towards Indonesian air carriers. Therefore, an EU on-site assessment visit is to be organised in 2016 in order to collect necessary information. At this moment, however, there is not enough evidence to support a decision with respect to further alleviations of the operating ban to air carriers from Indonesia, including with regard to Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air. |
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(35)

Although progress can be noted since the ICAO audit of May 2014 and even since the technical meeting in October, the verification of the improvements is a prerequisite to obtain the necessary safety confidence to consider a further relaxation of the operating ban towards Indonesian air carriers. Therefore, an EU on-site assessment visit is to be organised in 2016 in order to collect necessary information. At this moment, however, there is not enough evidence to support a decision with respect to further alleviations of the operating ban to air carriers from Indonesia, including with regard to Citilink, Lion Air and Batik Air.

Citilink

Lion Air

Batik Air

| (36) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include Alda Trans Papua and Weststar Aviation in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. Pacific Royale Airways, Manunggal Air Service, Nusantara Buana Air, Survai Udara Penas and Asconusa Air Transport should be removed from Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. |
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(36)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include Alda Trans Papua and Weststar Aviation in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. Pacific Royale Airways, Manunggal Air Service, Nusantara Buana Air, Survai Udara Penas and Asconusa Air Transport should be removed from Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006.

Alda Trans Papua

Weststar Aviation

Pacific Royale Airways, Manunggal Air Service, Nusantara Buana Air, Survai Udara Penas

Asconusa Air Transport

Air carriers from Iran

Air carriers from Iran

| (37) | The air carrier Iran Air, certified by the Civil Aviation Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (‘CAOIRI’), was included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 on 30 March 2010. After an on-site assessment visit, the operational restrictions to the fleet of Iran Air were further specified on 5 July 2010. |
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(37)

The air carrier Iran Air, certified by the Civil Aviation Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (‘CAOIRI’), was included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 on 30 March 2010. After an on-site assessment visit, the operational restrictions to the fleet of Iran Air were further specified on 5 July 2010.

Iran Air

Iran Air

| (38) | Iran Air has approached the Commission with information on its current fleet, supported by relevant documentation. It requested to exclude all aircraft of type A320 from the operating restrictions, in order for Iran Air to operate also its newer aircraft of type A320 within the Union. According to the information provided by Iran Air, the average age of the A320 fleet of Iran Air is lower than the average age of the aircraft that are allowed to operate within the Union. Iran Air also claims that the aircraft can be operated reliably. However, as it has not been possible to verify the evidence provided, it is on the basis of the current information available to the Commission not possible to add new aircraft to the list of aircraft which Iran Air can operate into the Union. |
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(38)

Iran Air has approached the Commission with information on its current fleet, supported by relevant documentation. It requested to exclude all aircraft of type A320 from the operating restrictions, in order for Iran Air to operate also its newer aircraft of type A320 within the Union. According to the information provided by Iran Air, the average age of the A320 fleet of Iran Air is lower than the average age of the aircraft that are allowed to operate within the Union. Iran Air also claims that the aircraft can be operated reliably. However, as it has not been possible to verify the evidence provided, it is on the basis of the current information available to the Commission not possible to add new aircraft to the list of aircraft which Iran Air can operate into the Union.

Iran Air

Iran Air

Iran Air

Iran Air

Iran Air

Iran Air

| (39) | According to the AOC of Iran Air, the number of aircraft of the types that are allowed to operate within the Union has decreased. The list of exempted aircraft included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(39)

According to the AOC of Iran Air, the number of aircraft of the types that are allowed to operate within the Union has decreased. The list of exempted aircraft included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly.

Iran Air

| (40) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to reflect the current fleet of aircraft of Iran Air in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. |
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(40)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to reflect the current fleet of aircraft of Iran Air in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006.

Iran Air

Air carriers from Iraq

Air carriers from Iraq

| (41) | EASA wrote to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (‘ICAA’) on four separate occasions from 13 June 2014 to 16 March 2015, with respect to safety concerns relating to the performance of Iraqi Airways under the SAFA programme. With respect to those concerns, SAFA data reflects evidence of a lack of sufficient root cause analysis by Iraqi Airways. |
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(41)

EASA wrote to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (‘ICAA’) on four separate occasions from 13 June 2014 to 16 March 2015, with respect to safety concerns relating to the performance of Iraqi Airways under the SAFA programme. With respect to those concerns, SAFA data reflects evidence of a lack of sufficient root cause analysis by Iraqi Airways.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (42) | Iraqi Airways applied to EASA for a Third Country Operator (‘TCO’) authorisation on 20 August 2014. EASA assessed Iraqi Airways' TCO application in accordance with the requirements of Part TCO. |
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(42)

Iraqi Airways applied to EASA for a Third Country Operator (‘TCO’) authorisation on 20 August 2014. EASA assessed Iraqi Airways' TCO application in accordance with the requirements of Part TCO.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (43) | EASA, in conducting its TCO authorisation safety assessment of Iraqi Airways, raised fundamental concerns regarding the lack of ability by Iraqi Airways to respond to safety concerns that had been raised and to submit safety related documentation in a timely manner. EASA therefore concluded that further assessment would not result in the issue of an authorisation to Iraqi Airways and that therefore it did not meet the applicable requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014. Consequently, on 16 July 2015, EASA rejected on the clear safety grounds as described above the TCO application of Iraqi Airways. |
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(43)

EASA, in conducting its TCO authorisation safety assessment of Iraqi Airways, raised fundamental concerns regarding the lack of ability by Iraqi Airways to respond to safety concerns that had been raised and to submit safety related documentation in a timely manner. EASA therefore concluded that further assessment would not result in the issue of an authorisation to Iraqi Airways and that therefore it did not meet the applicable requirements of Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014. Consequently, on 16 July 2015, EASA rejected on the clear safety grounds as described above the TCO application of Iraqi Airways.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (44) | On 28 September 2015, the Commission wrote to the ICAA. The letter constituted the opening of official consultations with the authorities that have regulatory oversight over the air carriers certified in Iraq, pursuant to the provisions laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. In this letter, the Commission explained that the basis for the opening of these official consultations related to the safety performance of Iraqi Airways under the SAFA programme as well as to the negative decision made by EASA in respect to Iraqi Airways' application for a TCO Authorisation. |
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(44)

On 28 September 2015, the Commission wrote to the ICAA. The letter constituted the opening of official consultations with the authorities that have regulatory oversight over the air carriers certified in Iraq, pursuant to the provisions laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. In this letter, the Commission explained that the basis for the opening of these official consultations related to the safety performance of Iraqi Airways under the SAFA programme as well as to the negative decision made by EASA in respect to Iraqi Airways' application for a TCO Authorisation.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (45) | On 27 October 2015 the Commission wrote to the ICAA and Iraqi Airways, to inform both parties that the case of Iraqi Airways had been placed on the agenda of the 24 to 26 November 2015 meeting of the Air Safety Committee and that both the ICAA and Iraqi Airways would be given the opportunity of being heard before the Air Safety Committee in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(45)

On 27 October 2015 the Commission wrote to the ICAA and Iraqi Airways, to inform both parties that the case of Iraqi Airways had been placed on the agenda of the 24 to 26 November 2015 meeting of the Air Safety Committee and that both the ICAA and Iraqi Airways would be given the opportunity of being heard before the Air Safety Committee in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (46) | On 3 November 2015 a video conference call took place between the Commission, EASA, Member States and representatives from both the ICAA and Iraqi Airways. During that video conference call, the ICAA presented an overview of its functions, including the basic principles of its conduct of safety oversight. Other information provided by the ICAA included an overview of the oversight it applies to Iraqi Airways as well as how the ICAA follows up on information relating to the SAFA programme. Iraqi Airways presentation during that call provided amongst other elements included an only very general overview of information relating to its safety and quality management system and other safety related processes. |
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(46)

On 3 November 2015 a video conference call took place between the Commission, EASA, Member States and representatives from both the ICAA and Iraqi Airways. During that video conference call, the ICAA presented an overview of its functions, including the basic principles of its conduct of safety oversight. Other information provided by the ICAA included an overview of the oversight it applies to Iraqi Airways as well as how the ICAA follows up on information relating to the SAFA programme. Iraqi Airways presentation during that call provided amongst other elements included an only very general overview of information relating to its safety and quality management system and other safety related processes.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (47) | The ICAA and Iraqi Airways were heard by the Air Safety Committee on 25 November 2015. Amongst other elements, the ICAA reported that it has oversight responsibility for seven AOC holders, including Iraqi Airways. The ICAA also provided a summary of planned actions in order to strengthen its capabilities. EASA provided information on the safety concerns which underpinned its negative TCO decision. |
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(47)

The ICAA and Iraqi Airways were heard by the Air Safety Committee on 25 November 2015. Amongst other elements, the ICAA reported that it has oversight responsibility for seven AOC holders, including Iraqi Airways. The ICAA also provided a summary of planned actions in order to strengthen its capabilities. EASA provided information on the safety concerns which underpinned its negative TCO decision.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (48) | Iraqi Airways presented various elements, including information pertaining to its SAFA analysis and follow up. The presentation did not provide sufficient evidence of the detailed functioning of Iraqi Airways safety and quality management system. The information provided by Iraqi Airways was not sufficient in nature to fully address the safety concerns from which the negative decision by EASA to refuse the TCO authorisation of Iraqi Airways emanated. |
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(48)

Iraqi Airways presented various elements, including information pertaining to its SAFA analysis and follow up. The presentation did not provide sufficient evidence of the detailed functioning of Iraqi Airways safety and quality management system. The information provided by Iraqi Airways was not sufficient in nature to fully address the safety concerns from which the negative decision by EASA to refuse the TCO authorisation of Iraqi Airways emanated.

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways

| (49) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include the air carrier Iraqi Airways in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 |
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(49)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include the air carrier Iraqi Airways in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006

Iraqi Airways

| (50) | As this inclusion is a direct consequence of the TCO authorisation negative decision by EASA, the Commission intends to reconsider that inclusion, if and when EASA informs the Commission that it deems that the conditions have been fulfilled for EASA to make a positive decision under Part-TCO with regard to Iraqi Airways. |
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(50)

As this inclusion is a direct consequence of the TCO authorisation negative decision by EASA, the Commission intends to reconsider that inclusion, if and when EASA informs the Commission that it deems that the conditions have been fulfilled for EASA to make a positive decision under Part-TCO with regard to Iraqi Airways.

Iraqi Airways.

Air carriers from Kazakhstan

Air carriers from Kazakhstan

| (51) | Since July 2009, all air carriers certified in Kazakhstan, except one, are subject to a full operating ban, mainly due to the inability of the authority responsible for the safety oversight of air carriers certified in Kazakhstan (the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan; (‘CAC’) to implement and enforce applicable international safety standards. A partial exception was made for the air carrier Air Astana. Air Astana was included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 and was allowed to operate into the Union with part of its fleet, and limited to its level of operations at that time. |
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(51)

Since July 2009, all air carriers certified in Kazakhstan, except one, are subject to a full operating ban, mainly due to the inability of the authority responsible for the safety oversight of air carriers certified in Kazakhstan (the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan; (‘CAC’) to implement and enforce applicable international safety standards. A partial exception was made for the air carrier Air Astana. Air Astana was included in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 and was allowed to operate into the Union with part of its fleet, and limited to its level of operations at that time.

Air Astana

Air Astana

| (52) | In 2014, following improved SAFA records, Air Astana was allowed to increase the level of operations into the Union, but only with the type of aircraft that it had been permitted to operate into the Union since 2009. |
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(52)

In 2014, following improved SAFA records, Air Astana was allowed to increase the level of operations into the Union, but only with the type of aircraft that it had been permitted to operate into the Union since 2009.

Air Astana

| (53) | Air Astana was recertified by the CAC in April 2015 and under the Operational Safety Audit (‘IOSA’) of the International Air Transport Association (‘IATA’) in May 2015. The air carrier provides regular updates on its flight operations, training and maintenance activities to the Commission. The audit of Air Astana performed by EASA in October 2015 in the framework of Part TCO, revealed no evidence of non-compliances with international standards. Air Astana was found to be well-staffed and effectively managed by a competent international management team, paired with local personnel. The organisation developed a strong and credible safety culture. The EASA audit team therefore recommended Air Astana for a TCO authorisation without findings. |
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(53)

Air Astana was recertified by the CAC in April 2015 and under the Operational Safety Audit (‘IOSA’) of the International Air Transport Association (‘IATA’) in May 2015. The air carrier provides regular updates on its flight operations, training and maintenance activities to the Commission. The audit of Air Astana performed by EASA in October 2015 in the framework of Part TCO, revealed no evidence of non-compliances with international standards. Air Astana was found to be well-staffed and effectively managed by a competent international management team, paired with local personnel. The organisation developed a strong and credible safety culture. The EASA audit team therefore recommended Air Astana for a TCO authorisation without findings.

Air Astana

Air Astana

Air Astana

Air Astana

| (54) | For the purpose of providing updated information on the safety oversight activities in Kazakhstan, the CAC was invited to be heard at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 24 November 2015. It indicated that a number of actions are under way to address the deficiencies raised by ICAO in 2014 under the ICVM, including the SSC in the field of air operations. Those actions include the establishment of a training programme for aviation safety inspectors and improvement of the procedures relating to the certification of air operators and of the issuance of specific approvals. With regard to the SSC, the CAC indicated that its resolution is not expected before the end of 2015, at the very earliest. Furthermore, in November 2015 the competent authorities of Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a consulting service provider, with a view to raising the level of effective implementation of the relevant safety standards in Kazakhstan. The CAC also indicated that, in 2015, a total of 12 operators under their oversight were recertified and that 5 AOCs were revoked. While these are positive developments, important uncertainty remains in relation to the level of compliance of air operator certification and approvals processes, as well as to the effectiveness of the regulatory measures implemented to respond to the SSC. |
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(54)

For the purpose of providing updated information on the safety oversight activities in Kazakhstan, the CAC was invited to be heard at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 24 November 2015. It indicated that a number of actions are under way to address the deficiencies raised by ICAO in 2014 under the ICVM, including the SSC in the field of air operations. Those actions include the establishment of a training programme for aviation safety inspectors and improvement of the procedures relating to the certification of air operators and of the issuance of specific approvals. With regard to the SSC, the CAC indicated that its resolution is not expected before the end of 2015, at the very earliest. Furthermore, in November 2015 the competent authorities of Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a consulting service provider, with a view to raising the level of effective implementation of the relevant safety standards in Kazakhstan. The CAC also indicated that, in 2015, a total of 12 operators under their oversight were recertified and that 5 AOCs were revoked. While these are positive developments, important uncertainty remains in relation to the level of compliance of air operator certification and approvals processes, as well as to the effectiveness of the regulatory measures implemented to respond to the SSC.

| (55) | Air Astana was also invited to be heard at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 24 November 2015. Air Astana provided evidence that it has established a stable and effective safety management process to address safety hazards, perform root cause analysis and promote a safety culture within its organisation. The air carrier has demonstrated ability to manage changes in the scope and the volume of its activities in a safe and efficient manner. Moreover, Air Astana has ensured that the oversight of its fleet is performed in accordance with the applicable international safety standards. |
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(55)

Air Astana was also invited to be heard at the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 24 November 2015. Air Astana provided evidence that it has established a stable and effective safety management process to address safety hazards, perform root cause analysis and promote a safety culture within its organisation. The air carrier has demonstrated ability to manage changes in the scope and the volume of its activities in a safe and efficient manner. Moreover, Air Astana has ensured that the oversight of its fleet is performed in accordance with the applicable international safety standards.

Air Astana

Air Astana

Air Astana

| (56) | The air carrier SCAT JSC, certified in Kazakhstan, requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee, which took place on 24 November 2015. The air carrier has successfully completed an IOSA certification. According to the information provided by SCAT JSC, several of its aircraft of type Boeing B-737 and B-757 are registered in Lithuania. While the Commission acknowledges the progress achieved by SCAT JSC, the air carrier failed to provide evidence that its flight operations, as well as the continuing airworthiness and maintenance of its aircraft, are being performed in compliance with the applicable safety standards. |
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(56)

The air carrier SCAT JSC, certified in Kazakhstan, requested to be heard by the Air Safety Committee, which took place on 24 November 2015. The air carrier has successfully completed an IOSA certification. According to the information provided by SCAT JSC, several of its aircraft of type Boeing B-737 and B-757 are registered in Lithuania. While the Commission acknowledges the progress achieved by SCAT JSC, the air carrier failed to provide evidence that its flight operations, as well as the continuing airworthiness and maintenance of its aircraft, are being performed in compliance with the applicable safety standards.

SCAT JSC

SCAT JSC

SCAT JSC

| (57) | On the basis of the information available to the Commission, including as provided during the hearing of 24 November 2015, it is concluded that the project for regulatory reform in Kazakhstan in the field of civil aviation is slowly progressing. However, as proof of more in-depth progress, the outstanding SSC in the field of air operations should be resolved before a substantial relaxation of the restrictions as they currently apply to air carriers under the CAC's oversight, other than Air Astana, could be considered. |
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(57)

On the basis of the information available to the Commission, including as provided during the hearing of 24 November 2015, it is concluded that the project for regulatory reform in Kazakhstan in the field of civil aviation is slowly progressing. However, as proof of more in-depth progress, the outstanding SSC in the field of air operations should be resolved before a substantial relaxation of the restrictions as they currently apply to air carriers under the CAC's oversight, other than Air Astana, could be considered.

Air Astana,

| (58) | On the basis of the information available to the Commission, the positive results of the TCO audit of Air Astana and its explanations given during the hearing before the Air Safety Committee, it is considered that the conditions for maintaining a partial ban on Air Astana are no longer present. |
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(58)

On the basis of the information available to the Commission, the positive results of the TCO audit of Air Astana and its explanations given during the hearing before the Air Safety Committee, it is considered that the conditions for maintaining a partial ban on Air Astana are no longer present.

Air Astana

Air Astana

| (59) | With regard to SCAT JSC, the Commission intends to examine this case further, in order to ensure that any future potential relaxation of the operating ban on SCAT JSC will not pose safety risks for operations into the Union. |
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(59)

With regard to SCAT JSC, the Commission intends to examine this case further, in order to ensure that any future potential relaxation of the operating ban on SCAT JSC will not pose safety risks for operations into the Union.

SCAT JSC

SCAT JSC

| (60) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to remove Air Astana from Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. |
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(60)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to remove Air Astana from Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006.

Air Astana

| (61) | Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of Air Astana pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(61)

Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of Air Astana pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

Air Astana

Air carriers from Lebanon

Air carriers from Lebanon

| (62) | Consultations with the competent authorities of Lebanon, the Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (‘Lebanese CAA’), continue with the aim of confirming that Lebanon is implementing the corrective action plan that was developed in response to the findings and the SSC based on the ICVM of December 2012. |
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(62)

Consultations with the competent authorities of Lebanon, the Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority (‘Lebanese CAA’), continue with the aim of confirming that Lebanon is implementing the corrective action plan that was developed in response to the findings and the SSC based on the ICVM of December 2012.

| (63) | On 4 November 2015, representatives from the Lebanese CAA and the air carriers Middle East Airlines and Wings of Lebanon attended a technical meeting in Brussels with the Commission and EASA, to provide an update on the progress that is being made by the Lebanese CAA, mainly on the resolution of the SSC, on the establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority Board and on the separation of safety oversight functions from service provision functions that are currently both within the Lebanese CAA. |
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(63)

On 4 November 2015, representatives from the Lebanese CAA and the air carriers Middle East Airlines and Wings of Lebanon attended a technical meeting in Brussels with the Commission and EASA, to provide an update on the progress that is being made by the Lebanese CAA, mainly on the resolution of the SSC, on the establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority Board and on the separation of safety oversight functions from service provision functions that are currently both within the Lebanese CAA.

Middle East Airlines

Wings of Lebanon

| (64) | The Lebanese CAA had provided additional information to ICAO with respect to the SSC and presented this information during the technical meeting. The Lebanese CAA recently invited ICAO to verify the corrective actions, but this has yet to take place. It was mentioned that its Flight Safety Directorate, the directorate responsible for certification and oversight of air carriers, has a more independent position within the Lebanese CAA, although this was not supported by clear evidence during the technical meeting. |
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(64)

The Lebanese CAA had provided additional information to ICAO with respect to the SSC and presented this information during the technical meeting. The Lebanese CAA recently invited ICAO to verify the corrective actions, but this has yet to take place. It was mentioned that its Flight Safety Directorate, the directorate responsible for certification and oversight of air carriers, has a more independent position within the Lebanese CAA, although this was not supported by clear evidence during the technical meeting.

| (65) | The air carrier Middle East Airlines gave a presentation on its operations and safety management and the air carrier appeared to be in control of its processes in the safety-critical domains of flight operations, crew training, airworthiness management and quality and safety management. EASA provided information on the fact that a recent meeting with Middle East Airlines in the framework of its application for a TCO authorisation had yielded positive results. The air carrier regularly organises audits by third parties in order to mitigate the lack of safety oversight by its own authority and to improve the implementation of international safety standards further. |
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(65)

The air carrier Middle East Airlines gave a presentation on its operations and safety management and the air carrier appeared to be in control of its processes in the safety-critical domains of flight operations, crew training, airworthiness management and quality and safety management. EASA provided information on the fact that a recent meeting with Middle East Airlines in the framework of its application for a TCO authorisation had yielded positive results. The air carrier regularly organises audits by third parties in order to mitigate the lack of safety oversight by its own authority and to improve the implementation of international safety standards further.

Middle East Airlines

Middle East Airlines

| (66) | The air carrier Wings of Lebanon presented its operation with only one aircraft and the safety processes it has in place. Recently, the main post holders of this air carrier were replaced, which led to an improvement in the operational procedures within the air carrier and gave a good start to the development of a safety management system. |
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(66)

The air carrier Wings of Lebanon presented its operation with only one aircraft and the safety processes it has in place. Recently, the main post holders of this air carrier were replaced, which led to an improvement in the operational procedures within the air carrier and gave a good start to the development of a safety management system.

Wings of Lebanon

| (67) | The improvements to the safety oversight system, incremental as they are, combined with the mitigating measures taken by Middle East Airlines and the available safety information, do not justify, at this stage, a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in Lebanon. However, in order to monitor the situation closely, consultations with the Lebanese authorities are to continue in accordance with Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. |
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(67)

The improvements to the safety oversight system, incremental as they are, combined with the mitigating measures taken by Middle East Airlines and the available safety information, do not justify, at this stage, a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions on air carriers certified in Lebanon. However, in order to monitor the situation closely, consultations with the Lebanese authorities are to continue in accordance with Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006.

Middle East Airlines

| (68) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is assessed that at this stage there are no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from Lebanon. |
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(68)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is assessed that at this stage there are no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from Lebanon.

| (69) | Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take further action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(69)

Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take further action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

Air carriers from Madagascar

Air carriers from Madagascar

| (70) | The Commission has continued consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Madagascar, Aviation Civile de Madagascar (‘ACM’). Upon request of ACM a meeting took place in Brussels on 2 October 2015 between on the one hand the Commission, EASA and a Member State and on the other hand the ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar. |
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(70)

The Commission has continued consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Madagascar, Aviation Civile de Madagascar (‘ACM’). Upon request of ACM a meeting took place in Brussels on 2 October 2015 between on the one hand the Commission, EASA and a Member State and on the other hand the ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar.

Air Madagascar

| (71) | During that meeting ACM and Air Madagascar provided information on the progress made by both organisations with regard to their respective corrective and preventive action plans they implemented to address the safety deficiencies mentioned in recitals 66 to 74 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2011. Both ACM and Air Madagascar consider that those safety deficiencies have been adequately addressed; ACM requested a re-assessment of the operational restrictions imposed on Air Madagascar. |
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(71)

During that meeting ACM and Air Madagascar provided information on the progress made by both organisations with regard to their respective corrective and preventive action plans they implemented to address the safety deficiencies mentioned in recitals 66 to 74 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2011. Both ACM and Air Madagascar consider that those safety deficiencies have been adequately addressed; ACM requested a re-assessment of the operational restrictions imposed on Air Madagascar.

Air Madagascar

Air Madagascar

Air Madagascar

| (72) | The progress reported by ACM in the rectification of the deficiencies identified by ICAO as well as the information provided by ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar concerning their respective corrective and preventive actions plans were noted by the Commission. While recognising the progress achieved by ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar, and even considering the expected further progress, the conditions for a relaxation of the current partial ban on Air Madagascar have not been met, however. Verification of the actual implementation of international safety standards remains necessary. The ACM needs to consolidate its experience with regard to the new processes it has implemented. In this respect, a Union on-site assessment visit to Madagascar can be contemplated for the first quarter of 2016. In addition, currently, there is not enough supporting evidence to warrant any relaxation of the operational restrictions on air carriers from Madagascar. |
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(72)

The progress reported by ACM in the rectification of the deficiencies identified by ICAO as well as the information provided by ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar concerning their respective corrective and preventive actions plans were noted by the Commission. While recognising the progress achieved by ACM and the air carrier Air Madagascar, and even considering the expected further progress, the conditions for a relaxation of the current partial ban on Air Madagascar have not been met, however. Verification of the actual implementation of international safety standards remains necessary. The ACM needs to consolidate its experience with regard to the new processes it has implemented. In this respect, a Union on-site assessment visit to Madagascar can be contemplated for the first quarter of 2016. In addition, currently, there is not enough supporting evidence to warrant any relaxation of the operational restrictions on air carriers from Madagascar.

Air Madagascar

Air Madagascar

Air Madagascar

| (73) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that at this stage there are no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Madagascar. |
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(73)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that at this stage there are no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Madagascar.

Air carriers from Mozambique

Air carriers from Mozambique

| (74) | The Union assessment mission, which took place in April 2015, allowed the Commission to conclude that, while the competent civil aviation authorities in Mozambique, the Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique (‘IACM’) demonstrated significant progress in the implementation of international safety standards, important deficiencies in the safety oversight system in Mozambique remained. It was therefore decided that the Commission, supported by EASA, would provide technical assistance to IACM, with a view to helping resolve the remaining deficiencies and conclude the internal capacity building process necessary to reach the required sustainability. |
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(74)

The Union assessment mission, which took place in April 2015, allowed the Commission to conclude that, while the competent civil aviation authorities in Mozambique, the Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique (‘IACM’) demonstrated significant progress in the implementation of international safety standards, important deficiencies in the safety oversight system in Mozambique remained. It was therefore decided that the Commission, supported by EASA, would provide technical assistance to IACM, with a view to helping resolve the remaining deficiencies and conclude the internal capacity building process necessary to reach the required sustainability.

| (75) | A long-duration technical assistance project was initiated on 12 October 2015 and will run until early June 2016. The first phase of the project has produced some initial results. A thorough review of the legal framework and the applicable aviation regulations has led to the identification of corrections and improvements for later adoption. The principles and structure of a number of acts of Union law on civil aviation are being considered for adaptation to the specificities of the Mozambique aviation system. A focused effort is being deployed to systematically address all the open ICAO USOAP protocol findings, with a view to significantly improve the effective implementation ratio. A round of contacts with all the existing air carriers took place and a review of their certification status was conducted. A number of cooperation protocols are being considered in order to reinforce some of the most vulnerable areas of IACM. The identification of all IACM internal procedures and processes that require a significant overhaul has been launched. |
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(75)

A long-duration technical assistance project was initiated on 12 October 2015 and will run until early June 2016. The first phase of the project has produced some initial results. A thorough review of the legal framework and the applicable aviation regulations has led to the identification of corrections and improvements for later adoption. The principles and structure of a number of acts of Union law on civil aviation are being considered for adaptation to the specificities of the Mozambique aviation system. A focused effort is being deployed to systematically address all the open ICAO USOAP protocol findings, with a view to significantly improve the effective implementation ratio. A round of contacts with all the existing air carriers took place and a review of their certification status was conducted. A number of cooperation protocols are being considered in order to reinforce some of the most vulnerable areas of IACM. The identification of all IACM internal procedures and processes that require a significant overhaul has been launched.

| (76) | A short-duration technical assistance project was initiated on 14 September 2015 and ended on 13 November 2015. It provided on-the-job training and guidance on aerodrome certification and surveillance focusing, in particular, on the new Nacala international airport and the existing Beira international airport. |
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(76)

A short-duration technical assistance project was initiated on 14 September 2015 and ended on 13 November 2015. It provided on-the-job training and guidance on aerodrome certification and surveillance focusing, in particular, on the new Nacala international airport and the existing Beira international airport.

| (77) | Nevertheless, the ability of IACM to oversee the civil aviation activities in Mozambique is at this stage not yet at a sufficient level according to international safety standards. There is therefore insufficient evidence to justify a decision on a relaxation of the operating ban of all air carriers certified in Mozambique. |
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(77)

Nevertheless, the ability of IACM to oversee the civil aviation activities in Mozambique is at this stage not yet at a sufficient level according to international safety standards. There is therefore insufficient evidence to justify a decision on a relaxation of the operating ban of all air carriers certified in Mozambique.

| (78) | According to a list provided by IACM on 5 November 2015, three new air carriers have been certified in Mozambique, namely Ambassador Lda (AOC MOZ-21), Everett Aviation Lda (AOC MOZ-18) and Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda (AOC MOZ-19). However, IACM was not able to provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards. Through that same list, IACM informed the Commission that the AOCs of the air carriers Aero-Serviços Sarl (AOC MOZ-08), Emílio Air Charter Lda (AOC MOZ-05) and Unique Air Charter Lda (AOC MOZ-13), previously suspended during the recertification process had now been revoked, due to their failure in completing that process. |
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(78)

According to a list provided by IACM on 5 November 2015, three new air carriers have been certified in Mozambique, namely Ambassador Lda (AOC MOZ-21), Everett Aviation Lda (AOC MOZ-18) and Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda (AOC MOZ-19). However, IACM was not able to provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards. Through that same list, IACM informed the Commission that the AOCs of the air carriers Aero-Serviços Sarl (AOC MOZ-08), Emílio Air Charter Lda (AOC MOZ-05) and Unique Air Charter Lda (AOC MOZ-13), previously suspended during the recertification process had now been revoked, due to their failure in completing that process.

Ambassador Lda

, Everett Aviation Lda

and Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda

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Aero-Serviços Sarl

Emílio Air Charter Lda

Unique Air Charter Lda

| (79) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include the air carriers Ambassador Lda, Everett Aviation Lda and Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda. in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 and to remove the air carriers Aero-Serviços Sarl, Emílio Air Charter Lda and Unique Air Charter Lda from Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. |
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(79)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include the air carriers Ambassador Lda, Everett Aviation Lda and Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda. in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 and to remove the air carriers Aero-Serviços Sarl, Emílio Air Charter Lda and Unique Air Charter Lda from Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006.

Ambassador Lda, Everett Aviation Lda

Inaer Aviation Mozambique Lda.

Aero-Serviços Sarl

Emílio Air Charter Lda

Unique Air Charter Lda

Air carriers from Nepal

Air carriers from Nepal

| (80) | The Commission has continued consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (‘CAAN’), to establish the CAAN's capabilities to sufficiently implement and enforce the relevant international safety standards. |
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(80)

The Commission has continued consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (‘CAAN’), to establish the CAAN's capabilities to sufficiently implement and enforce the relevant international safety standards.

| (81) | The Commission and EASA visited the CAAN from 5 to 9 October 2015. The purpose of the on-site visit was for EASA to provide technical assistance in the form of an assessment of the progress made by the CAAN in relation to the ICAO audit findings and to revise the roadmap to include and provide recommendations for the closure of the remaining issues. The Commission participated in this on-site visit to review the progress made by the CAAN relating to the deficiencies leading to the ban on Nepalese air carriers imposed in December 2013. |
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(81)

The Commission and EASA visited the CAAN from 5 to 9 October 2015. The purpose of the on-site visit was for EASA to provide technical assistance in the form of an assessment of the progress made by the CAAN in relation to the ICAO audit findings and to revise the roadmap to include and provide recommendations for the closure of the remaining issues. The Commission participated in this on-site visit to review the progress made by the CAAN relating to the deficiencies leading to the ban on Nepalese air carriers imposed in December 2013.

| (82) | The on-site visit confirmed that the CAAN has made progress with the implementation of international safety standards. According to ICAO, the corrective action plan drafted by the CAAN fully addresses the findings, including the findings that led to the ICAO SSC. However, the implementation of the actions could not be verified during the on-site visit. The SSC relating to air operations is still in place. The CAAN foresees an ICAO Regional Office Safety Team mission in December 2015 to have an initial assessment of the implementation of the corrective actions, with a view to a possible ICVM in the first quarter of 2016. During this ICVM, the effective implementation of the corrective actions is to be verified by ICAO. The CAAN applies a regular audit programme on all air carriers and other service providers under its oversight. However, the inspection programme needs to be developed further. |
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(82)

The on-site visit confirmed that the CAAN has made progress with the implementation of international safety standards. According to ICAO, the corrective action plan drafted by the CAAN fully addresses the findings, including the findings that led to the ICAO SSC. However, the implementation of the actions could not be verified during the on-site visit. The SSC relating to air operations is still in place. The CAAN foresees an ICAO Regional Office Safety Team mission in December 2015 to have an initial assessment of the implementation of the corrective actions, with a view to a possible ICVM in the first quarter of 2016. During this ICVM, the effective implementation of the corrective actions is to be verified by ICAO. The CAAN applies a regular audit programme on all air carriers and other service providers under its oversight. However, the inspection programme needs to be developed further.

| (83) | During a meeting with the Nepalese Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, it was emphasized that full empowerment of the CAAN to function independently from the political level in its safety-related functions, and to be sufficiently staffed with qualified personnel are necessary elements in the improvement of the aviation oversight system in Nepal. The Minister informed that further amendments to the Nepalese Civil Aviation Act are under preparation in order to address the institutional issues and the independence of the safety oversight function from the service providers and that the CAAN is fully supported with respect to the resolution of all findings. |
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(83)

During a meeting with the Nepalese Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, it was emphasized that full empowerment of the CAAN to function independently from the political level in its safety-related functions, and to be sufficiently staffed with qualified personnel are necessary elements in the improvement of the aviation oversight system in Nepal. The Minister informed that further amendments to the Nepalese Civil Aviation Act are under preparation in order to address the institutional issues and the independence of the safety oversight function from the service providers and that the CAAN is fully supported with respect to the resolution of all findings.

| (84) | On 7 and 8 October 2015, the air carriers Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air and Nepal Airlines Corporation, registered in Nepal, were visited by the Commission and EASA in order to perform a review of the developments since the previous visit in February 2014. All four air carriers have been recertified in accordance with the five-phase approach and regular oversight is being performed by the CAAN. The development of the safety management systems and safety culture within those air carriers is various stages of maturity and although some of them are clearly further advanced than others, none of the air carriers are currently fulfilling the applicable international safety standards. |
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(84)

On 7 and 8 October 2015, the air carriers Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air and Nepal Airlines Corporation, registered in Nepal, were visited by the Commission and EASA in order to perform a review of the developments since the previous visit in February 2014. All four air carriers have been recertified in accordance with the five-phase approach and regular oversight is being performed by the CAAN. The development of the safety management systems and safety culture within those air carriers is various stages of maturity and although some of them are clearly further advanced than others, none of the air carriers are currently fulfilling the applicable international safety standards.

Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air

Nepal Airlines Corporation

| (85) | The CAAN also provided information that two new air carriers had been certified. Saurya Airlines had been issued an AOC with number 083/2014 on 13 November 2014 and Himalaya Airlines had been issued an AOC with number 084/2015 on 09 March 2015. However, the CAAN was not able to provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards. |
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(85)

The CAAN also provided information that two new air carriers had been certified. Saurya Airlines had been issued an AOC with number 083/2014 on 13 November 2014 and Himalaya Airlines had been issued an AOC with number 084/2015 on 09 March 2015. However, the CAAN was not able to provide evidence that the safety oversight of those air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards.

Saurya Airlines

Himalaya Airlines

| (86) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include Saurya Airlines and Himalaya Airlines in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006. |
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(86)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union should be amended to include Saurya Airlines and Himalaya Airlines in Annex A to Regulation (EC) No 474/2006.

Saurya Airlines

Himalaya Airlines

Air carriers from the Philippines

Air carriers from the Philippines

| (87) | The Commission, EASA and the Member States have closely monitored the safety performance of air carriers certified in the Philippines and operating within the Union, including through prioritisation of the ramp inspections to be carried out on Philippine air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(87)

The Commission, EASA and the Member States have closely monitored the safety performance of air carriers certified in the Philippines and operating within the Union, including through prioritisation of the ramp inspections to be carried out on Philippine air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

| (88) | Prior to the Air Safety Committee meeting the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (‘CAAP’) provided the Commission with certain technical information pertaining to its safety oversight of air carriers certified in the Philippines. The information provided included that there are currently 38 active AOC holders in the Philippines. The CAAP management team that had until now contributed to the positive improvements within Philippines Civil Aviation remains in place and committed to its programme of continuous improvement. Additionally, the information provided by CAAP and analysis of available accident and incident information does not indicate that there are worrying trends relating to Philippine certified air carriers. |
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(88)

Prior to the Air Safety Committee meeting the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (‘CAAP’) provided the Commission with certain technical information pertaining to its safety oversight of air carriers certified in the Philippines. The information provided included that there are currently 38 active AOC holders in the Philippines. The CAAP management team that had until now contributed to the positive improvements within Philippines Civil Aviation remains in place and committed to its programme of continuous improvement. Additionally, the information provided by CAAP and analysis of available accident and incident information does not indicate that there are worrying trends relating to Philippine certified air carriers.

| (89) | Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines' Corporation and Cebu Pacific Air have all been the subject of SAFA ramp inspections in the recent past. The reports indicate that there are no adverse trends related to these SAFA ramp inspections. |
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(89)

Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines' Corporation and Cebu Pacific Air have all been the subject of SAFA ramp inspections in the recent past. The reports indicate that there are no adverse trends related to these SAFA ramp inspections.

Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines' Corporation

Cebu Pacific Air

| (90) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Philippines. |
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(90)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Philippines.

| (91) | Member States are to continue to verify effective compliance with the international safety standards by the air carriers from the Philippines, through the prioritisation of ramp inspections in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(91)

Member States are to continue to verify effective compliance with the international safety standards by the air carriers from the Philippines, through the prioritisation of ramp inspections in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

Air carriers from the Russian Federation

Air carriers from the Russian Federation

| (92) | The Commission, EASA and the Member States have continued to closely monitor the safety performance of air carriers certified in the Russian Federation and operating within the Union, including through prioritisation of the ramp inspections to be carried out on certain Russian air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(92)

The Commission, EASA and the Member States have continued to closely monitor the safety performance of air carriers certified in the Russian Federation and operating within the Union, including through prioritisation of the ramp inspections to be carried out on certain Russian air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

| (93) | On 23 October 2015, the Commission, assisted by EASA and a Member State, met with representatives of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (‘FATA’). The purpose of this meeting was to review the safety performance of Russian air carriers on the basis of SAFA ramp inspections reports for the period between 20 September 2014 and 19 October 2015 and to identify cases which deserve special attention. |
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(93)

On 23 October 2015, the Commission, assisted by EASA and a Member State, met with representatives of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (‘FATA’). The purpose of this meeting was to review the safety performance of Russian air carriers on the basis of SAFA ramp inspections reports for the period between 20 September 2014 and 19 October 2015 and to identify cases which deserve special attention.

| (94) | During the meeting, the Commission pointed to the lack of a proper root cause analysis by some operators with a SAFA ratio of 2 or higher. FATA stated that findings raised during SAFA checks are being regularly analysed and that the effectiveness of operators' corrective action is continuously monitored. FATA committed to follow up on those cases where non-compliances had not yet been properly rectified and to provide the Commission with updates on the status of those cases. In addition, FATA provided an update on the latest cases of suspension and revocation of AOCs of air carriers subject to its oversight. |
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(94)

During the meeting, the Commission pointed to the lack of a proper root cause analysis by some operators with a SAFA ratio of 2 or higher. FATA stated that findings raised during SAFA checks are being regularly analysed and that the effectiveness of operators' corrective action is continuously monitored. FATA committed to follow up on those cases where non-compliances had not yet been properly rectified and to provide the Commission with updates on the status of those cases. In addition, FATA provided an update on the latest cases of suspension and revocation of AOCs of air carriers subject to its oversight.

| (95) | Based on the available information, it was concluded that a hearing before the Air Safety Committee of the Russian aviation authorities or of air carriers certified in the Russian Federation was not necessary. However, it was agreed that the regular safety expert meetings between the Commission and the Russian authorities, at least once before each meeting of the Air Safety Committee, is to be continued. |
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(95)

Based on the available information, it was concluded that a hearing before the Air Safety Committee of the Russian aviation authorities or of air carriers certified in the Russian Federation was not necessary. However, it was agreed that the regular safety expert meetings between the Commission and the Russian authorities, at least once before each meeting of the Air Safety Committee, is to be continued.

| (96) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Russian Federation. |
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(96)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union by including air carriers from the Russian Federation.

| (97) | Member States are to continue to verify effective compliance with the international safety standards by the air carriers from the Russian Federation, through the prioritisation of ramp inspections in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(97)

Member States are to continue to verify effective compliance with the international safety standards by the air carriers from the Russian Federation, through the prioritisation of ramp inspections in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

| (98) | Should those inspections point to an imminent safety risk as a consequence of non-compliance with the relevant safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take action against air carriers from the Russian Federation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(98)

Should those inspections point to an imminent safety risk as a consequence of non-compliance with the relevant safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take action against air carriers from the Russian Federation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

Air carriers from Sudan

Air carriers from Sudan

| (99) | The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (‘SCAA’) has maintained regular contacts with the Commission, in particular with regard to the assessment of air carriers registered in Sudan. The oversight activities of the SCAA have improved with respect to a number of air carriers. Although the SCAA had confirmed its readiness to receive an on-site assessment visit in October 2015, it subsequently requested the visit to be postponed to 2016, in order for the SCAA and the air carriers to have more time to implement international safety standards. |
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(99)

The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (‘SCAA’) has maintained regular contacts with the Commission, in particular with regard to the assessment of air carriers registered in Sudan. The oversight activities of the SCAA have improved with respect to a number of air carriers. Although the SCAA had confirmed its readiness to receive an on-site assessment visit in October 2015, it subsequently requested the visit to be postponed to 2016, in order for the SCAA and the air carriers to have more time to implement international safety standards.

| (100) | A Union safety assessment mission is to be carried out in order to identify whether the international safety standards are met by the SCAA and the air carriers certified in Sudan. |
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(100)

A Union safety assessment mission is to be carried out in order to identify whether the international safety standards are met by the SCAA and the air carriers certified in Sudan.

| (101) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Sudan. |
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(101)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Sudan.

Air carriers from Taiwan

Air carriers from Taiwan

| (102) | Having regard to the two fatal accidents experienced by the air carrier TransAsia Airways (‘TNA’) in the last 18 months, the Commission entered into formal consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Taiwan (‘CAA’) pursuant to the provisions laid out in Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. CAA and the air carrier TNA were, in this context, invited to a technical meeting in Brussels on 19 October 2015 with the Commission and EASA in order to discuss the safety oversight system put in place by CAA, as well as the safety performance of TNA. |
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(102)

Having regard to the two fatal accidents experienced by the air carrier TransAsia Airways (‘TNA’) in the last 18 months, the Commission entered into formal consultations with the Civil Aviation Authority of Taiwan (‘CAA’) pursuant to the provisions laid out in Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. CAA and the air carrier TNA were, in this context, invited to a technical meeting in Brussels on 19 October 2015 with the Commission and EASA in order to discuss the safety oversight system put in place by CAA, as well as the safety performance of TNA.

TransAsia Airways (‘TNA’)

TNA

TNA

| (103) | During that meeting, CAA notified that its safety oversight system is built on ICAO standards and recommended practices and explained, by making reference to the 8 ICAO critical elements, how it discharges its safety oversight responsibilities. The CAA provided in more detail the actions launched after the incidents and accidents involving the air carrier TNA during the last two years. In accordance with the Taiwan regulations CAA also froze the level of the air operations conducted by the air carrier TNA for a period of one year from the date of the second accident. Finally, CAA underlined its commitment to implement ICAO Annex 19 and announced that it will conduct a Safety Management System (SMS) assessment on all air carriers certified in Taiwan by the end of 2017. |
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(103)

During that meeting, CAA notified that its safety oversight system is built on ICAO standards and recommended practices and explained, by making reference to the 8 ICAO critical elements, how it discharges its safety oversight responsibilities. The CAA provided in more detail the actions launched after the incidents and accidents involving the air carrier TNA during the last two years. In accordance with the Taiwan regulations CAA also froze the level of the air operations conducted by the air carrier TNA for a period of one year from the date of the second accident. Finally, CAA underlined its commitment to implement ICAO Annex 19 and announced that it will conduct a Safety Management System (SMS) assessment on all air carriers certified in Taiwan by the end of 2017.

TNA

TNA

| (104) | During that same meeting, the air carrier TNA informed the Commission that after the fatal accidents of 2014 and 2015 it developed and implemented a Flight Safety Enhancement Action Plan covering the following areas: corporate culture enhancement, organisation engineering, SMS implementation, training and measurement. It reported that significant changes were made during 2015 in the organisation of the air carrier, including the arrival of new people in the top management of the air carrier, the set-up of a quality assurance department, the establishment of a flight safety committee for safety policy-making and promotion and the renewal of the fleet, so that the average age of the fleet would be four years in 2016. Specific actions were also undertaken to improve the training of the flight crews. In addition to the oversight activities conducted by CAA, assessment visits were carried out in 2015 by ATR and the Flight Safety Foundation with the assistance of Airbus and Bureau Veritas. Both on-site assessment visits led to a series of recommendations which were addressed by a corrective action plan subsequently developed by the air carrier TNA. |
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(104)

During that same meeting, the air carrier TNA informed the Commission that after the fatal accidents of 2014 and 2015 it developed and implemented a Flight Safety Enhancement Action Plan covering the following areas: corporate culture enhancement, organisation engineering, SMS implementation, training and measurement. It reported that significant changes were made during 2015 in the organisation of the air carrier, including the arrival of new people in the top management of the air carrier, the set-up of a quality assurance department, the establishment of a flight safety committee for safety policy-making and promotion and the renewal of the fleet, so that the average age of the fleet would be four years in 2016. Specific actions were also undertaken to improve the training of the flight crews. In addition to the oversight activities conducted by CAA, assessment visits were carried out in 2015 by ATR and the Flight Safety Foundation with the assistance of Airbus and Bureau Veritas. Both on-site assessment visits led to a series of recommendations which were addressed by a corrective action plan subsequently developed by the air carrier TNA.

TNA

TNA

| (105) | At the end of the meeting CAA concluded by reiterating that all aspects of the aviation sector in Taiwan are in line with the international standards laid down by ICAO and committed to continue to closely monitor the safety performance of the air carrier TNA and the implementation of the corrective and preventive actions plans. |
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(105)

At the end of the meeting CAA concluded by reiterating that all aspects of the aviation sector in Taiwan are in line with the international standards laid down by ICAO and committed to continue to closely monitor the safety performance of the air carrier TNA and the implementation of the corrective and preventive actions plans.

TNA

| (106) | On the basis of the information available to the Commission, it was assessed that it was not necessary that CAA and the air carrier TNA appear before the Air Safety Committee and that no operating ban on air carriers from Taiwan is necessary. However, CAA and the air carrier TNA agreed to further technical consultations in order to allow the Commission to follow the implementation of the respective corrective and preventive action plans and to allow that safety-related matters can be discussed on an ongoing basis. |
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(106)

On the basis of the information available to the Commission, it was assessed that it was not necessary that CAA and the air carrier TNA appear before the Air Safety Committee and that no operating ban on air carriers from Taiwan is necessary. However, CAA and the air carrier TNA agreed to further technical consultations in order to allow the Commission to follow the implementation of the respective corrective and preventive action plans and to allow that safety-related matters can be discussed on an ongoing basis.

TNA

TNA

| (107) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Taiwan. |
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(107)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Taiwan.

| (108) | Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on air carriers certified in Taiwan pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(108)

Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on air carriers certified in Taiwan pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

Air carriers from Thailand

Air carriers from Thailand

| (109) | By letter of 14 October 2015, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (‘CAA of Thailand’) provided information to the Commission on the progress of the implementation of the corrective actions addressing the ICAO SSC and other findings made by ICAO and the Federal Aviation Administration. It was noted that the government in Thailand managed to reorganise the former Directorate of Civil Aviation into an autonomous CAA of Thailand in a matter of months. The CAA of Thailand has recruited new technical specialists and additional inspection personnel and is in the process of further strengthening its workforce. |
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(109)

By letter of 14 October 2015, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (‘CAA of Thailand’) provided information to the Commission on the progress of the implementation of the corrective actions addressing the ICAO SSC and other findings made by ICAO and the Federal Aviation Administration. It was noted that the government in Thailand managed to reorganise the former Directorate of Civil Aviation into an autonomous CAA of Thailand in a matter of months. The CAA of Thailand has recruited new technical specialists and additional inspection personnel and is in the process of further strengthening its workforce.

| (110) | From 9 to 12 November 2015, EASA performed a visit to Thailand, including to the CAA of Thailand, to review the non-compliances identified by ICAO, in the light of the TCO applications by two Thai air carriers. The observations made by EASA are consistent with the ICAO findings. EASA encountered a relatively weak and overloaded CAA of Thailand, but also noticed encouraging developments. Further developments need political backing and sufficient and realistic time in order to implement corrective actions in a sustainable manner. |
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(110)

From 9 to 12 November 2015, EASA performed a visit to Thailand, including to the CAA of Thailand, to review the non-compliances identified by ICAO, in the light of the TCO applications by two Thai air carriers. The observations made by EASA are consistent with the ICAO findings. EASA encountered a relatively weak and overloaded CAA of Thailand, but also noticed encouraging developments. Further developments need political backing and sufficient and realistic time in order to implement corrective actions in a sustainable manner.

| (111) | At the request of the government of Thailand, a technical meeting was organised on 23 November 2015, attended by the Commission, EASA, high-ranking officials from the Thai government, officials from the CAA of Thailand and representatives from the air carrier Thai Airways International. The information provided during that meeting on the improvements to the Thai civil aviation system was also deemed significant for the Air Safety Committee. |
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(111)

At the request of the government of Thailand, a technical meeting was organised on 23 November 2015, attended by the Commission, EASA, high-ranking officials from the Thai government, officials from the CAA of Thailand and representatives from the air carrier Thai Airways International. The information provided during that meeting on the improvements to the Thai civil aviation system was also deemed significant for the Air Safety Committee.

Thai Airways International

| (112) | Therefore, the Thai delegation was invited to a hearing before the Air Safety Committee on 25 November. The CAA of Thailand presented the organisational improvements and the short, medium and long-term action plans that should rectify the ICAO findings and resolve the SSC. With regard to timelines, the CAA of Thailand explained that it is deemed more important to deliver a high quality aviation safety system than to set deadlines that would be unrealistic to meet. The CAA of Thailand intends to implement European aviation safety regulations and is entering into contracts with EASA and other European partners for support of this implementation. Thai Airways presented on the development of the air carrier and the implementation of international safety standards and safety management in its operations. |
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(112)

Therefore, the Thai delegation was invited to a hearing before the Air Safety Committee on 25 November. The CAA of Thailand presented the organisational improvements and the short, medium and long-term action plans that should rectify the ICAO findings and resolve the SSC. With regard to timelines, the CAA of Thailand explained that it is deemed more important to deliver a high quality aviation safety system than to set deadlines that would be unrealistic to meet. The CAA of Thailand intends to implement European aviation safety regulations and is entering into contracts with EASA and other European partners for support of this implementation. Thai Airways presented on the development of the air carrier and the implementation of international safety standards and safety management in its operations.

Thai Airways

| (113) | Although the effective implementation of international safety standards is at a low level, as shown by the results from the February 2015 ICAO audit, the government and the CAA of Thailand show a clear commitment to improve the safety oversight system in Thailand and have provided evidence that in a short timeframe already relevant progress was achieved. Moreover, the available safety information on air carriers from Thailand does not support a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions. In order to monitor the situation closely, consultations with the authorities from Thailand are to continue in accordance with Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006. |
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(113)

Although the effective implementation of international safety standards is at a low level, as shown by the results from the February 2015 ICAO audit, the government and the CAA of Thailand show a clear commitment to improve the safety oversight system in Thailand and have provided evidence that in a short timeframe already relevant progress was achieved. Moreover, the available safety information on air carriers from Thailand does not support a decision to impose a ban or operational restrictions. In order to monitor the situation closely, consultations with the authorities from Thailand are to continue in accordance with Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006.

| (114) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Thailand. |
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(114)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Thailand.

| (115) | Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on air carriers certified in Thailand pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. |
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(115)

Member States are to continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on air carriers certified in Thailand pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

| (116) | Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take further action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(116)

Should any relevant safety information indicate that there are imminent safety risks as a consequence of a lack of compliance with international safety standards, the Commission may be obliged to take further action in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

Air carriers from Zambia

Air carriers from Zambia

| (117) | On 4 September 2015 the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (‘ZCAA’) provided the Commission with an update on the work relating to the Zambian safety action plan. This update shows that good progress has been made. However, certain actions are still in their final stages and have not been fully completed. In mutual agreement between the Commission and the ZCAA, it was decided to postpone an EU assessment visit to early 2016. |
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(117)

On 4 September 2015 the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (‘ZCAA’) provided the Commission with an update on the work relating to the Zambian safety action plan. This update shows that good progress has been made. However, certain actions are still in their final stages and have not been fully completed. In mutual agreement between the Commission and the ZCAA, it was decided to postpone an EU assessment visit to early 2016.

| (118) | The ZCAA is expected to continue to work on the implementation of international safety standards. The Commission intends to make further preparations for an on-site assessment visit in early 2016 to verify the implementation of those standards in Zambia. |
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(118)

The ZCAA is expected to continue to work on the implementation of international safety standards. The Commission intends to make further preparations for an on-site assessment visit in early 2016 to verify the implementation of those standards in Zambia.

| (119) | In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Zambia. |
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(119)

In accordance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, it is therefore assessed that there are at this stage no grounds for amending the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union with respect to air carriers from Zambia.

| (120) | Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(120)

Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly,

| (121) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee, |
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(121)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Annex A is replaced by the text set out in Annex A to this Regulation; |
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(1)

Annex A is replaced by the text set out in Annex A to this Regulation;

| (2) | Annex B is replaced by the text set out in Annex B to this Regulation. |
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(2)

Annex B is replaced by the text set out in Annex B to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2015.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Violeta BULC

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 344, 27.12.2005, p. 15.

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(2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 14).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/1991 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonization of the technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4).

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(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 473/2006 of 22 March 2006 laying down implementing rules for the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 8).

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(5)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down the technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).

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(6)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 of 29 April 2014 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations of third country operators pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 133, 6.5.2014, p. 12).

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ANNEX A

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS WHICH ARE BANNED FROM OPERATING WITHIN THE UNION, WITH EXCEPTIONS
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| Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different) | Air Operator Certificate (‘AOC’) Number or Operating Licence Number | ICAO airline designation number | State of the Operator |
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| BLUE WING AIRLINES | SRBWA-01/2002 | BWI | Suriname |
| IRAQI AIRWAYS | 001 | IAW | Iraq |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Afghanistan, including | | | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES | AOC 009 | AFG | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| KAM AIR | AOC 001 | KMF | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| PAMIR AIRLINES | Unknown | PIR | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| SAFI AIRWAYS | AOC 181 | SFW | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Angola, with the exception of TAAG Angola Airlines put in Annex B, including | | | Republic of Angola |
| AEROJET | AO 008-01/11 | TEJ | Republic of Angola |
| AIR GICANGO | 009 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| AIR JET | AO 006-01/11-MBC | MBC | Republic of Angola |
| AIR NAVE | 017 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| AIR26 | AO 003-01/11-DCD | DCD | Republic of Angola |
| ANGOLA AIR SERVICES | 006 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| DIEXIM | 007 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| FLY540 | AO 004-01 FLYA | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| GIRA GLOBO | 008 | GGL | Republic of Angola |
| HELIANG | 010 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| HELIMALONGO | AO 005-01/11 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| MAVEWA | 016 | Unknown | Republic of Angola |
| SONAIR | AO 002-01/10-SOR | SOR | Republic of Angola |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Benin, including | | | Republic of Benin |
| AERO BENIN | PEA No 014/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS | AEB | Republic of Benin |
| AFRICA AIRWAYS | Unknown | AFF | Republic of Benin |
| ALAFIA JET | PEA No 014/ANAC/MDCTTTATP-PR/DEA/SCS | Unknown | Republic of Benin |
| BENIN GOLF AIR | PEA No 012/MDCTTP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | BGL | Republic of Benin |
| BENIN LITTORAL AIRWAYS | PEA No 013/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | LTL | Republic of Benin |
| COTAIR | PEA No 015/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS. | COB | Republic of Benin |
| ROYAL AIR | PEA No 11/ANAC/MDCTTP-PR/DEA/SCS | BNR | Republic of Benin |
| TRANS AIR BENIN | PEA No 016/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS | TNB | Republic of Benin |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Congo, including | | | Republic of Congo |
| AERO SERVICE | RAC06-002 | RSR | Republic of Congo |
| CANADIAN AIRWAYS CONGO | RAC06-012 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| EMERAUDE | RAC06-008 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| EQUAFLIGHT SERVICES | RAC 06-003 | EKA | Republic of Congo |
| EQUAJET | RAC06-007 | EKJ | Republic of Congo |
| EQUATORIAL CONGO AIRLINES S.A. | RAC 06-014 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| MISTRAL AVIATION | RAC06-011 | Unknown | Republic of Congo |
| TRANS AIR CONGO | RAC 06-001 | TSG | Republic of Congo |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including | | | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| AIR FAST CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0112/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| AIR KASAI | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0053/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| AIR KATANGA | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0056/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| AIR TROPIQUES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/00625/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| BLUE AIRLINES | 106/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012 | BUL | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| BLUE SKY | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0028/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| BUSY BEE CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0064/2010 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D'AVIATION (CAA) | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0050/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| CONGO AIRWAYS | 019/CAB/MIN/TVC/2015 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| DAKOTA SPRL | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/071/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| DOREN AIR CONGO | 102/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| GOMAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/011/2010 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| KIN AVIA | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0059/2010 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| KORONGO AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/001/2011 | KGO | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| MALU AVIATION | 098/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| MANGO AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/009/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| SERVE AIR | 004/CAB/MIN/TVC/2015 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| SERVICES AIR | 103/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| SWALA AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0084/2010 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| TRANSAIR CARGO SERVICES | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/073/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| WILL AIRLIFT | 409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0247/2011 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Djibouti, including | | | Djibouti |
| DAALLO AIRLINES | Unknown | DAO | Djibouti |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Equatorial Guinea, including | | | Equatorial Guinea |
| CEIBA INTERCONTINENTAL | 2011/0001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS | CEL | Equatorial Guinea |
| CRONOS AIRLINES | 2011/0004/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS | Unknown | Equatorial Guinea |
| PUNTO AZUL | 2012/0006/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS | Unknown | Equatorial Guinea |
| TANGO AIRWAYS | Unknown | Unknown | Equatorial Guinea |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Eritrea, including | | | Eritrea |
| ERITREAN AIRLINES | AOC No 004 | ERT | Eritrea |
| NASAIR ERITREA | AOC No 005 | NAS | Eritrea |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Gabon, with the exception of Afrijet and SN2AG put in Annex B, including | | | Republic of Gabon |
| AFRIC AVIATION | 010/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | EKG | Republic of Gabon |
| ALLEGIANCE AIR TOURIST | 007/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | LGE | Republic of Gabon |
| NATIONALE REGIONALE TRANSPORT (N.R.T) | 008/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | NRG | Republic of Gabon |
| SKY GABON | 009/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | SKG | Republic of Gabon |
| SOLENTA AVIATION GABON | 006/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | SVG | Republic of Gabon |
| TROPICAL AIR-GABON | 011/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | Unknown | Republic of Gabon |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Indonesia, with the exception of Garuda Indonesia, Airfast Indonesia, Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua and Indonesia Air Asia, including | | | Republic of Indonesia |
| AIR BORN INDONESIA | 135-055 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| AIR PACIFIC UTAMA | 135-020 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ALDA TRANS PAPUA | 135-056 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ALFA TRANS DIRGANTATA | 135-012 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ANGKASA SUPER SERVICES | 135-050 | LBZ | Republic of Indonesia |
| ASI PUDJIASTUTI | 135-028 | SQS | Republic of Indonesia |
| AVIASTAR MANDIRI | 121-043 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| AVIASTAR MANDIRI | 135-029 | VIT | Republic of Indonesia |
| BATIK AIR | 121-050 | BTK | Republic of Indonesia |
| CITILINK INDONESIA | 121-046 | CTV | Republic of Indonesia |
| DABI AIR NUSANTARA | 135-030 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| DERAYA AIR TAXI | 135-013 | DRY | Republic of Indonesia |
| DERAZONA AIR SERVICE | 135-010 | DRZ | Republic of Indonesia |
| DIRGANTARA AIR SERVICE | 135-014 | DIR | Republic of Indonesia |
| EASTINDO | 135-038 | ESD | Republic of Indonesia |
| ELANG LINTAS INDONESIA | 135-052 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ELANG NUSANTARA AIR | 135-053 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ENGGANG AIR SERVICE | 135-045 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| ERSA EASTERN AVIATION | 135-047 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| GATARI AIR SERVICE | 135-018 | GHS | Republic of Indonesia |
| HEAVY LIFT | 135-042 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| INDONESIA AIR ASIA EXTRA | 121-054 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT | 121-034 | IDA | Republic of Indonesia |
| INTAN ANGKASA AIR SERVICE | 135-019 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| JAYAWIJAYA DIRGANTARA | 121-044 | JWD | Republic of Indonesia |
| JOHNLIN AIR TRANSPORT | 135-043 | JLB | Republic of Indonesia |
| KAL STAR | 121-037 | KLS | Republic of Indonesia |
| KARTIKA AIRLINES | 121-003 | KAE | Republic of Indonesia |
| KOMALA INDONESIA | 135-051 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| KURA-KURA AVIATION | 135-016 | KUR | Republic of Indonesia |
| LION MENTARI AIRLINES | 121-010 | LNI | Republic of Indonesia |
| MARTABUANA ABADION | 135-049 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| MATTHEW AIR NUSANTARA | 135-048 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| MIMIKA AIR | 135-007 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| MY INDO AIRLINES | 121-042 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NAM AIR | 121-058 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NATIONAL UTILITY HELICOPTER | 135-011 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER | 121-022 | SJK | Republic of Indonesia |
| PEGASUS AIR SERVICES | 135-036 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| PELITA AIR SERVICE | 121-008 | PAS | Republic of Indonesia |
| PENERBANGAN ANGKASA SEMESTA | 135-026 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| PURA WISATA BARUNA | 135-025 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| RIAU AIRLINES | 121-016 | RIU | Republic of Indonesia |
| SAYAP GARUDA INDAH | 135-004 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| SMAC | 135-015 | SMC | Republic of Indonesia |
| SRIWIJAYA AIR | 121-035 | SJY | Republic of Indonesia |
| SURYA AIR | 135-046 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRANSNUSA AVIATION MANDIRI | 121-048 | TNU | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRANSWISATA PRIMA AVIATION | 135-021 | TWT | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRAVEL EXPRESS AVIATION SERVICE | 121-038 | XAR | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRAVIRA UTAMA | 135-009 | TVV | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRI MG INTRA ASIA AIRLINES | 121-018 | TMG | Republic of Indonesia |
| TRIGANA AIR SERVICE | 121-006 | TGN | Republic of Indonesia |
| UNINDO | 135-040 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| WESTSTAR AVIATION INDONESIA | 135-059 | Unknown | Republic of Indonesia |
| WING ABADI AIRLINES | 121-012 | WON | Republic of Indonesia |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Kazakhstan, with the exception of Air Astana, including | | | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AIR ALMATY | AK-0483-13 | LMY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ATMA AIRLINES | AK-0469-12 | AMA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| AVIA-JAYNAR / AVIA-ZHAYNAR | AK-0467-12 | SAP | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BEK AIR | AK-0463-12 | BEK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BEYBARS AIRCOMPANY | AK-0473-13 | BBS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| BURUNDAYAVIA AIRLINES | KZ-01/001 | BRY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| COMLUX-KZ | KZ-01/002 | KAZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EAST WING | KZ-01/007 | EWZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| EURO-ASIA AIR | AK-0472-13 | EAK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| FLY JET KZ | AK-0477-13 | FJK | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| INVESTAVIA | AK-0479-13 | TLG | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| IRTYSH AIR | AK-0468-13 | MZA | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| JET AIRLINES | KZ-01/003 | SOZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAIR JET | AK-0474-13 | KEJ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAIRTRANS AIRLINE | AK-0466-12 | KUY | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| KAZAVIASPAS | AK-0484-13 | KZS | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| PRIME AVIATION | AK-0478-13 | PKZ | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| SCAT | KZ-01/004 | VSV | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| ZHETYSU AIRCOMPANY | AK-0470-12 | JTU | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Kyrgyz Republic, including | | | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR BISHKEK (formerly EASTOK AVIA) | 15 | EAA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR MANAS | 17 | MBB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY | 23 | AVJ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| CENTRAL ASIAN AVIATION SERVICES (CAAS) | 13 | CBK | Kyrgyz Republic |
| HELI SKY | 47 | HAC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR KYRGYZSTAN | 03 | LYN | Kyrgyz Republic |
| MANAS AIRWAYS | 42 | BAM | Kyrgyz Republic |
| S GROUP INTERNATIONAL


  (formerly S GROUP AVIATION) | 45 | IND | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY BISHKEK | 43 | BIS | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY KG AIRLINES | 41 | KGK | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY WAY AIR | 39 | SAB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| TEZ JET | 46 | TEZ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| VALOR AIR | 07 | VAC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Liberia. | | | Liberia |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Libya, including | | | Libya |
| AFRIQIYAH AIRWAYS | 007/01 | AAW | Libya |
| AIR LIBYA | 004/01 | TLR | Libya |
| BURAQ AIR | 002/01 | BRQ | Libya |
| GHADAMES AIR TRANSPORT | 012/05 | GHT | Libya |
| GLOBAL AVIATION AND SERVICES | 008/05 | GAK | Libya |
| LIBYAN AIRLINES | 001/01 | LAA | Libya |
| PETRO AIR | 025/08 | PEO | Libya |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Mozambique, including | | | Republic of Mozambique |
| AMBASSADOR LDA | MOZ-21 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| CFM — TRABALHOS E TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA | MOZ-07 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| COA — COASTAL AVIATION | MOZ-15 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| CPY — CROPSPRAYERS | MOZ-06 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| CRA — CR AVIATION LDA | MOZ-14 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| ETA — EMPRESA DE TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA | MOZ-04 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| EVERETT AVIATION LDA | MOZ-18 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| HCP — HELICÓPTEROS CAPITAL LDA | MOZ-11 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| INAER AVIATION MOZAMBIQUE LDA | MOZ-19 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| KAY — KAYA AIRLINES, LDA | MOZ-09 | KYY | Republic of Mozambique |
| LAM — LINHAS AÉREAS DE MOÇAMBIQUE S.A. | MOZ-01 | LAM | Republic of Mozambique |
| MAKOND, LDA | MOZ-20 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| MEX — MOÇAMBIQUE EXPRESSO, SARL MEX | MOZ-02 | MXE | Republic of Mozambique |
| OHI — OMNI HELICÓPTEROS INTERNATIONAL LDA | MOZ-17 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| SAF — SAFARI AIR LDA | MOZ-12 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| SAM — SOLENTA AVIATION MOZAMBIQUE, SA | MOZ-10 | Unknown | Republic of Mozambique |
| TTA — TRABALHOS E TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA | MOZ-16 | TTA | Republic of Mozambique |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Nepal, including | | | Republic of Nepal |
| AIR DYNASTY HELI. S. | 035/2001 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| AIR KASTHAMANDAP | 051/2009 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| BUDDHA AIR | 014/1996 | BHA | Republic of Nepal |
| FISHTAIL AIR | 017/2001 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| GOMA AIR | 064/2010 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| HIMALAYA AIRLINES | 084/2015 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| MAKALU AIR | 057A/2009 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| MANANG AIR PVT LTD | 082/2014 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS | 055/2009 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| MUKTINATH AIRLINES | 081/2013 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| NEPAL AIRLINES CORPORATION | 003/2000 | RNA | Republic of Nepal |
| SAURYA AIRLINES | 083/2014 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| SHREE AIRLINES | 030/2002 | SHA | Republic of Nepal |
| SIMRIK AIR | 034/2000 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| SIMRIK AIRLINES | 052/2009 | RMK | Republic of Nepal |
| SITA AIR | 033/2000 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| TARA AIR | 053/2009 | Unknown | Republic of Nepal |
| YETI AIRLINES DOMESTIC | 037/2004 | NYT | Republic of Nepal |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sao Tome and Principe, including | | | Sao Tome and Principe |
| AFRICA'S CONNECTION | 10/AOC/2008 | ACH | Sao Tome and Principe |
| STP AIRWAYS | 03/AOC/2006 | STP | Sao Tome and Principe |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sierra Leone, including | | | Sierra Leone |
| AIR RUM, LTD | UNKNOWN | RUM | Sierra Leone |
| DESTINY AIR SERVICES, LTD | UNKNOWN | DTY | Sierra Leone |
| HEAVYLIFT CARGO | UNKNOWN | Unknown | Sierra Leone |
| ORANGE AIR SIERRA LEONE LTD | UNKNOWN | ORJ | Sierra Leone |
| PARAMOUNT AIRLINES, LTD | UNKNOWN | PRR | Sierra Leone |
| SEVEN FOUR EIGHT AIR SERVICES LTD | UNKNOWN | SVT | Sierra Leone |
| TEEBAH AIRWAYS | UNKNOWN | Unknown | Sierra Leone |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sudan, including | | | Republic of Sudan |
| ALFA AIRLINES | 54 | AAJ | Republic of the Sudan |
| ALMAJAL AVIATION SERVICE | 15 | MGG | Republic of the Sudan |
| BADR AIRLINES | 35 | BDR | Republic of the Sudan |
| BENTIU AIR TRANSPORT | 29 | BNT | Republic of the Sudan |
| BLUE BIRD AVIATION | 11 | BLB | Republic of the Sudan |
| DOVE AIRLINES | 52 | DOV | Republic of the Sudan |
| ELIDINER AVIATION | 8 | DND | Republic of the Sudan |
| FOURTY EIGHT AVIATION | 53 | WHB | Republic of the Sudan |
| GREEN FLAG AVIATION | 17 | Unknown | Republic of the Sudan |
| HELEJETIC AIR | 57 | HJT | Republic of the Sudan |
| KATA AIR TRANSPORT | 9 | KTV | Republic of the Sudan |
| KUSH AVIATION | 60 | KUH | Republic of the Sudan |
| MARSLAND COMPANY | 40 | MSL | Republic of the Sudan |
| MID AIRLINES | 25 | NYL | Republic of the Sudan |
| NOVA AIRLINES | 46 | NOV | Republic of the Sudan |
| SUDAN AIRWAYS | 1 | SUD | Republic of the Sudan |
| SUN AIR COMPANY | 51 | SNR | Republic of the Sudan |
| TARCO AIRLINES | 56 | TRQ | Republic of the Sudan |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Zambia, including | | | Zambia |
| ZAMBEZI AIRLINES | Z/AOC/001/2009 | ZMA | Zambia |

Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different)

Air Operator Certificate (‘AOC’) Number or Operating Licence Number

ICAO airline designation number

State of the Operator

BLUE WING AIRLINES

SRBWA-01/2002

BWI

Suriname

IRAQI AIRWAYS

001

IAW

Iraq

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Afghanistan, including

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES

AOC 009

AFG

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

KAM AIR

AOC 001

KMF

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

PAMIR AIRLINES

Unknown

PIR

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

SAFI AIRWAYS

AOC 181

SFW

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Angola, with the exception of TAAG Angola Airlines put in Annex B, including

Republic of Angola

AEROJET

AO 008-01/11

TEJ

Republic of Angola

AIR GICANGO

009

Unknown

Republic of Angola

AIR JET

AO 006-01/11-MBC

MBC

Republic of Angola

AIR NAVE

017

Unknown

Republic of Angola

AIR26

AO 003-01/11-DCD

DCD

Republic of Angola

ANGOLA AIR SERVICES

006

Unknown

Republic of Angola

DIEXIM

007

Unknown

Republic of Angola

FLY540

AO 004-01 FLYA

Unknown

Republic of Angola

GIRA GLOBO

008

GGL

Republic of Angola

HELIANG

010

Unknown

Republic of Angola

HELIMALONGO

AO 005-01/11

Unknown

Republic of Angola

MAVEWA

016

Unknown

Republic of Angola

SONAIR

AO 002-01/10-SOR

SOR

Republic of Angola

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Benin, including

Republic of Benin

AERO BENIN

PEA No 014/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS

AEB

Republic of Benin

AFRICA AIRWAYS

Unknown

AFF

Republic of Benin

ALAFIA JET

PEA No 014/ANAC/MDCTTTATP-PR/DEA/SCS

Unknown

Republic of Benin

BENIN GOLF AIR

PEA No 012/MDCTTP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

BGL

Republic of Benin

BENIN LITTORAL AIRWAYS

PEA No 013/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

LTL

Republic of Benin

COTAIR

PEA No 015/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS.

COB

Republic of Benin

ROYAL AIR

PEA No 11/ANAC/MDCTTP-PR/DEA/SCS

BNR

Republic of Benin

TRANS AIR BENIN

PEA No 016/MDCTTTATP-PR/ANAC/DEA/SCS

TNB

Republic of Benin

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Congo, including

Republic of Congo

AERO SERVICE

RAC06-002

RSR

Republic of Congo

CANADIAN AIRWAYS CONGO

RAC06-012

Unknown

Republic of Congo

EMERAUDE

RAC06-008

Unknown

Republic of Congo

EQUAFLIGHT SERVICES

RAC 06-003

EKA

Republic of Congo

EQUAJET

RAC06-007

EKJ

Republic of Congo

EQUATORIAL CONGO AIRLINES S.A.

RAC 06-014

Unknown

Republic of Congo

MISTRAL AVIATION

RAC06-011

Unknown

Republic of Congo

TRANS AIR CONGO

RAC 06-001

TSG

Republic of Congo

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

AIR FAST CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0112/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

AIR KASAI

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0053/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

AIR KATANGA

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0056/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

AIR TROPIQUES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/00625/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

BLUE AIRLINES

106/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012

BUL

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

BLUE SKY

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0028/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

BUSY BEE CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0064/2010

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D'AVIATION (CAA)

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0050/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

CONGO AIRWAYS

019/CAB/MIN/TVC/2015

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

DAKOTA SPRL

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/071/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

DOREN AIR CONGO

102/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

GOMAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/011/2010

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

KIN AVIA

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0059/2010

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

KORONGO AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/001/2011

KGO

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

MALU AVIATION

098/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

MANGO AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/009/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

SERVE AIR

004/CAB/MIN/TVC/2015

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

SERVICES AIR

103/CAB/MIN/TVC/2012

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

SWALA AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0084/2010

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

TRANSAIR CARGO SERVICES

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/073/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

WILL AIRLIFT

409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0247/2011

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Djibouti, including

Djibouti

DAALLO AIRLINES

Unknown

DAO

Djibouti

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Equatorial Guinea, including

Equatorial Guinea

CEIBA INTERCONTINENTAL

2011/0001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS

CEL

Equatorial Guinea

CRONOS AIRLINES

2011/0004/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS

Unknown

Equatorial Guinea

PUNTO AZUL

2012/0006/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS

Unknown

Equatorial Guinea

TANGO AIRWAYS

Unknown

Unknown

Equatorial Guinea

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Eritrea, including

Eritrea

ERITREAN AIRLINES

AOC No 004

ERT

Eritrea

NASAIR ERITREA

AOC No 005

NAS

Eritrea

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Gabon, with the exception of Afrijet and SN2AG put in Annex B, including

Republic of Gabon

AFRIC AVIATION

010/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

EKG

Republic of Gabon

ALLEGIANCE AIR TOURIST

007/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

LGE

Republic of Gabon

NATIONALE REGIONALE TRANSPORT (N.R.T)

008/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

NRG

Republic of Gabon

SKY GABON

009/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

SKG

Republic of Gabon

SOLENTA AVIATION GABON

006/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

SVG

Republic of Gabon

TROPICAL AIR-GABON

011/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

Unknown

Republic of Gabon

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Indonesia, with the exception of Garuda Indonesia, Airfast Indonesia, Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua and Indonesia Air Asia, including

Republic of Indonesia

AIR BORN INDONESIA

135-055

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

AIR PACIFIC UTAMA

135-020

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ALDA TRANS PAPUA

135-056

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ALFA TRANS DIRGANTATA

135-012

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ANGKASA SUPER SERVICES

135-050

LBZ

Republic of Indonesia

ASI PUDJIASTUTI

135-028

SQS

Republic of Indonesia

AVIASTAR MANDIRI

121-043

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

AVIASTAR MANDIRI

135-029

VIT

Republic of Indonesia

BATIK AIR

121-050

BTK

Republic of Indonesia

CITILINK INDONESIA

121-046

CTV

Republic of Indonesia

DABI AIR NUSANTARA

135-030

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

DERAYA AIR TAXI

135-013

DRY

Republic of Indonesia

DERAZONA AIR SERVICE

135-010

DRZ

Republic of Indonesia

DIRGANTARA AIR SERVICE

135-014

DIR

Republic of Indonesia

EASTINDO

135-038

ESD

Republic of Indonesia

ELANG LINTAS INDONESIA

135-052

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ELANG NUSANTARA AIR

135-053

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ENGGANG AIR SERVICE

135-045

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

ERSA EASTERN AVIATION

135-047

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

GATARI AIR SERVICE

135-018

GHS

Republic of Indonesia

HEAVY LIFT

135-042

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

INDONESIA AIR ASIA EXTRA

121-054

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT

121-034

IDA

Republic of Indonesia

INTAN ANGKASA AIR SERVICE

135-019

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

JAYAWIJAYA DIRGANTARA

121-044

JWD

Republic of Indonesia

JOHNLIN AIR TRANSPORT

135-043

JLB

Republic of Indonesia

KAL STAR

121-037

KLS

Republic of Indonesia

KARTIKA AIRLINES

121-003

KAE

Republic of Indonesia

KOMALA INDONESIA

135-051

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

KURA-KURA AVIATION

135-016

KUR

Republic of Indonesia

LION MENTARI AIRLINES

121-010

LNI

Republic of Indonesia

MARTABUANA ABADION

135-049

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

MATTHEW AIR NUSANTARA

135-048

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

MIMIKA AIR

135-007

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

MY INDO AIRLINES

121-042

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NAM AIR

121-058

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NATIONAL UTILITY HELICOPTER

135-011

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER

121-022

SJK

Republic of Indonesia

PEGASUS AIR SERVICES

135-036

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

PELITA AIR SERVICE

121-008

PAS

Republic of Indonesia

PENERBANGAN ANGKASA SEMESTA

135-026

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

PURA WISATA BARUNA

135-025

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

RIAU AIRLINES

121-016

RIU

Republic of Indonesia

SAYAP GARUDA INDAH

135-004

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

SMAC

135-015

SMC

Republic of Indonesia

SRIWIJAYA AIR

121-035

SJY

Republic of Indonesia

SURYA AIR

135-046

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

TRANSNUSA AVIATION MANDIRI

121-048

TNU

Republic of Indonesia

TRANSWISATA PRIMA AVIATION

135-021

TWT

Republic of Indonesia

TRAVEL EXPRESS AVIATION SERVICE

121-038

XAR

Republic of Indonesia

TRAVIRA UTAMA

135-009

TVV

Republic of Indonesia

TRI MG INTRA ASIA AIRLINES

121-018

TMG

Republic of Indonesia

TRIGANA AIR SERVICE

121-006

TGN

Republic of Indonesia

UNINDO

135-040

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

WESTSTAR AVIATION INDONESIA

135-059

Unknown

Republic of Indonesia

WING ABADI AIRLINES

121-012

WON

Republic of Indonesia

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Kazakhstan, with the exception of Air Astana, including

Republic of Kazakhstan

AIR ALMATY

AK-0483-13

LMY

Republic of Kazakhstan

ATMA AIRLINES

AK-0469-12

AMA

Republic of Kazakhstan

AVIA-JAYNAR / AVIA-ZHAYNAR

AK-0467-12

SAP

Republic of Kazakhstan

BEK AIR

AK-0463-12

BEK

Republic of Kazakhstan

BEYBARS AIRCOMPANY

AK-0473-13

BBS

Republic of Kazakhstan

BURUNDAYAVIA AIRLINES

KZ-01/001

BRY

Republic of Kazakhstan

COMLUX-KZ

KZ-01/002

KAZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

EAST WING

KZ-01/007

EWZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

EURO-ASIA AIR

AK-0472-13

EAK

Republic of Kazakhstan

FLY JET KZ

AK-0477-13

FJK

Republic of Kazakhstan

INVESTAVIA

AK-0479-13

TLG

Republic of Kazakhstan

IRTYSH AIR

AK-0468-13

MZA

Republic of Kazakhstan

JET AIRLINES

KZ-01/003

SOZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAIR JET

AK-0474-13

KEJ

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAIRTRANS AIRLINE

AK-0466-12

KUY

Republic of Kazakhstan

KAZAVIASPAS

AK-0484-13

KZS

Republic of Kazakhstan

PRIME AVIATION

AK-0478-13

PKZ

Republic of Kazakhstan

SCAT

KZ-01/004

VSV

Republic of Kazakhstan

ZHETYSU AIRCOMPANY

AK-0470-12

JTU

Republic of Kazakhstan

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Kyrgyz Republic, including

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR BISHKEK (formerly EASTOK AVIA)

15

EAA

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR MANAS

17

MBB

Kyrgyz Republic

AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY

23

AVJ

Kyrgyz Republic

CENTRAL ASIAN AVIATION SERVICES (CAAS)

13

CBK

Kyrgyz Republic

HELI SKY

47

HAC

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR KYRGYZSTAN

03

LYN

Kyrgyz Republic

MANAS AIRWAYS

42

BAM

Kyrgyz Republic

S GROUP INTERNATIONAL

(formerly S GROUP AVIATION)

45

IND

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY BISHKEK

43

BIS

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY KG AIRLINES

41

KGK

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY WAY AIR

39

SAB

Kyrgyz Republic

TEZ JET

46

TEZ

Kyrgyz Republic

VALOR AIR

07

VAC

Kyrgyz Republic

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Liberia.

Liberia

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Libya, including

Libya

AFRIQIYAH AIRWAYS

007/01

AAW

Libya

AIR LIBYA

004/01

TLR

Libya

BURAQ AIR

002/01

BRQ

Libya

GHADAMES AIR TRANSPORT

012/05

GHT

Libya

GLOBAL AVIATION AND SERVICES

008/05

GAK

Libya

LIBYAN AIRLINES

001/01

LAA

Libya

PETRO AIR

025/08

PEO

Libya

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Republic of Mozambique, including

Republic of Mozambique

AMBASSADOR LDA

MOZ-21

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

CFM — TRABALHOS E TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA

MOZ-07

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

COA — COASTAL AVIATION

MOZ-15

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

CPY — CROPSPRAYERS

MOZ-06

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

CRA — CR AVIATION LDA

MOZ-14

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

ETA — EMPRESA DE TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA

MOZ-04

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

EVERETT AVIATION LDA

MOZ-18

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

HCP — HELICÓPTEROS CAPITAL LDA

MOZ-11

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

INAER AVIATION MOZAMBIQUE LDA

MOZ-19

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

KAY — KAYA AIRLINES, LDA

MOZ-09

KYY

Republic of Mozambique

LAM — LINHAS AÉREAS DE MOÇAMBIQUE S.A.

MOZ-01

LAM

Republic of Mozambique

MAKOND, LDA

MOZ-20

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

MEX — MOÇAMBIQUE EXPRESSO, SARL MEX

MOZ-02

MXE

Republic of Mozambique

OHI — OMNI HELICÓPTEROS INTERNATIONAL LDA

MOZ-17

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

SAF — SAFARI AIR LDA

MOZ-12

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

SAM — SOLENTA AVIATION MOZAMBIQUE, SA

MOZ-10

Unknown

Republic of Mozambique

TTA — TRABALHOS E TRANSPORTES AÉREOS LDA

MOZ-16

TTA

Republic of Mozambique

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Nepal, including

Republic of Nepal

AIR DYNASTY HELI. S.

035/2001

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

AIR KASTHAMANDAP

051/2009

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

BUDDHA AIR

014/1996

BHA

Republic of Nepal

FISHTAIL AIR

017/2001

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

GOMA AIR

064/2010

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

HIMALAYA AIRLINES

084/2015

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

MAKALU AIR

057A/2009

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

MANANG AIR PVT LTD

082/2014

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

MOUNTAIN HELICOPTERS

055/2009

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

MUKTINATH AIRLINES

081/2013

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

NEPAL AIRLINES CORPORATION

003/2000

RNA

Republic of Nepal

SAURYA AIRLINES

083/2014

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

SHREE AIRLINES

030/2002

SHA

Republic of Nepal

SIMRIK AIR

034/2000

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

SIMRIK AIRLINES

052/2009

RMK

Republic of Nepal

SITA AIR

033/2000

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

TARA AIR

053/2009

Unknown

Republic of Nepal

YETI AIRLINES DOMESTIC

037/2004

NYT

Republic of Nepal

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sao Tome and Principe, including

Sao Tome and Principe

AFRICA'S CONNECTION

10/AOC/2008

ACH

Sao Tome and Principe

STP AIRWAYS

03/AOC/2006

STP

Sao Tome and Principe

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sierra Leone, including

Sierra Leone

AIR RUM, LTD

UNKNOWN

RUM

Sierra Leone

DESTINY AIR SERVICES, LTD

UNKNOWN

DTY

Sierra Leone

HEAVYLIFT CARGO

UNKNOWN

Unknown

Sierra Leone

ORANGE AIR SIERRA LEONE LTD

UNKNOWN

ORJ

Sierra Leone

PARAMOUNT AIRLINES, LTD

UNKNOWN

PRR

Sierra Leone

SEVEN FOUR EIGHT AIR SERVICES LTD

UNKNOWN

SVT

Sierra Leone

TEEBAH AIRWAYS

UNKNOWN

Unknown

Sierra Leone

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Sudan, including

Republic of Sudan

ALFA AIRLINES

54

AAJ

Republic of the Sudan

ALMAJAL AVIATION SERVICE

15

MGG

Republic of the Sudan

BADR AIRLINES

35

BDR

Republic of the Sudan

BENTIU AIR TRANSPORT

29

BNT

Republic of the Sudan

BLUE BIRD AVIATION

11

BLB

Republic of the Sudan

DOVE AIRLINES

52

DOV

Republic of the Sudan

ELIDINER AVIATION

8

DND

Republic of the Sudan

FOURTY EIGHT AVIATION

53

WHB

Republic of the Sudan

GREEN FLAG AVIATION

17

Unknown

Republic of the Sudan

HELEJETIC AIR

57

HJT

Republic of the Sudan

KATA AIR TRANSPORT

9

KTV

Republic of the Sudan

KUSH AVIATION

60

KUH

Republic of the Sudan

MARSLAND COMPANY

40

MSL

Republic of the Sudan

MID AIRLINES

25

NYL

Republic of the Sudan

NOVA AIRLINES

46

NOV

Republic of the Sudan

SUDAN AIRWAYS

1

SUD

Republic of the Sudan

SUN AIR COMPANY

51

SNR

Republic of the Sudan

TARCO AIRLINES

56

TRQ

Republic of the Sudan

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Zambia, including

Zambia

ZAMBEZI AIRLINES

Z/AOC/001/2009

ZMA

Zambia

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(1)  Air carriers listed in Annex A could be permitted to exercise traffic rights by using wet-leased aircraft of an air carrier which is not subject to an operating ban, provided that the relevant safety standards are complied with.

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ANNEX B

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE UNION
   (1)

| Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different) | Air Operator Certificate ('AOC') Number | ICAO airline designation number | State of the Operator | Aircraft type restricted | Registration mark(s) and, when available, construction serial number(s) of restricted aircraft | State of registry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES | 001 | DTA | Republic of Angola | All fleet with the exception of: 6 aircraft of type Boeing B777 and 4 aircraft of type Boeing B737-700. | All fleet with the exception of: D2-TED, D2-TEE, D2-TEF, D2-TEG, D2-TEH, D2-TEI, D2-TBF, D2-TBG, D2-TBH, D2-TBJ. | Republic of Angola |
| AIR SERVICE COMORES | 06-819/TA-15/DGACM | KMD | Comoros | All fleet with the exception of: LET 410 UVP. | All fleet with the exception of: D6-CAM (851336). | Comoros |
| AFRIJET BUSINESS SERVICE
   (2) | 002/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | ABS | Republic of Gabon | All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Falcon 50, 2 aircraft of type Falcon 900. | All fleet with the exception of: TR-LGV; TR-LGY; TR-AFJ; TR-AFR. | Republic of Gabon |
| NOUVELLE AIR AFFAIRES GABON (SN2AG) | 003/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA | NVS | Republic of Gabon | All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Challenger CL-601, 1 aircraft of type HS-125-800. | All fleet with the exception of: TR-AAG, ZS-AFG. | Republic of Gabon; Republic of South Africa |
| IRAN AIR
   (3) | FS100 | IRA | Islamic Republic of Iran | All fleet with the exception of:
  10 aircraft of type Airbus A300 and 2 aircraft of type Airbus A310. | All fleet with the exception of: | EP-IBA, |

Name of the legal entity of the air carrier as indicated on its AOC (and its trading name, if different)

Air Operator Certificate ('AOC') Number

ICAO airline designation number

State of the Operator

Aircraft type restricted

Registration mark(s) and, when available, construction serial number(s) of restricted aircraft

State of registry

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES

001

DTA

Republic of Angola

All fleet with the exception of: 6 aircraft of type Boeing B777 and 4 aircraft of type Boeing B737-700.

All fleet with the exception of: D2-TED, D2-TEE, D2-TEF, D2-TEG, D2-TEH, D2-TEI, D2-TBF, D2-TBG, D2-TBH, D2-TBJ.

Republic of Angola

AIR SERVICE COMORES

06-819/TA-15/DGACM

KMD

Comoros

All fleet with the exception of: LET 410 UVP.

All fleet with the exception of: D6-CAM (851336).

Comoros

AFRIJET BUSINESS SERVICE
   (2)

002/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

ABS

Republic of Gabon

All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Falcon 50, 2 aircraft of type Falcon 900.

All fleet with the exception of: TR-LGV; TR-LGY; TR-AFJ; TR-AFR.

Republic of Gabon

NOUVELLE AIR AFFAIRES GABON (SN2AG)

003/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA

NVS

Republic of Gabon

All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Challenger CL-601, 1 aircraft of type HS-125-800.

All fleet with the exception of: TR-AAG, ZS-AFG.

Republic of Gabon; Republic of South Africa

IRAN AIR
   (3)

FS100

IRA

Islamic Republic of Iran

All fleet with the exception of:

10 aircraft of type Airbus A300 and 2 aircraft of type Airbus A310.

All fleet with the exception of:

EP-IBA,

| | EP-IBB, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBB,

| | EP-IBC, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBC,

| | EP-IBD, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBD,

| | EP-IBG, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBG,

| | EP-IBI, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBI,

| | EP-IBJ, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBJ,

| | EP-IBS, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBS,

| | EP-ICE, |
| --- | --- |

EP-ICE,

| | EP-ICF, |
| --- | --- |

EP-ICF,

| | EP-IBK, |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBK,

| | EP-IBL. |
| --- | --- |

EP-IBL.

Islamic Republic of Iran

AIR KORYO

GAC-AOC/KOR-01

KOR

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type TU- 204.

All fleet with the exception of: P-632, P-633.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

AIR MADAGASCAR

5R-M01/2009

MDG

Madagascar

All fleet with the exception of: aircraft of type Boeing B737, aircraft of type ATR 72/42 and 3 aircraft of type DHC 6-300.

All fleet with the exception of: aircraft within the Boeing B737 fleet, as mentioned on the AOC, aircraft within the ATR 72/42 fleet, as mentioned on the AOC; 5R-MGC, 5R-MGD, 5R-MGF.

Republic of Madagascar

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(1)  Air carriers listed in Annex B could be permitted to exercise traffic rights by using wet-leased aircraft of an air carrier which is not subject to an operating ban, provided that the relevant safety standards are complied with.

(2)  Afrijet is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current level of operations within the Union.

(3)  Iran Air is allowed to operate to the Union using the specific aircraft under the conditions set out in Recital (69) of Regulation (EU) No 590/2010, OJ L 170, 6.7.2010, p. 15.

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