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| 6.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 66/3 |
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6.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 66/3

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 235/2007

of 5 March 2007

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 COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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 transport passengers of the identity of the operating air carrier, and repealing Article 9 of Directive 2004/36/EC (1), and in particular Article 4 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 Community 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 Community referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and Article 2 of 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 (3), a Member State requested to update the Community list. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 and Article 2 of 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 (3), a Member State requested to update the Community list.

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

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

| (4) | The Commission informed all air carriers concerned either directly or, when this was not practicable, through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, indicating the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the Community 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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(4)

The Commission informed all air carriers concerned either directly or, when this was not practicable, through the authorities responsible for their regulatory oversight, indicating the essential facts and considerations which would form the basis for a decision to impose on them an operating ban within the Community or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list.

| (5) | Opportunity was given by the Commission to the air carriers concerned to consult the documents provided by Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission within 10 working days and to the Air Safety Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (4). |
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(5)

Opportunity was given by the Commission to the air carriers concerned to consult the documents provided by Member States, to submit written comments and to make an oral presentation to the Commission within 10 working days and to the Air Safety Committee established by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 of 16 December 1991 on the harmonisation of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (4).

| (6) | The authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight over the air carriers concerned have been consulted by the Commission as well as, in specific cases, by some Member States. |
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(6)

The authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight over the air carriers concerned have been consulted by the Commission as well as, in specific cases, by some Member States.

Air West

| (7) | There is verified evidence of serious safety deficiencies on the aircraft IL-76, registration marks ST-EWX, which is the only aircraft of Air West authorised to operate to the Community. These deficiencies have been identified by Germany, during a ramp inspection performed under the SAFA programme (5). |
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(7)

There is verified evidence of serious safety deficiencies on the aircraft IL-76, registration marks ST-EWX, which is the only aircraft of Air West authorised to operate to the Community. These deficiencies have been identified by Germany, during a ramp inspection performed under the SAFA programme (5).

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| (8) | Germany has communicated to the Commission that it has adopted an immediate operating ban on the whole fleet of Air West taking into account the common criteria, in the framework of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. |
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(8)

Germany has communicated to the Commission that it has adopted an immediate operating ban on the whole fleet of Air West taking into account the common criteria, in the framework of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

| (9) | In addition, Germany has submitted to the Commission a request to update the Community list in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, and as prescribed by Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006, in view of extending the operating ban to the European Community for the whole fleet of Air West. |
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(9)

In addition, Germany has submitted to the Commission a request to update the Community list in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, and as prescribed by Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 473/2006, in view of extending the operating ban to the European Community for the whole fleet of Air West.

| (10) | Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Air West Co. Ltd does not meet the relevant safety standards for its whole fleet. The air carrier should be subject to a ban to all its operations and should be moved from Annex B to Annex A. |
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(10)

Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Air West Co. Ltd does not meet the relevant safety standards for its whole fleet. The air carrier should be subject to a ban to all its operations and should be moved from Annex B to Annex A.

BGB Air

| (11) | The authorities of Kazakhstan have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificate of the air carrier BGB Air. Since this carrier certified in Kazakhstan has consequently ceased its activities, it should be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(11)

The authorities of Kazakhstan have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificate of the air carrier BGB Air. Since this carrier certified in Kazakhstan has consequently ceased its activities, it should be withdrawn from Annex A.

Dairo Air Services/DAS Air Cargo

| (12) | Any measure decided with regard to Dairo Air Services from Uganda should equally be applicable to DAS Air Cargo (DAZ). |
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(12)

Any measure decided with regard to Dairo Air Services from Uganda should equally be applicable to DAS Air Cargo (DAZ).

| (13) | Dairo Air Services/DAS Air Cargo has submitted to the Commission a comprehensive corrective action plan intended to address the carrier's systemic safety deficiencies, which is already being implemented. Furthermore, the competent authorities of Uganda have endorsed the carrier's action plan, and have established a detailed annual oversight plan of surveillance activities on the carrier for the year 2007. |
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(13)

Dairo Air Services/DAS Air Cargo has submitted to the Commission a comprehensive corrective action plan intended to address the carrier's systemic safety deficiencies, which is already being implemented. Furthermore, the competent authorities of Uganda have endorsed the carrier's action plan, and have established a detailed annual oversight plan of surveillance activities on the carrier for the year 2007.

| (14) | The Commission contacted the competent authorities of Kenya to obtain confirmation that the Air Operator's Certificate issued by Kenya to DAS Air Cargo has been withdrawn. The Commission should seek further clarification on this matter. |
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(14)

The Commission contacted the competent authorities of Kenya to obtain confirmation that the Air Operator's Certificate issued by Kenya to DAS Air Cargo has been withdrawn. The Commission should seek further clarification on this matter.

| (15) | On the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Dairo Air Services/DAS Air Cargo should be allowed to operate within the Community and consequently removed from Annex A. Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on this carrier. |
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(15)

On the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Dairo Air Services/DAS Air Cargo should be allowed to operate within the Community and consequently removed from Annex A. Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on this carrier.

| (16) | The competent authorities of Uganda have confirmed that the principal place of business of the carrier is in Entebbe. The Commission will reassess the situation of the carrier with regard to the ability of the competent authorities of Uganda to perform their oversight activities. Both the carrier and the competent authorities of Uganda have accepted to be subject to an audit, if necessary. |
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(16)

The competent authorities of Uganda have confirmed that the principal place of business of the carrier is in Entebbe. The Commission will reassess the situation of the carrier with regard to the ability of the competent authorities of Uganda to perform their oversight activities. Both the carrier and the competent authorities of Uganda have accepted to be subject to an audit, if necessary.

GST Aero

| (17) | The authorities of Kazakhstan have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificate of the air carrier GST Aero. Since this carrier certified in Kazakhstan has consequently ceased its activities, it should be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(17)

The authorities of Kazakhstan have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificate of the air carrier GST Aero. Since this carrier certified in Kazakhstan has consequently ceased its activities, it should be withdrawn from Annex A.

Pakistan International Airlines

| (18) | Pakistan International Airlines has submitted to the Commission a corrective action plan intended to address the systemic safety deficiencies which have been identified by various Member States through ramp inspections performed under the SAFA programme. Furthermore, the competent authorities of Pakistan have endorsed the carrier's action plan, and have established an annual oversight plan of surveillance activities of the carrier. |
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(18)

Pakistan International Airlines has submitted to the Commission a corrective action plan intended to address the systemic safety deficiencies which have been identified by various Member States through ramp inspections performed under the SAFA programme. Furthermore, the competent authorities of Pakistan have endorsed the carrier's action plan, and have established an annual oversight plan of surveillance activities of the carrier.

| (19) | A team of European experts conducted a fact-finding mission to Pakistan from 12 to 16 February 2007 to evaluate the implementation of the submitted action plan. Its report shows that some of the actions needed to redress the situation of the company in relation to compliance with relevant safety standards still have to be completed, particularly for its aircraft of type Boeing B-747 and Airbus A-310. The situation is at present satisfactory with regards to the B-777s fleet which is not affected by the systemic deficiencies referred to under recital 18 above, as well as the fact of continued airworthiness being ensured through adequate arrangements. |
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(19)

A team of European experts conducted a fact-finding mission to Pakistan from 12 to 16 February 2007 to evaluate the implementation of the submitted action plan. Its report shows that some of the actions needed to redress the situation of the company in relation to compliance with relevant safety standards still have to be completed, particularly for its aircraft of type Boeing B-747 and Airbus A-310. The situation is at present satisfactory with regards to the B-777s fleet which is not affected by the systemic deficiencies referred to under recital 18 above, as well as the fact of continued airworthiness being ensured through adequate arrangements.

| (20) | Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Pakistan International Airlines does not meet the relevant safety standards, except for flights operated with the Boeing B-777s fleet, and should be included in Annex B with respect to any other operations (6). In addition, Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on this carrier. |
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(20)

Consequently, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Pakistan International Airlines does not meet the relevant safety standards, except for flights operated with the Boeing B-777s fleet, and should be included in Annex B with respect to any other operations (6). In addition, Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on this carrier.

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Weasua Airlines/Air carriers from Liberia

| (21) | The authorities of Liberia have provided the Commission with evidence that the Air Operator's Certificate of the only air carrier which is at present still certified in Liberia — Weasua Airlines — has expired on 31 December 2006 and that the said authorities have refused to grant its renewal. Therefore, having ceased its activities, Weasua Airlines should be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(21)

The authorities of Liberia have provided the Commission with evidence that the Air Operator's Certificate of the only air carrier which is at present still certified in Liberia — Weasua Airlines — has expired on 31 December 2006 and that the said authorities have refused to grant its renewal. Therefore, having ceased its activities, Weasua Airlines should be withdrawn from Annex A.

| (22) | As regards the corrective action plan undertaken by Liberia to align its air safety oversight capability with relevant safety standards, the documentation submitted to the Commission indicates that further progress still remains to be made regarding its full implementation. This implies that should any carrier be granted an Air Operator's Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of Liberia, it would fall within Annex A. |
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(22)

As regards the corrective action plan undertaken by Liberia to align its air safety oversight capability with relevant safety standards, the documentation submitted to the Commission indicates that further progress still remains to be made regarding its full implementation. This implies that should any carrier be granted an Air Operator's Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of Liberia, it would fall within Annex A.

Air carriers from the Democratic Republic of Congo

| (23) | The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have provided the Commission with information indicating that they granted an Air Operator's Certificate to the following air carriers: African Air Services Commuter SPRL, El Sam Airlift, Espace Aviation Services, Piva Airlines, Safe Air Company. These air carriers should be mentioned expressly in Annex A. |
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(23)

The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have provided the Commission with information indicating that they granted an Air Operator's Certificate to the following air carriers: African Air Services Commuter SPRL, El Sam Airlift, Espace Aviation Services, Piva Airlines, Safe Air Company. These air carriers should be mentioned expressly in Annex A.

| (24) | The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificates of the following air carriers: Entreprise World Airways (E.W.A.), Uhuru Airlines, Central Air Express, Global Airways, African Company Airlines, CO-ZA Airways. Since these carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo have consequently ceased their activities, they should be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(24)

The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificates of the following air carriers: Entreprise World Airways (E.W.A.), Uhuru Airlines, Central Air Express, Global Airways, African Company Airlines, CO-ZA Airways. Since these carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo have consequently ceased their activities, they should be withdrawn from Annex A.

| (25) | Hewa Bora Airways acquired a new aircraft to replace the one mentioned previously in Annex B. Belgium has informed the Commission that it intends to continue to apply the same provisional regime of ramp inspections and surveillance of this new aircraft as applied to the previous one. As a consequence, the aircraft type Lockheed L-1011, cons. No 193H-1206, registration mark 9Q-CHC, is replaced in Annex B by the aircraft Boeing B767-266 ER cons. No 23 178, registration mark 9Q-CJD. |
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(25)

Hewa Bora Airways acquired a new aircraft to replace the one mentioned previously in Annex B. Belgium has informed the Commission that it intends to continue to apply the same provisional regime of ramp inspections and surveillance of this new aircraft as applied to the previous one. As a consequence, the aircraft type Lockheed L-1011, cons. No 193H-1206, registration mark 9Q-CHC, is replaced in Annex B by the aircraft Boeing B767-266 ER cons. No 23 178, registration mark 9Q-CJD.

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Air carriers from Equatorial Guinea

| (26) | The authorities of Equatorial Guinea have provided the Commission with an updated list of air carriers holding an Air Operator's Certificate. At present, the only air carriers certified in Equatorial Guinea are the following: Euroguineana de Aviacion y Transportes, General Work Aviacion, Guinea Airways, Guinea Equatorial de Transportes Aereos, Union de Transportes Aereos (UTAGE). Consequently, the Community list should be updated accordingly and these carriers should be included in Annex A. |
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(26)

The authorities of Equatorial Guinea have provided the Commission with an updated list of air carriers holding an Air Operator's Certificate. At present, the only air carriers certified in Equatorial Guinea are the following: Euroguineana de Aviacion y Transportes, General Work Aviacion, Guinea Airways, Guinea Equatorial de Transportes Aereos, Union de Transportes Aereos (UTAGE). Consequently, the Community list should be updated accordingly and these carriers should be included in Annex A.

Air carriers from the Kyrgyz Republic

| (27) | The authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic have provided the Commission with information indicating that they granted an Air Operator's Certificate to the following air carriers: Air Central Asia, Esen Air, Air Manas, World Wing Aviation. Since these new air carriers are certified by the authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic which have shown a lack of ability to carry out adequate safety oversight, they should be included in Annex A. |
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(27)

The authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic have provided the Commission with information indicating that they granted an Air Operator's Certificate to the following air carriers: Air Central Asia, Esen Air, Air Manas, World Wing Aviation. Since these new air carriers are certified by the authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic which have shown a lack of ability to carry out adequate safety oversight, they should be included in Annex A.

| (28) | The authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificates of the following air carriers: Anikai Air, Country International Airlines, FAB Air, Kyrgyz Airways, Kyrgyz Trans Avia, Reem Air, Sun Light. Since these carriers certified in the Kyrgyz Republic have consequently ceased their activities, they should be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(28)

The authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic have provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificates of the following air carriers: Anikai Air, Country International Airlines, FAB Air, Kyrgyz Airways, Kyrgyz Trans Avia, Reem Air, Sun Light. Since these carriers certified in the Kyrgyz Republic have consequently ceased their activities, they should be withdrawn from Annex A.

Phuket Air

| (29) | Following the analysis by the Commission and Member States of documentation submitted by Phuket Air in relation to progress made in the implementation of its corrective action plan, and following the endorsement and positive assessment of this documentation by the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Thailand, there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the carrier has completed successfully most tasks of the comprehensive corrective action plan which was drawn up following its inclusion in the first Community list published in March 2006. |
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(29)

Following the analysis by the Commission and Member States of documentation submitted by Phuket Air in relation to progress made in the implementation of its corrective action plan, and following the endorsement and positive assessment of this documentation by the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Thailand, there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the carrier has completed successfully most tasks of the comprehensive corrective action plan which was drawn up following its inclusion in the first Community list published in March 2006.

| (30) | On the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Phuket Air has taken all the required measures to conform to relevant safety standards and therefore may be withdrawn from Annex A. |
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(30)

On the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Phuket Air has taken all the required measures to conform to relevant safety standards and therefore may be withdrawn from Annex A.

| (31) | Phuket Air has stated that it currently has no plans to operate to Europe in the foreseeable future; should the carrier consider a resumption of operations to the territory of the Community in whatever form, it shall a priori inform the Commission who shall reserve the right to conduct any necessary verifications to ascertain its continued adherence to the relevant safety standards. During the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 21st of February, both the carrier and the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Thailand have expressed their favourable disposition to accept these conditions, including the possibility of an on-site inspection if so requested by the Commission. |
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(31)

Phuket Air has stated that it currently has no plans to operate to Europe in the foreseeable future; should the carrier consider a resumption of operations to the territory of the Community in whatever form, it shall a priori inform the Commission who shall reserve the right to conduct any necessary verifications to ascertain its continued adherence to the relevant safety standards. During the meeting of the Air Safety Committee on 21st of February, both the carrier and the competent authorities of the Kingdom of Thailand have expressed their favourable disposition to accept these conditions, including the possibility of an on-site inspection if so requested by the Commission.

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A Jet Aviation/ex Helios Airways

| (32) | The Commission has taken note of information presented by EASA and the competent authorities of Cyprus regarding the suspension of the Air Operator's Certificate of the carrier A Jet Aviation and its subsequent withdrawal. With regard to the exercise of oversight by the competent authority of Cyprus, in view of the results of the joint last visit carried out by EASA and the JAA in January 2007 on matters of airworthiness, maintenance, operational requirements and flight crew licensing, the Commission has taken note of significant progress being made; however, efforts have to be continued and the Commission should monitor any further developments in this respect. |
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(32)

The Commission has taken note of information presented by EASA and the competent authorities of Cyprus regarding the suspension of the Air Operator's Certificate of the carrier A Jet Aviation and its subsequent withdrawal. With regard to the exercise of oversight by the competent authority of Cyprus, in view of the results of the joint last visit carried out by EASA and the JAA in January 2007 on matters of airworthiness, maintenance, operational requirements and flight crew licensing, the Commission has taken note of significant progress being made; however, efforts have to be continued and the Commission should monitor any further developments in this respect.

Johnsons Air

| (33) | The Commission has reviewed the situation of Johnsons Air on the basis of the documentation submitted by the civil aviation authorities of Ghana including the oversight programme of this carrier and is satisfied that it complies with relevant safety standards. As a consequence, the Commission considers that Johnsons Air should not be included in the Community list. |
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(33)

The Commission has reviewed the situation of Johnsons Air on the basis of the documentation submitted by the civil aviation authorities of Ghana including the oversight programme of this carrier and is satisfied that it complies with relevant safety standards. As a consequence, the Commission considers that Johnsons Air should not be included in the Community list.

Air carriers from Bulgaria

| (34) | Following information transmitted by the Commission to the competent authorities of Bulgaria, regarding a certain number of ramp inspection findings within the SAFA Programme, the latter decided on 21 February 2007 to modify with immediate effect the Air Operator's Certificates of five Bulgarian cargo carriers. Bulgaria is now restricting their operations into the European Community as well as into Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. As a result, as from that date and until further notice Air Sofia, Bright Aviation Services, Heli Air Services, Skorpion Air and Vega Airlines are not allowed to operate into the other Member States of the Community as well as into Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. |
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(34)

Following information transmitted by the Commission to the competent authorities of Bulgaria, regarding a certain number of ramp inspection findings within the SAFA Programme, the latter decided on 21 February 2007 to modify with immediate effect the Air Operator's Certificates of five Bulgarian cargo carriers. Bulgaria is now restricting their operations into the European Community as well as into Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. As a result, as from that date and until further notice Air Sofia, Bright Aviation Services, Heli Air Services, Skorpion Air and Vega Airlines are not allowed to operate into the other Member States of the Community as well as into Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.

| (35) | The competent authorities of Bulgaria have committed themselves to review these measures on the basis of adequate corrective actions to be implemented by these carriers and following verification and approval by these authorities within two months. The Commission has taken note of the measures taken by the competent authorities of Bulgaria and should closely monitor the situation of these carriers as well as the exercise of oversight responsibilities by these authorities with the assistance of EASA and the Member States in the coming months. |
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(35)

The competent authorities of Bulgaria have committed themselves to review these measures on the basis of adequate corrective actions to be implemented by these carriers and following verification and approval by these authorities within two months. The Commission has taken note of the measures taken by the competent authorities of Bulgaria and should closely monitor the situation of these carriers as well as the exercise of oversight responsibilities by these authorities with the assistance of EASA and the Member States in the coming months.

Air carriers from the Russian Federation

| (36) | The Commission has contacted the Russian authorities with a view to reviewing the situation of the carrier ‘Rossyia’, which is since 1 November 2006 the successor of Pulkovo Airlines. In the light of the status of implementation of the corrective actions plan by the carrier, the Commission considers necessary to continue close monitoring of Rossyia. To that effect, an audit will be conducted in the course of April 2007. |
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(36)

The Commission has contacted the Russian authorities with a view to reviewing the situation of the carrier ‘Rossyia’, which is since 1 November 2006 the successor of Pulkovo Airlines. In the light of the status of implementation of the corrective actions plan by the carrier, the Commission considers necessary to continue close monitoring of Rossyia. To that effect, an audit will be conducted in the course of April 2007.

| (37) | The Commission has taken note of the status of implementation of corrective actions of the competent authorities of the Russian Federation enacted following the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1543/2006 and of their decision dated 12 February to impose operating restrictions on nine carriers after having received information from the Commission indicating systemic deficiencies with regard to safety within these carriers. As a result, as from that date the Russian carriers Aero Rent, Tatarstan, Atlant Soyuz, Aviakon Zitotrans, Centre Avia, Gazpromavia, Lukoil, Russian Sky (Russkoe Nebo) and Utair cannot perform single flights and charter flights into the Community. Such flights can be performed only after verification and specific, exceptional authorisation from the competent authorities of the Russian Federation as well as formal acceptance by the Member State of the airport of destination. The Commission as well as the Member States will be informed in a timely manner prior to release of the authorisation. The Member State concerned should conduct appropriate ramp inspections at the airport of destination within the Community. The authorisation of flight should be carried on board to facilitate the conducting of ramp inspections. |
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(37)

The Commission has taken note of the status of implementation of corrective actions of the competent authorities of the Russian Federation enacted following the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1543/2006 and of their decision dated 12 February to impose operating restrictions on nine carriers after having received information from the Commission indicating systemic deficiencies with regard to safety within these carriers. As a result, as from that date the Russian carriers Aero Rent, Tatarstan, Atlant Soyuz, Aviakon Zitotrans, Centre Avia, Gazpromavia, Lukoil, Russian Sky (Russkoe Nebo) and Utair cannot perform single flights and charter flights into the Community. Such flights can be performed only after verification and specific, exceptional authorisation from the competent authorities of the Russian Federation as well as formal acceptance by the Member State of the airport of destination. The Commission as well as the Member States will be informed in a timely manner prior to release of the authorisation. The Member State concerned should conduct appropriate ramp inspections at the airport of destination within the Community. The authorisation of flight should be carried on board to facilitate the conducting of ramp inspections.

| (38) | Furthermore, the Commission takes note that the abovementioned arrangement is of a temporary nature and that the competent authorities of the Russian Federation will present the situation of operations of every carrier concerned, including scheduled ones, as well as a corrective action plan in order to take a final decision on these carriers at the latest by the end of April 2007. Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on all operations of these carriers. |
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(38)

Furthermore, the Commission takes note that the abovementioned arrangement is of a temporary nature and that the competent authorities of the Russian Federation will present the situation of operations of every carrier concerned, including scheduled ones, as well as a corrective action plan in order to take a final decision on these carriers at the latest by the end of April 2007. Member States intend to ensure further verification of effective compliance with relevant safety standards through systematic ramp inspections on all operations of these carriers.

| (39) | In the light of the various measures taken by the competent authorities of the Russian Federation, the Commission intends to verify the situation of the safety of the above mentioned carriers. To that end, it intends to carry out a visit with the assistance of Member States and the competent authorities of the Russian Federation in the coming months. |
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(39)

In the light of the various measures taken by the competent authorities of the Russian Federation, the Commission intends to verify the situation of the safety of the above mentioned carriers. To that end, it intends to carry out a visit with the assistance of Member States and the competent authorities of the Russian Federation in the coming months.

General considerations concerning carriers which have ceased activities

| (40) | As carriers removed from the list due to declared cessation of activities may reappear with another identity or nationality, the Commission should actively continue to monitor any transfers and moves related to these entities. |
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(40)

As carriers removed from the list due to declared cessation of activities may reappear with another identity or nationality, the Commission should actively continue to monitor any transfers and moves related to these entities.

General considerations concerning the other carriers included in the list

| (41) | No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other carriers included in the Community list updated on 12 October 2006 and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far in spite of specific requests submitted by the latter. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban. |
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(41)

No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other carriers included in the Community list updated on 12 October 2006 and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far in spite of specific requests submitted by the latter. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban.

| (42) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Air Safety Committee, |
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(42)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

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

| 1. | Annex A is replaced by the Annex A to this Regulation. |
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Annex A is replaced by the Annex A to this Regulation.

| 2. | Annex B is replaced by the Annex B to this Regulation. |
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Annex B is replaced by the Annex B to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following 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, 5 March 2007.

For the Commission

Jacques BARROT

Vice-President

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

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(2)  
  OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 14. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1543/2006 (OJ L 283, 14.10.2006, p. 27).

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(3)  
  OJ L 84, 23.3.2005, p. 8.

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(4)  
  OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1900/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 377, 27.12.2006, p. 176).

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(5)  LBA/D-2006-510.

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(6)  The fleet of Boeing B-777s is at present composed of the following aircraft: 2 B-777-340ER with registration marks AP-BHV and AP-BHW; 4 B-777-240ER with registration marks AP-BGJ, AP-BGK, AP-BGL and AP-BHX; 2 B-777-240LR with registration marks AP-BGY and AP-BGZ.

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ANNEX A

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS OF WHICH ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A BAN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY (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 or Operating Licence Number | ICAO airline designation number | State of the Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AIR KORYO | Unknown | KOR | Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK) |
| AIR WEST CO. Ltd | 004/A | AWZ | Sudan |
| ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES | 009 | AFG | Afghanistan |
| BLUE WING AIRLINES | SRSH-01/2002 | BWI | Surinam |
| SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS | Unknown | VRB | Rwanda |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), with the exception of Hewa Bora Airways (2), including | | — | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AFRICA ONE | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0114/2006 | CFR | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AFRICAN AIR SERVICES COMMUTER SPRL | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0005/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIGLE AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0042/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR BENI | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0019/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR BOYOMA | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0049/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR INFINI | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/006/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR KASAI | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0118/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR NAVETTE | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/015/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| AIR TROPIQUES S.P.R.L. | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0107/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BEL GLOB AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0073/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BLUE AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0109/2006 | BUL | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BRAVO AIR CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0090/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BUSINESS AVIATION S.P.R.L. | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0117/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| BUTEMBO AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0056/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CARGO BULL AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0106/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CETRACA AVIATION SERVICE | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/037/2005 | CER | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| CHC STELLAVIA | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0050/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| COMAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0057/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D’AVIATION (CAA) | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0111/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| DOREN AIR CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0054/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| EL SAM AIRLIFT | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0002/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| ESPACE AVIATION SERVICE | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0003/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| FILAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0008/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| FREE AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0047/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GALAXY INCORPORATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0078/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GOMA EXPRESS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0051/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GOMAIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0023/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| GREAT LAKE BUSINESS COMPANY | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0048/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| I.T.A.B. — INTERNATIONAL TRANS AIR BUSINESS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0022/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| KATANGA AIRWAYS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0088/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| KIVU AIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0044/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| LIGNES AÉRIENNES CONGOLAISES | Ministerial signature (ordonnance 78/205) | LCG | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| MALU AVIATION | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0113/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| MALILA AIRLIFT | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0112/2006 | MLC | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| MANGO AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0007/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| PIVA AIRLINES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0001/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| RWAKABIKA BUSHI EXPRESS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0052/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SAFARI LOGISTICS SPRL | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0076/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SAFE AIR COMPANY | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0004/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SERVICES AIR | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0115/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| SUN AIR SERVICES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0077/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TEMBO AIR SERVICES | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0089/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| THOM'S AIRWAYS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0009/2007 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TMK AIR COMMUTER | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/020/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TRACEP CONGO | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0055/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TRANS AIR CARGO SERVICE | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0110/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| TRANSPORTS AERIENS CONGOLAIS (TRACO) | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0105/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| VIRUNGA AIR CHARTER | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/018/2005 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| WIMBI DIRA AIRWAYS | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0116/2006 | WDA | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| ZAABU INTERNATIONAL | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0046/2006 | Unknown | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Equatorial Guinea, including | | | Equatorial Guinea |
| EUROGUINEANA DE AVIACIÓN Y TRANSPORTES | 2006/001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS | EUG | Equatorial Guinea |
| GENERAL WORK AVIACIÓN | 002/ANAC | n/a | Equatorial Guinea |
| GETRA — GUINEA ECUATORIAL DE TRANSPORTES AÉREOS | 739 | GET | Equatorial Guinea |
| GUINEA AIRWAYS | 738 | n/a | Equatorial Guinea |
| UTAGE — UNIÓN DE TRANSPORT AÉREOS DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL | 737 | UTG | Equatorial Guinea |
| All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of the Kyrgyz Republic, including | | — | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR CENTRAL ASIA | 34 | AAT | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AIR MANAS | 17 | MBB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| ASIA ALPHA | 31 | SAL | Kyrgyz Republic |
| AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY | 23 | AVJ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| BISTAIR-FEZ BISHKEK | 08 | BSC | Kyrgyz Republic |
| BOTIR AVIA | 10 | BTR | Kyrgyz Republic |
| BRITISH GULF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES FEZ | 18 | BGK | Kyrgyz Republic |
| CLICK AIRWAYS | 11 | CGK | Kyrgyz Republic |
| DAMES | 20 | DAM | Kyrgyz Republic |
| ESEN AIR | 2 | ESD | Kyrgyz Republic |
| GALAXY AIR | 12 | GAL | Kyrgyz Republic |
| GOLDEN RULE AIRLINES | 22 | GRS | Kyrgyz Republic |
| INTAL AVIA | 27 | INL | Kyrgyz Republic |
| ITEK AIR | 04 | IKA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZ GENERAL AVIATION | 24 | KGB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZSTAN ALTYN | 03 | LYN | Kyrgyz Republic |
| KYRGYZSTAN AIRLINES | 01 | KGA | Kyrgyz Republic |
| MAX AVIA | 33 | MAI | Kyrgyz Republic |
| OHS AVIA | 09 | OSH | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY GATE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION | 14 | SGD | Kyrgyz Republic |
| SKY WAY | 21 | SAB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| TENIR AIRLINES | 26 | TEB | Kyrgyz Republic |
| TRAST AERO | 05 | TSJ | Kyrgyz Republic |
| WORLD WING AVIATION | 35 | WWM | 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 Sierra Leone, including | — | — | Sierra Leone |
| AIR RUM, Ltd | Unknown | RUM | Sierra Leone |
| BELLVIEW AIRLINES (S/L) Ltd | Unknown | BVU | 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 Swaziland, including | — | — | Swaziland |
| AERO AFRICA (Pty) Ltd | Unknown | RFC | Swaziland |
| JET AFRICA SWAZILAND | Unknown | OSW | Swaziland |
| ROYAL SWAZI NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION | Unknown | RSN | Swaziland |
| SCAN AIR CHARTER, Ltd | Unknown | Unknown | Swaziland |
| SWAZI EXPRESS AIRWAYS | Unknown | SWX | Swaziland |
| SWAZILAND AIRLINK | Unknown | SZL | Swaziland |

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

AIR KORYO

Unknown

KOR

Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK)

AIR WEST CO. Ltd

004/A

AWZ

Sudan

ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES

009

AFG

Afghanistan

BLUE WING AIRLINES

SRSH-01/2002

BWI

Surinam

SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS

Unknown

VRB

Rwanda

All air carriers certified by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), with the exception of Hewa Bora Airways (2), including

—

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AFRICA ONE

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0114/2006

CFR

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AFRICAN AIR SERVICES COMMUTER SPRL

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0005/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIGLE AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0042/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR BENI

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0019/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR BOYOMA

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0049/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR INFINI

409/CAB/MIN/TC/006/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR KASAI

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0118/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR NAVETTE

409/CAB/MIN/TC/015/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

AIR TROPIQUES S.P.R.L.

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0107/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BEL GLOB AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0073/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BLUE AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0109/2006

BUL

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BRAVO AIR CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0090/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BUSINESS AVIATION S.P.R.L.

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0117/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

BUTEMBO AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0056/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CARGO BULL AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0106/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CETRACA AVIATION SERVICE

409/CAB/MIN/TC/037/2005

CER

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

CHC STELLAVIA

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0050/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

COMAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0057/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D’AVIATION (CAA)

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0111/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

DOREN AIR CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0054/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

EL SAM AIRLIFT

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0002/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

ESPACE AVIATION SERVICE

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0003/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

FILAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0008/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

FREE AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0047/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GALAXY INCORPORATION

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0078/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GOMA EXPRESS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0051/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GOMAIR

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0023/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

GREAT LAKE BUSINESS COMPANY

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0048/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

I.T.A.B. — INTERNATIONAL TRANS AIR BUSINESS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0022/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

KATANGA AIRWAYS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0088/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

KIVU AIR

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0044/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

LIGNES AÉRIENNES CONGOLAISES

Ministerial signature (ordonnance 78/205)

LCG

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

MALU AVIATION

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0113/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

MALILA AIRLIFT

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0112/2006

MLC

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

MANGO AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0007/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

PIVA AIRLINES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0001/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

RWAKABIKA BUSHI EXPRESS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0052/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SAFARI LOGISTICS SPRL

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0076/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SAFE AIR COMPANY

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0004/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SERVICES AIR

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0115/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

SUN AIR SERVICES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0077/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TEMBO AIR SERVICES

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0089/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

THOM'S AIRWAYS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0009/2007

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TMK AIR COMMUTER

409/CAB/MIN/TC/020/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TRACEP CONGO

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0055/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TRANS AIR CARGO SERVICE

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0110/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

TRANSPORTS AERIENS CONGOLAIS (TRACO)

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0105/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

VIRUNGA AIR CHARTER

409/CAB/MIN/TC/018/2005

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

WIMBI DIRA AIRWAYS

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0116/2006

WDA

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

ZAABU INTERNATIONAL

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0046/2006

Unknown

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

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

Equatorial Guinea

EUROGUINEANA DE AVIACIÓN Y TRANSPORTES

2006/001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS

EUG

Equatorial Guinea

GENERAL WORK AVIACIÓN

002/ANAC

n/a

Equatorial Guinea

GETRA — GUINEA ECUATORIAL DE TRANSPORTES AÉREOS

739

GET

Equatorial Guinea

GUINEA AIRWAYS

738

n/a

Equatorial Guinea

UTAGE — UNIÓN DE TRANSPORT AÉREOS DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL

737

UTG

Equatorial Guinea

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

—

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR CENTRAL ASIA

34

AAT

Kyrgyz Republic

AIR MANAS

17

MBB

Kyrgyz Republic

ASIA ALPHA

31

SAL

Kyrgyz Republic

AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY

23

AVJ

Kyrgyz Republic

BISTAIR-FEZ BISHKEK

08

BSC

Kyrgyz Republic

BOTIR AVIA

10

BTR

Kyrgyz Republic

BRITISH GULF INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES FEZ

18

BGK

Kyrgyz Republic

CLICK AIRWAYS

11

CGK

Kyrgyz Republic

DAMES

20

DAM

Kyrgyz Republic

ESEN AIR

2

ESD

Kyrgyz Republic

GALAXY AIR

12

GAL

Kyrgyz Republic

GOLDEN RULE AIRLINES

22

GRS

Kyrgyz Republic

INTAL AVIA

27

INL

Kyrgyz Republic

ITEK AIR

04

IKA

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZ GENERAL AVIATION

24

KGB

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZSTAN ALTYN

03

LYN

Kyrgyz Republic

KYRGYZSTAN AIRLINES

01

KGA

Kyrgyz Republic

MAX AVIA

33

MAI

Kyrgyz Republic

OHS AVIA

09

OSH

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY GATE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION

14

SGD

Kyrgyz Republic

SKY WAY

21

SAB

Kyrgyz Republic

TENIR AIRLINES

26

TEB

Kyrgyz Republic

TRAST AERO

05

TSJ

Kyrgyz Republic

WORLD WING AVIATION

35

WWM

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 Sierra Leone, including

—

—

Sierra Leone

AIR RUM, Ltd

Unknown

RUM

Sierra Leone

BELLVIEW AIRLINES (S/L) Ltd

Unknown

BVU

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 Swaziland, including

—

—

Swaziland

AERO AFRICA (Pty) Ltd

Unknown

RFC

Swaziland

JET AFRICA SWAZILAND

Unknown

OSW

Swaziland

ROYAL SWAZI NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION

Unknown

RSN

Swaziland

SCAN AIR CHARTER, Ltd

Unknown

Unknown

Swaziland

SWAZI EXPRESS AIRWAYS

Unknown

SWX

Swaziland

SWAZILAND AIRLINK

Unknown

SZL

Swaziland

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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.

(2)  Hewa Bora Airways is allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned in Annex B for its current operations within the European Community.

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ANNEX B

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS OF WHICH OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY (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 | Registration mark(s) and, when available, construction serial number(s) | State of registry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AIR BANGLADESH | 17 | BGD | Bangladesh | B747-269B | S2-ADT | Bangladesh |
| 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 |
| HEWA BORA AIRWAYS (HBA) (2) | 409/CAB/MIN/TC/0108/2006 | ALX | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) | All fleet with the exception of:
  B767-266 ER | All fleet with the exception of:
  9Q-CJD (cons. No 23 178) | Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) |
| PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES | 003/96 AL | PIA | Islamic Republic of Pakistan | All fleet with the exception of:
  all B-777 | All fleet with the exception of:
  AP-BHV, AP-BHW, AP-BHX, AP-BGJ, AP-BGK, AP-BGL, AP-BGY, AP-BGZ | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |

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

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

State of registry

AIR BANGLADESH

17

BGD

Bangladesh

B747-269B

S2-ADT

Bangladesh

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

HEWA BORA AIRWAYS (HBA) (2)

409/CAB/MIN/TC/0108/2006

ALX

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

All fleet with the exception of:

B767-266 ER

All fleet with the exception of:

9Q-CJD (cons. No 23 178)

Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)

PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

003/96 AL

PIA

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

All fleet with the exception of:

all B-777

All fleet with the exception of:

AP-BHV, AP-BHW, AP-BHX, AP-BGJ, AP-BGK, AP-BGL, AP-BGY, AP-BGZ

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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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)  Hewa Bora Airways is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European Community.

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