Application .of 

BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

SWISS GLOBAL AIR LINES AG 

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for a foreign air carri.er permit purs11ant to 

49\J.S.C. § 41301 and for an 

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exempti()n pursuant to 49 u.s.c. § 40109 ) 

DATED: 

APPLICATION OF SWISS GLOBAL AIR LINES AG 

FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT AND EXEMPTION 

April 02,2015 

Commu.nications with r~spect to the 

above should be addressed to: 

Andreas Thurnheer 

Swiss Global Air Lines AG 

Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Switzerland 

Phone: +41 44 564 00 00 

Fax: +41 44 564 ·41 37 

E-mail: europeanfleet@swiss.com 
:BEFORE THE 

DEPARTM.ENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Applic~tion of 

SWISS GLOBAL AIR LINES AG 

for a foreign air carrier permit pursuantto 

49 U.S.C. § 41301 and for an 

exemption pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40109 

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APPLICATION OF SWISS GLOBAL AIR LINES AG 

FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER PERMIT AND EXEMPTION 

Swiss Global Air Lines AG d/b/a Swiss Global (Swiss Global), a .carrier of Switzerland, 

hereby applies for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption (the Application) pursuant to 49 

U.S.C. §§ 41301 ;:~.nd. 40109, Part 211 ofthe Department's Economic Regulations (14 C.F.R. Part 

211), Subpar~ Band C ofthe Department's Rules of Practice in Proceedings (14 C.F.R. §§ 

302.201 and 302.301, etseq.), and the Department's Streamlined Licensing Procedures (see 

notice dated August 23, 2005, Docket OST-2005-22228). Swiss Global is requesting a foreign 

air carrier pennit and exemption authorizing it to provide scheduled and charter foreign air 

transportation of persons, property and mail from any point or points behind Sv,ritzerland, via any 

point or points in Switzerland and any intermediate points, to any point or points in the United 

States and :heyond.1 

Swiss Global V.rishesto begin marketing and ticketing its proposed service as soon as 

possible ~nd respectfully requests that DOT act promptly on this application. Accordingly) 

1 Swiss Global cucrently holds an exemption and statements ofauthorization permitting it to display the UA * 

designator code of United Air Lines, Inc. on flights it operates on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. 

between points in Switzerland and between points in Switzerland and points in third countries (See Notice of Action 

Taken, January 31,2014, DOT-OST-2005-22725 and Department Action on Application, October 19,2005, DOTOST-2005-22464). 

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Swiss Global requests that the Department process this application pursuant to its Streamlined 

Licensing Procedures Notice and issue a single order: (1) granting the exemption authority 

sought herein for a period of two years, or until the Swiss Globa"l's requested foreign air carrier 

permit becomes effective and (2) tentatively awarding Swiss Global a foreign air carrier permit 

under the ''show cause" procedures described in the Streamlined Licensing Procedures Notice. 

l. State the Name and address of the applicant, the .natw·e of its organization mid, !f 

applicable, the name of the countryunder (he laws of which it is organized. 

II1e complete name and address ofSwiss Global is as follows: 

Swiss Global Air Lines AG 

Malzgasse 15 

CH-4052 Basel 

Switzerland 

Swiss Global is organized under the laws of Switzerland. 

2. Name and official address of the govei11ineht air transport i:mthm;ity hai•ilig 

regulatmy jurisdiction over applicant. 

Swiss Global is subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Governtnetit cif Switzerland 

and the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), located at: 

Federal Office of Civil Aviation 

CH-3003 Bern 

Switzerland 

3. Statement of the authority requested and a {iesr:riptlon oft he se.n>ices proposed. 

Swiss Global requests that DOT issue it an exemption and foreign air carrier permit 

authorizing it to engage in. ~chedulf!d and charter foreign air transportation of persons, property, 

and mail fron1 any point or points behind Switzerland, via: any point or points in Switzerland and 

any intermediate points, to any point or points in the United States and beyond to the full extent 

permitted by the Air Transport Agreement between the UnitedStates and the Swiss 

Confedet:ation,as amended June 21, 2010. Swiss Global phtl'ls to commen.ce nonstop service 

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between Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) and New York (JFK) pursuant to a wet-lease ~greement on 

behalf of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS) in early 2016. Swiss Global and SWISS 

intend to begin marketing this service once all 1·equired governmetital approvals are in place. 

4. Provide nqmes, addresses, and citizenship of all DirectOI:'s, Qfficers, and Key 

Managqment Personnel. 

The names, addresses, and citizenship of all Directbrs,Officers, and Key Management 

Personnel is attached as Exhibit 1. None of the persons listed are related by blood or marriage. 

5. Provide the names andcitizenship of all persons holding five [Jercem or inore of 

the capital stock or capital of the applicant, along with the number and 

perc:entage of shares held by each. 

Swiss Global is wholly owned and COJ1trolled by SWISS, which is a corporation 

organized and operating under th~ laws of Switzerland. ~ WISS, in turn, is wholly owned by 

AirTrust AG; a financial holding company registered in Switzerhmd. 

6. Does the ownership of applicant hold an interest in any other U.S. orforeign 

carrier, common carrier, or person engaged in the business of aeronautics? 

SWISS holds an interest in S"\\riss AviationSoftware Ltd. and Swiss AviationTraining 

Ltd., each of which provide aerospace-related services to the airline industry. 

7. Relationship between the applicant and ils homeland government. 

The Swiss government is not involved in the ownership, management, or operation of 

Swiss Global. 

8. Applicant's insurance coverage meets or exc-eeds the liability limits of 14 C.F.R. 

Part 205. · 

Swiss Global's liability insurance exc.e.eds the minimum requirem~nts of 14 C.F.R. Part 

205. Swiss Global has attached as Exhibit 2 a completed certificate of insurance (DOT Fo.rm 

6411), as required by 14 C.F.R. Part 205, for the DepartmeJ:tt'S review. Swiss Global will 

concurrently file the certificate with the FAA. 

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9. Evidence o.[the applicant's homeland operating authority. 

Swiss Global has an Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications issued by 

FOCA, which are attached for the Department's review as Exhibit 3. 

l 0. Summary o.f applicant's operating his/my. 

Swiss Global- known prior to February 2, 20 I 5 as Swiss European Air Lines Ltd. - has 

been operating regional wet-lease service on behalf ofSWJSS since it was established as a 

SWISS sub~idiary carrier in 2005. Swiss Global provides regional service on behalfofSWISS 

with a fleet of AVRO RJ 100 aircraft. SWISS and Swiss Global have decided to expand the 

scope of their curr~nt wet-lease to include service between Europe and the United States 

whereby Swiss Global willoperate flights on SWISS' behalf to New York (JFK). 

11. List o.f aircrqft ownt(i. 

Swiss Global's fleet currently consists of 18 A VRO RJ 100 ain::raft that are operated on 

behalf of SWISS througho11t Europe. SWISS currently has nine Boeing B777-JOOER aircraft on 

order, the first of which is scheduled to be delivered to the carrier in January 2016 and entered 

into commerCial service as early as February2016. Upon delivery, SWISS will dry le&se these 

aircraft to Swiss Global. The aircraft Will be placed on Swiss Global's Operations Specifications 

and then operated to the United States on SWISS; behalf pursuant to a wet-lease ~greement. A 

complete list of Swiss Global's aircraft, along with their registration marks, is attached as 

Exhibit 4. 

12. Srate where and by whom the maintenance of the aircraji is or will be per:formed. 

Maintenance ofS\\'iss Global's B777 aircraft Will be undertaken by SWISS. Switzerland 

is a contracting state to the Convention of International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and 

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observes all applicable ICAO standards. The equipment utilized to perform these services will 

be maintained by SWISS In accordance with all relevant lCAO annexes. 

13. Describe any arrangement.~ or cooperative working arrangements that exist 

between the applicant and a U.S. or foreign cah·ier that would affect the 

proposed sen,ices. 

As noted above Swiss Global currently has authority to display the UA *designator code 

of United Air Lines, Inc. on flights it operates on behalfofSWISS between points in Switzerland 

and between point~ in Switzerland and points in third countries. All service provided under the 

SWISS/Swiss Global wet-lease agreement will, however, be held out in the name of SWISS. 

SWISS, in turn, is a party to codeshare agreements with United Airlines, Edelweiss Air AG, and 

Lufthansa. These arrangements will not affect the .services proposed in this application.2 

14. Financial data. 

Swiss Global is financially qualified to provide the services at issue here. Details about 

its finances are being submitted tinder seal (ExhibitS) along with a Motion for Confidential 

Treatment. These materials establish that Swiss Global meets and exceeds the Department's 

financial fitness criteria. 

15. Arriount, typeandreasonforfinancial assistance receivedji·om ihe applicant's 

home count1y government, if applicable. 

SWiss Global does not receiv~ financial assistance from its home country government. 

16. Estimate of total traffic and.finm1cial results of intended service. 

2 Swiss Global will seek to amend its current Statement of Authorization under separate cover to penn it it to display 

the UA* designator code on flights it operates to the United States on behalf of SWISS. 

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Swiss Global estimates that the total traffic and financial resUlts of the intended service 

wi11 be similar to those that currently exist for SWISS, as Swiss Global will operate the same 

service on SWISS' l>ehalfpursuant to a wet-lease agreement. 

17. Justifications for granting proposed air transportation services 

Approval ofthis application is consistent with the Air Transport Agreement between the 

United States and the Swiss Confederation, as amended June 21, 2010, whicl1 provides that 

Swiss carriers n1ay enter into coopet:ative agreements such as codeshare agreements and wet 

lease agteerilents with othH S'Viss carriers, U.S. carriers, and airlines of third countries.3 

18. Policy of applicant's homeland with respect to ES. cai·rien; 'applications foi· 

scheduled and charter authority. · 

Opportunities for U.S. carriers to provide scheduled and charter service to Switzerland 

are available pursuant to .the Air Transport Agreement between the United States and the Swiss 

Confederation, as amended June 21, 2010. 

19. Has applicaJil been involved in any safety or tariffviolations or fatal accidents in 

the !(lst five years? 

Svviss Global has !lOt been Involved in any safety violations or fatal aircraft accidents 

within the last five years. 

20. Sub1nission ofOST Form 4523 (Waiverofliability limits under the Warsaw 

Convention), 

Swiss Global submitted an OST Form 4523 to the Department in Docket OST -95-236. A 

copy is also attached hereto as E~bibit 6. 

21. Attached as Exhibit 7 is a ver{fic(ltion statement, signed by Swiss Global as 

required by 14 C.F.R. § 2/1.11. 

3 See Air Transport Agreement between the United States and the Swiss Confederation, as amended .iune 21, 20 I 0, 

Article 8(7). · · 

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Approval of this application is fully consistent with the principles of the Air Transport 

Agreement between the United States and the Swiss Confederation, as amended June 21, 2010. 

)3ased upon the information provided in this Application, issuance of exemption authority 'will 

not constitute a "major regulatory action" as .provided for in the Energy Policy and Conservation 

Act ofl975 and 14 C.P.R. Part313. 

WHEREFORE, Swiss Global respectfully requests that it be granted an 

exemption and foreign air carrier permit to engage in scheduled and charter foreign air 

transportation of persons, property and mail as more fully desqribed above. Swiss Global also 

requests expedited approval of this application and any further that the Department may deem 

appropriate. 

Dated: April 02, 2015 

Respectfully 

I, 

Andreas Thurnheer 

Swiss Global Air Lines AG 

Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Switzerland 

Phone: +41 44 564 00 00 

Fax: +41 44 564 41 37 

E-mai I: europeanfleet@swiss.com 

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Exhibit 1 
Swiss Global Air Lines AG- List of Directors, Officers, and Key Management Personne

Name Title Address (personal) Address (business) 

Rainer Hiltebrand Chairman of Winzerweg 22 Swiss Global Air Lines Ltd 

the Board of 8180 Bulach Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Directors; Switzerland Switzerland 

Accountable 

Manager 

Andreas Thurnheer Head of Swiss Adletshusen 18 Swiss Global Air Lines Ltd 

Global Air 8627 Gruningen Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Lines Ltd.; Switzerland Switzerland 

Head of Flight 

Operations 

Alfred Kambli Director; Head ImLaubegg Swiss Global Air Lines Ltd 

of Continuing 8406 Winterthur Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Airworthiness Switzerland Switzerland 
Exhibit 2 
AGENCY DISPLAY OF ESTIMATED BURDEN 

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

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

comments to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Analysis, X-56, 400 ih St., SW, Washington D.C. 

20590. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of 

information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. 

Office of the Secretary 

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

FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS- CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 

POLICIES OF INSURANCE FOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT BODILY INJURY 

AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY 

FILING INSTRUCTIONS: Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. (See EXCEPTION below.) 

OMB No 2106-0030 

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

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

(Please type information, except signatures.) 

THIS CERTIFIES THAT: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, KoeniginstraBe 28, 80802 Miinchen, Germany 

(Name of Insurer) 

has issued a policy or policies of Aircraft Liability Insurance to 

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. & Swiss Global Air Lines Ltd. 

Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basei,Switzerland 

FAA Certificate Number UCSF983F 

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

effective from 30th November 2014 until ten (1 0) days after written notice from the insurer or carrier of the intent 

to terminate coverage is received by the Department of Transportation. 

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

unacceptable. 

1. The Insurer (Check One): 

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

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

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

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

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

(Complete applicable section A B, or C below): 

A. CANADIAN CHARTER AIR TAXI OPERATORS WITH PART 294 AUTHORITY ONLY 

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

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

(Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

D Separate Coverages: 

PolicvNo. 

Minimum Limit 

Tvoe of Liabilitv Each person Each Occurrence 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

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

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

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

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

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

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

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

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

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

OST Form 6411 
B. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING SMALL AIRCRAFT 

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

capacity of 18,000 pounds or less). (Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

o Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

PolicvNo. Tvpe of Liabilitv Each person 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

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

Passenger Bodily Injury $300,000 

Each Occurrence 

$2,000,000 

$300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

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

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

Policy No. Amount of Coverage U.S. Dollars 

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

C. FOREIGN AIR CARRIERS OPERATING LARGE AIRCRAFT 

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

capacity of more than 18,000 pounds). (Complete separate or combined coverage as appropriate): 

0 Separate Coverages: Minimum Limit 

PolicvNo. Type of Liabilitv Each person Each Occurrence 

Combined Bodily Injury (Excluding Passengers other 

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

$300,000 x 75% of 

total number of 

passenger seats 

installed in aircraft 

Passenger Bodily Injury $300,000 

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

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

Policy No. LU 50 07 4 in connection with 

Policy No. 20081266 

Amount of Coverage: US Dollars as required by part 205 

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

3. The policy or policies listed in this certificate insure(s) (Check One): Make and Model 

x Operations conducted with all aircraft operated by the insured 

0 Operations conducted with the following types of aircraft: 

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

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

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE 

(Name of Insurer) 

(Address) 

(City, State, Zip Code) 

(Dr 

fL-s 

Theis) 

~ {Mal) 

Oliver Blunk 

(Name of Broker, if applicable) 

(Address) 

(City, State, Zip Code) 

FAA or Foreign Flag 

Registration No. 

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

0049-89-3800-4243 I 0049-89-3800-467 4 

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

(Signature, if applicable) (Signature) 

March 191

h 2015 

(Date) (Date) 
Exhibit 3 
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Schweizerische Erdgerfossenschaft 

Confederation suisse 

Confederazlone Svlzzera 

Confederaziun ·svizra 

Swiss Confederation 

Federal Office-of Civil Aviation FOCA 

-AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICAT-E 

··-- ._ _ (Approval schedule for air transport operators) 

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Types of operation: Comm~rcial air transport (CAT) 0 Passengers; 0 Cargo; ·-- -, 

-- 0 Other. EDP _,_, 

Sy.'itzerland 

Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA 

AOC: CH.AOC.1044 Swiss Global Air Lines AG Operational points of 

contact: attachment to this 

document 

Malzgasse 15, CH-4052 Basel 

Contact details, at which Telephone: +41 44 564 4280 operational management 

Fax: +41 44 564 4185 can be contacted without 

E-mail: 

undue delay, are listed in 

the OM-A Chapter 1. 

This certificate certifies that SwisS Global Air Lines AG is authorised to perform commercial air 

operations, as defined in the attached operations specifications, in accordance with the operations 

manual, Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. 

Date of issue: 

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Confede• a1>on s~:•·;se 

-confE,rl~?t az1one Sn.zzer r1 

ConfederdZiun svtzra 

OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 

(subject to the approved conditions in the operations manual) 

Issuing Authority Contact Det(lils 

Telephone: +41.58 465 80 39/40 

Email: SBJnfo@bazl.admin:ch 

AOC: 

CH.AOC.1044 

Oper;:~tor Name: 

Swiss Global Air 

Lines AG 

Oba trading name: 

Date: 

18.02.2015 

Fax: +41 58 465 80 32 

Signature: rt. o'~tc; 

,. ~ /;;::::: / / --~ ... /y~·~ ~ ~~'!!""~ Stephan Eder · 

Head of section 

Operations of Complex 

Airplanes 

Operations specifications: CH.OPSSPEC.1 044.RJ1 H 

Aircraft Model: 

Registr:ation Marks: 

Commerc.ial operations: 

Area of operation: 

SpeciaiiJmitatipns: 

Specific approvals: 

Dangerous goods 

Low Visibility Operations 

Take-off 

Approach and Landing 

RVSM 

ETOPS 

EASA Form 139lssue 2 

BAE AVR0146RJ 100 

HB-IXO, HB-D<P; HB.:.IXQ, HB-IXS, HB-IXT, HB-IXU, HB-IXV, HB-IXW, HB-IXX, 

.HB-IYQ, HB-IYR, HB-IY$, HB-IYT, HB.;JYU, HB~IYV, HB-IYW, 

HB-IYY HB-iYZ 

between 60 S and 90 N 

Yes No S peclficatioil Remarks 

0 0 

0 0 RVR: 125m 

0 0 CAT I RVR: 550 m, DH: 200ft 

0 0 CAT II RVR 300m, DH: 100ft 

0 0 CAT lilA RVR: 200m, DH: 50ft 

0 lt:1 CAT liiB RVR: [ ... ] m, DH: .,. ft 

ON/A 0 0 

ji:! NiA 0 0 Maximum .diversion time: [ ... ]min, or 

{ ... 1NM 

CH.OPSSPEC,1044.RJ1H I Rev: 3 Page 1/2 
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Confedera110!l SU!YS.e 

( onfeclt~rdz!one S.vl27£r1 d 

C onfedc~r~lznu) sv,zra 

Navigation specifications for 

PBN operations 

Minimum navigation 

performance specification 

Helicopter operations with the 

aid of night vision imaging 

systems 

Helicopter hoist operations 

Helicopter emergency medical 

service operations 

Cabin crew training 

lss,ue of CC attestation 

Continuing airworthiness 

Other I EF~ 

Other I Steep APCH 

EASA Form 139 Issue 2 

RNAV 1 (P-RNA V) 

0 0 RNAV 5 (8-RNAV) 

RNP 1 

0 0 

0 &:! 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 CH.MG.1044 

EC2042/2003. Part M Subpart G 

li:1 0 Class 2 Type AlB 

0 0 5.5° 

CH.OPSSPEC.l044.RJ1 H 1 Re\t. 3 Page2/2 
Exhibit 4 
Swiss Global Air Lines AG - List of Aircraft 

Aircraft Type Registration Country of Registration MSN 

BAEAVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXO Switzerland E3284 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXP Switzerland E3283 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXQ Switzerland E3282 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXS Switzerland E3280 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXT Switzerland E3259 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXU Switzerland E3276 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXV Switzerland E3274 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXW Switzerland E3272 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IXX Switzerland E3262 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYQ Switzerland E3384 

BAEAVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYR Switzerland E3382 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYS Switzerland E3381 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYT Switzerland E3380 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYU Switzerland E3379 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYV Switzerland E3377 

BAEAVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYW Switzerland E3359 

BAE AVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYY Switzerland E3339 

BAEAVRO 146RJ 1100 HB-IYZ Switzerland E3338 
Exhibit 5 
Financial data is being submitted under seal 

along with a Motion for Confidential Treatment. 
Exhibit 6 
U.S. Department ofTransportation 

Office of tile Secretary of Transportation AGREEMENT 

Docket OST 95·236 

The undersigned earners (hereinafter referred to ·as "the Carriers•) hereby agree as follows: 

1. Each of the Carriers shall, effective MaY 16,1966,Jni::ILide the following In its conditions of carriage, including tariffs embodying 

condl(ions of carriage filed by it With any government 

"The Carrier shalt avail ltself·of !he limitation of liability provided in tha Convention .for tile Unification of Certain Rules 

Relating to lntematlonal Carriage by Air signed at Warsaw October 12th, 1929, or provided in the. said Convention as amended by 

tile Protocol §igned at The HafJUe September 2Bltj,. 1955. However, in accordance with Article 22(1) of said Convention, or said 

Convention as amended by said Protocol, the Carner agrees that; as to all international transportation by the Carrier as defined in 

the said Convention or said Conve:ntion as amended by said Protocol, which, according io the contract of Carriage:, includes a 

point in the United States of America as a point ofoiigin, point of destination, or agreed stopping place 

(1). · TliA limit of liability for each passenger for death, wounding, or other bodily injury shan be. the sum of us $75,ooo 

inclusrve of legal fees. and costs, except that; in case of a claim broughtln a State where: provision is made for separate 

award of legal fees and. costs, the llf1lit shall be the SU£1l.Of US $58,'000 exclusive of legal fees and costs. 

{4} The Carrier shaU not, wilh.respect to any claim arising out ofthe death, wounding, or otiler bodlly injury of a passenger, 

avair itse.lf of any defense under Article 20(1) of said Convention or said Convention as amended by said ProtocoL · 

Nothing herein shall be deemed io .affect the rights and l1abilities of the Carrier wlth regard to any da!m brought by, on behalf 

of, or in respect of any. person who has Willfully caused. damage which. resulted in death, wounding, or other bodily injury of a 

passenger, • 

2. Each Carrier shall, ;:~! the time of delive.ry of the ticket; furnish to !'l;:;ch passenger 111klose transportation is governed by the 

Convent! or~, or the Convention as amended by the: Hague Protocol, and by the special contract described in paragraph 1, the following 

notice, Which sha:!l be printed in type at le:ast as .large as 1 0 point modem t}ipe and in ink contrasting wlth the stock on (i) each ticket; {ii) 

a piece of paper either placed in the ticket envelope with the ticket or atia.ched to the ticket; or {lii) on the ticket envetope: 

"ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER ON LIMITATtON OF LIABILITY 

Passengers on a joumey involving an ultimate destination .or a stop in a country other ti-)an tile country of origin are advised 

thafthe provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention may be applicable to the entire journey, including any portion 

~tirely within the country of origin or destination. For such passengers on a journey to, from, or with an agreed stopping place in 

.the United States of Amenca, the Convention and special contraCts of .carnage embodied in applicable tariffs provide that the 

nabiHty of 

Jcertain . t 

[{name ofcanier) and certain other] carriers parties to such special contracts for death of or personaHnjury to passengers is 

ilmtted in most cases t6 proven damages not to exceed US $75,000 per passenger, and th§!tthis liability up to such limit shall not 

oepend on negligence em the parfof the carrier. For such passengers traveling by a carrier not a party to .such special contracts or 

•on a journey not to, from, or having an. agreed stopping place In the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or 

personal.irijury to passengers is fimited in most cases to approxtmately US $10,000 or US $20,000. 

The names of Carriers parties to such special cont.-acts are available: at ali ticketoffices of such carriers and may be 

.examined on request 

;ll,dditional protection can usually.be obtained by purchasing insurance from a pfivate company. Such insurance is not 

af~ected by ahy Jlmltation ofthe carrle(s liability under the Warsaw Convention Dr such special contracts of carriage. For further 

information please consult your akline or insurance company representative." 

3. [ft"tis Agreement was filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board of the United States. The Board approved it by Order E~£3680, 

adqpted May 13, i966. The Agreement (Agreement 18900) became effective May 16, 1966. On .January 1, 1985, this Agreement 

became the resportsibility of thl:l Department ofTransportatiort (DOT) by operation of law.j 

4.. Thls Agreement may be signed in any number ofcouhter:parts, ·all of which shall constitute one Agreement. Any Carrier may 

become a party to this Agreement by signing a counterpart hereof and depositing it with DOTe. . 

5. Any C. ariierparty hereto m. aywlthdra.· wfrom ihisAgr·e· einentby giving twelve (1 J mo. ·· .. • w:itten notice of vv!thdra. wal to DOT 

and the other Carriers parties to !he Agree. ment. . . I' . ,1 tf., ~;· • ~Signature and Dale) _,. ; , ./ T1, 4; 

~E\Wlr altem::Jtfve may be used. .·. · . . Lf 5 _. · - , ' 

{Printed Name and Title) Anw:eas Thumheer, D1rector 

{Name and Address otcamar)Swiss Global Air Lines Ltd.. 

OST Form 4523 (Formerly CAB Form 263) 
Exhibit 7 
VERIFICATION 

I have reviewed the documentation and information contained in the Swiss Global Air Lines AG 

Application for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit and Exemption Authority and attest that the 

information and documentation are true to the best ofmy knowledge and belief. 

Executed on this 02nd day of April, 2015. 

Na111e; Andreas T nheer 

Title: Head of Swiss Global Air Lines AG 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served by electronic mail this 

7th day of April 2015 on the following: 

TO COMPANY E-MAIL/ADDRESS 

Thomas S. Engle U.S. Department of State englets@state.gov 

John S. Duncan Federal Aviation Admin. john.s.duncan@faa.gov 

Dan Weiss United Air Lines, Inc. dan.weiss@united.com 

Steve Morrissey steve.morrissey@}united. com 

Sascha Van der Bellen Delta Air Lines, Inc. sascha.vanderbellen@delta.com 

Chris Walker chris. walker@delta.com 

Robert Wirick American Airlines, Inc. robert.wirick@aa.com 

HowardKass howard.kass@aa.com 

Bailey Leopard Federal Express gbleopard@fedex.com 

Nancy Sparks nssparks@fedex.com 

Anita Mosner Holland & Knight anita.mosner@hklaw.com 

Jennifer Nowak (United Parcel Service) j ennifer.nowak@hklaw.com 

Kevin Montgomery Polar Air Cargo kevin.montgomery@polaraircargo.co 

m 

Evergreen International Airlines charters@evergreenairlines.com 

Stephen Lachter Astar Air Cargo slachter@cozen. com 

Russell E. Pommer Atlas Air, Inc. rpommer@atlasair .com 

Robert Silverberg ABX Air, Inc. rsilverberg@sgbdc.com