Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 295/2012 of 3 April 2012 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
Date: 2012-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Albania, Aruba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Venezuela, air safety, airline, carriage of passengers, safety standard, transport licence




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4.4.2012   


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Official Journal of the European Union


L 98/13








            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 295/2012
of 3 April 2012
         
amending Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 establishing the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Community
(Text with EEA relevance)


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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


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

Whereas:







(1)


Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006 established the Community list of air carriers which are subject to an operating ban within the Union referred to in Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.












(2)


In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005, some Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (hereinafter "EASA") 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.












(3)


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 Union or to modify the conditions of an operating ban imposed on an air carrier which is included in the Community list.












(4)


Opportunity was given by the Commission to the air carriers concerned to consult 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 3922/1991 of 16 December on the harmonization of the technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation (3).












(5)


The Air Safety Committee has heard presentations by EASA about the results of the analysis of audit reports carried out by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO hereafter) in the framework of ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). Member States were invited to prioritize ramp inspections on air carriers licensed on States for which significant safety concern have been identified by ICAO or for which EASA concluded there are significant deficiencies in the safety oversight system. Notwithstanding consultations undertaken by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 2011/2005, this will permit to acquire further information regarding the safety performance on the air carriers licensed in that States.












(6)


The Air Safety Committee has heard presentations by EASA about the technical assistance projects carried out in States affected by Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005. It has been informed about the requests for further technical assistance and cooperation to improve the administrative and technical capability of civil aviation authorities with a view to resolving non compliances with applicable international standards. Member States were invited to respond to these requests on a bilateral basis in coordination with the Commission and EASA.












(7)


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






Air carriers from the European Union







(8)


Following the analysis by EASA of information resulting from ramp checks carried out on aircraft of certain air carriers licensed in the European Union or from standardisation inspections carried out by EASA as well as area specific inspections and audits carried out by their national aviation authorities, some Member States have taken certain enforcement measures. They informed the Commission and the Air Safety Committee about these measures: Germany informed that several German air carriers are under re-inforced oversight, including Air Alliance Express and Air Traffic GmbH Dusseldorf, Latvia informed that the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Inversija was revoked on 19 January 2012; Italy informed that the AOC of ItaliAirlines was revoked and that the air transport license held by the air carrier Livingston remains suspended; Greece informed that the commercial license of the air carrier Hellenic Imperial Airways was lifted from suspension on 28 February 2012 but remains under heightened surveillance, and that additional surveillance had also been introduced for the air carriers Sky wings Airlines and Hermes Airlines; the Netherlands informed that the AOC of Solid-air was revoked on 28 December 2011 and the AOC of Amsterdam Airlines on 6 February 2012; Spain informed that the AOC of Zorex remains suspended since 7 November 2011; Sweden informed that the AOC of AirSweden Aviation AB was revoked on 10 January 2012, that the AOC of the air carrier Flyg Centrum AB was revoked on 16 December 2011 and the air carrier Nova Air remains under heightened surveillance; Romania informed that by 20 March 2012 the AOC of Direct Aero Services had been revoked.





Air carriers from the Republic of Albania







(9)


Following the decision taken at the last Air Safety Committee in November 2011 (4), the competent authorities of Albania reported they are progressing in the implementation of their action plan, however with some delay regarding the long-term procurement of qualified inspectors. Albania is urged to speed-up measures to develop the capacity of its safety oversight authority. EASA will continue to monitor the progress of corrective actions and will carry out a comprehensive follow-up inspection in October 2012 to verify the satisfactory implementation of actions plans. The Air Safety Committee will re-assess the situation depending on the results of this inspection.





Comlux Aruba N.V.







(10)


The competent authorities of France reported that they could not issue an authorisation to Comlux Aruba N.V., an air carrier certified in Aruba, due to the existence of safety deficiencies identified during the assessment of the technical questionnaire submitted by the operator for the purpose of receiving landing authorisation in that Member State, and notified their conclusion to Member States via the SAFA database (5).










(11)


The Commission, having regard to those deficiencies, has entered into consultation with the competent authorities of Aruba and the air carrier, expressing concerns about the safety of the operations of Comlux Aruba N.V. in the EU and asking for clarifications regarding the actions undertaken by the competent authorities as well as the carrier to respond to these deficiencies.










(12)


The competent authorities of Aruba and the air carrier made written submissions and attended to a meeting with the Commission, EASA and some members of the Air Safety Committee on 20 February 2012. Based on the information provided, although the safety concerns identified by France appear to have been addressed, further concerns were identified with regard to the operator's principal place of business. The carrier stated that its office in Aruba is limited to two secretaries only and that the head office where the operational control of the flight operations and the continuing airworthiness are exercised is not located in Aruba. However, the competent authorities of Aruba informed that they have undertaken a review of the civil aviation legislation to ensure that air carriers certified in Aruba have their principle place of business established in that State and that Comlux Aruba was requested to demonstrate the principal place of business is established in Aruba no later than 1 August 2012.










(13)


The Commission takes note and will further monitor the administrative and legal actions undertaken by the competent authorities of Aruba to ensure that air carriers certified in that State have their principle place of business established in that State.





Air carriers from the Democratic Republic of Congo







(14)


Air carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been listed in Annex A since March 2006 (6). Information was received that the competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo had issued a new license to the air carrier Jet Congo Airways. The competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo failed to respond to a request for information by the Commission and failed to provide evidence that the safety oversight of new air carrier complies fully with applicable international safety standards. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this carrier should be equally included in Annex A.










(15)


Several fatal accidents were reported involving air carriers certified in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the last Air Safety Committee. On 30 January 2012, an aircraft of type Antonov 28 with registration mark 9Q-CUN operated by TRACEP Congo Aviation crashed, leading to the total loss of the aircraft and to 4 fatalities. On 12 February 2012, an aircraft of type Gulfstream IV, with registration mark N25A, operated by Katanga Express crashed, leading to the total loss of the aircraft and to 6 fatalities. The competent authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo however did not respond to requests for information by the Commission on the preliminary findings of the accident investigations.





Air carriers from Equatorial Guinea







(16)


All air carriers certified in Equatorial Guinea have been listed in Annex A since March 2006 (7). The Commission and EASA held a consultation meeting with the competent authorities of Equatorial Guinea (DGAC) on 22 February 2012. During this meeting, DGAC presented the progress made to date in order to alleviate the safety concerns identified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the occasion of the audit carried out in 2007 in the framework of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP).










(17)


DGAC provided the Commission with evidence of the withdrawal of the Air Operator's Certificates of the following air carriers: GETRA, Guinea Airways, UTAGE, Euroguineana de Aviacion y Transportes, General Work Aviacion, Star Equatorial Airlines and EGAMS. Since these air carriers certified in Equatorial Guinea have consequently ceased their activities, they should be withdrawn from Annex A.










(18)


DGAC provided the Commission with information indicating that an Air Operator Certificate was granted to the air carrier Punto Azul. However, DGCA did not provide the evidence that the safety oversight of this air carrier is ensured in compliance with international safety standards, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this air carrier should be included in Annex A.










(19)


The Commission noted the progress made by the competent authorities of Equatorial Guinea and encourages them to continue their efforts towards the establishment of a civil aviation oversight system in compliance with international safety standards.





Air carriers from the Republic of Indonesia







(20)


Consultations with the competent authorities of Indonesia (DGCA) continue with the view to monitor the progress of the DGCA in ensuring the safety oversight of all air carriers certified in Indonesia in compliance with the international safety standards. On 7 February 2012 a videoconference was held between the Commission, EASA and the DGCA. The DGCA confirmed they continue to progress and informed of further enforcement actions regarding certain air carriers under their oversight: in particular the AOCs of Kartika Airlines, Mimika Air, Riau Airlines and Survei Udara Penas had been suspended.










(21)


DGCA also informed and provided confirmation that the AOC of Megantara had been revoked on 13 August 2010. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this air carrier should be removed from Annex A.










(22)


DGCA further informed that new AOCs had been issued to TransNusa Aviation Mandiri on 19 August 2011, Enggang Air Service on 1 March 2010, Surya Air on 8 April 2011, Ersa Eastern Aviation on 9 September 2011 and Matthew Air Nusantara on 20 September 2011. However, DGCA did not provide the evidence that the safety oversight of these air carriers is ensured in compliance with international safety standards, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these carriers should be equally included in Annex A.










(23)


The Commission noted the continued progress made by the competent authorities of Indonesia and encourages them to continue the sound work in establishing a civil aviation oversight system fully in compliance with international safety standards, and will review the case in advance of the next meeting of the Air Safety Committee.





Air carriers from Libya







(24)


On the basis of the fatal accident to an aircraft of type Airbus A330 operated by Afriqiyah Airways on 13 May 2010 and verified evidence of safety deficiencies identified by the SAFA programme concerning Afriqiyah Airways (8) and United Aviation (9), the Commission entered into discussions with the Competent Authorities of Libya (LCAA) in October 2010. These discussions were interrupted by the Libyan civil war.










(25)


The consultations were resumed in October 2011 and the LCAA informed that they had suspended all Libyan Air Operator's Certificates (AOC) and would conduct a recertification process before lifting the suspension of the AOCs. During the audits as part of this re-certification process the LCAA detected significant safety issues concerning Afriqiyah Airways, notably in the area of pilot training, a lack of maintenance staff, and insufficient equipment to perform maintenance tasks. Nonetheless, shortly after the audit, the LCAA issued an AOC to Afriqiyah Airways.










(26)


The Commission, EASA and several members of the Air Safety Committee held further consultations with the LCAA, Afriqiyah Airways, Libyan Airlines and Global Aviation on 22 February 2012. However, LCAA failed to provide the information requested to date, in particular the list of air carriers certified in Libya, all corresponding AOCs and attached operations specifications, the audit reports made prior to lift the suspensions, together with evidence that the deficiencies identified in the course of these audits were satisfactorily closed. In addition, they indicated that the investigations into the Afriqiyah Airways accident had encountered difficulties and have not led to conclusions so far.










(27)


The Minister of Transport of Libya, the LCAA, Afriqiyah Airways and Libyan Airlines made presentations to the Air Safety Committee on 20 March 2012. The Minister acknowledged that the Libyan aviation safety system was not conforming to ICAO standards. He set out plans to remedy the situation under a 3 year programme with the assistance of external aviation safety expertise.










(28)


The Minister acknowledged during the Air safety Committee and LCAA confirmed in writing on 22 March 2012 that, because of the identified safety deficiencies in the oversight system of Libya, Libyan air carriers will not be permitted to operate into the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland at least until 22 November 2012, and that their AOCs will be amended to reflect these restrictions accordingly. He stated further that a Committee had been formed to take forward the work of reconstruction of the Libyan aviation safety system. He stated that the competent authorities of Libya would work closely with the Commission and provide regular updates in order to provide evidence of progress.










(29)


The Committee took note of the decisive action of the Libyan authorities and requested that, no later than 20 April 2012, the LCAA provide to the Commission a corrective action plan which fully addresses all outstanding requests for information, and sets out specific actions and target dates to address the shortfalls in their oversight system.










(30)


The Commission and the Air Safety Committee acknowledged the significant difficulties Libya faces following the conflict and took note of the strong commitment by the Minister to put in place a process of reconstruction. The Commission encourages the LCAA to continue with their open and constructive dialogue established with the Commission since the end of the recent conflict. However, should the LCAA fail to enforce the restrictions they have announced, the Commission will be compelled to take immediate safeguard measures in accordance with Art. 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council.










(31)


The aviation safety situation in Libya will be reviewed by the Air Safety Committee in its meeting scheduled for November 2012 where the effectiveness of actions undertaken by the competent authorities of Libya will be assessed.





Air carriers from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania







(32)


Air carriers certified in Mauritania have been listed in Annex A since November 2010 (10). The competent authorities of Mauritania (ANAC) informed of the issuance of a new AOC to the air carrier Mauritania Airlines without demonstrating that the safety oversight of this air carrier complies fully with applicable international safety standards. In particular, its AOC was issued on 8 May 2011 without providing evidence that the numerous deficiencies identified during the initial certification of the airline (desktop review of the operational and maintenance procedures in April 2011 and on-site audit carried out between 3 and 5 May 2011) had been effectively rectified prior to the issuance of the AOC. The AOC was also issued without ensuring beforehand that the operator held the appropriate approvals for continuing airworthiness and maintenance. Furthermore, no evidence was provided that the air carrier is subject to continuous oversight in accordance with international safety standards. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this carrier should be equally included in Annex A.










(33)


ANAC also informed that the AOC of Mauritania Airways expired on 15 December 2010 and was not renewed as the air carrier ceased its activity. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that this carrier should be removed from Annex A.










(34)


Mauritania informed that decisive actions have been undertaken to bring positive changes to its safety oversight system, including the amendment of the civil aviation legislation to align them with the Annexes to the Chicago Convention and changes to the ANAC's management, structure and staffing. The processes for the certification and the continuous surveillance of air carriers have also been updated and will become applicable in the near future.










(35)


Whilst recognising that Mauritania still has work to do to address all findings, ICAO informed that Mauritania's commitment to resolve the safety deficiencies identified during the audit conducted in 2008 is to be commended. The State has provided regular updates of its corrective action plan and significant progress is reported by the State. The ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) scheduled in May 2012 will be an important step to validate the progress made.










(36)


The Commission welcomes the progress reported by the competent authorities of Mauritania in the rectification of the deficiencies identified by ICAO and encourages these authorities to pursue their actions with determination in due cooperation with ICAO. The Air Safety Committee will reassess the situation depending on the results of the ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission.





Pakistan International Airways







(37)


The Commission has continued its consultations with the Competent Authority of Pakistan (PCAA) and Pakistan International Airways (PIA), and met with them on 20 February 2012 to review their progress in taking the actions described in their Corrective Action Plans (CAP).










(38)


The PCAA reported and provided evidence that they had increased the level of oversight of PIA, had taken regulatory action in suspending some Maintenance Licences, and had demanded significant changes to PIA's Quality Management System. They reported on the successful outcome of the ICAO audit in June 2011 and explained their plans to adopt new regulations reflecting EASA Part 145 rules.










(39)


PIA reported that the actions detailed in their corrective action plan were now complete, except for in-depth checks of four aircraft which were currently undergoing maintenance. They confirmed that an extensive training programme was now underway and would continue.










(40)


EASA informed the Air Safety Committee that the findings of SAFA inspections of PIA aircraft had led to an opening of the procedure for the suspension of the EASA Part 145 maintenance organisation approval on 11 November 2011. Whilst EASA noted that the corrective action plan of PIA appeared to identify the relevant safety issues they were unable to rely upon the PCAA to effectively monitor the performance of PIA’s maintenance standards and EASA had no option but to suspend the EASA Part-145 approval on 6 March 2012.










(41)


The Commission noted the progress made by both the PCAA and PIA in addressing the identified safety concerns, but confirmed that, should any significant event occur which gave rise to renewed concerns, then action to contain the safety risk would need to be taken. Member States shall therefore continue to verify the effective compliance with relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of this carrier pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 of 16 April 2008 implementing Directive 2004/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the prioritisation of ramp inspections on aircraft using Community airports (11).





Air carriers from the Republic of the Philippines







(42)


Air carriers certified in the Philippines have been listed in Annex A since 31 March 2010 (12). The competent authorities of the Philippines (CAAP) informed of the issuance of new Air Operator Certificates to the air carriers Aero Equipment Aviation Inc, AirAsia Philippines Certeza Infosys Corp., Mid-Sea Express, Southern Air Flight Services, NorthSky Air Inc., Island Helicopter Services. The CAAP did not respond adequately to requests for information by the Commission, failing in particular to provide the AOC of these air carriers together with the complete operations specifications; the CAAP also failed to demonstrate that the certification and continuous oversight of these air carriers comply fully with the applicable international safety standards. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should be equally included in Annex A.










(43)


Several fatal accidents were reported involving air carriers certified in the Philippines since the last Air Safety Committee. On 10 December 2011, an aircraft of type Beechcraft 65-80 with registration mark RP-C824 operated by Aviation Technology Innovator crashed into the Felixberto Serrano Elementary School near Manila, leading to the total loss of the aircraft as well as at least 14 fatalities; the CAAP did not respond to requests for information by the Commission on the preliminary findings of the accident investigation; the CAAP simply reported that the AOC was "inactive/surrendered" without however stating since when nor providing the related evidence. Another fatal accident occurred on 4 March 2012, involving an aircraft of type Cessna 172S registered RP-C209 operated by Avia Tours, leading to the total loss of the aircraft and two fatalities; although the CAAP provided preliminary information on the accident, the validity of the AOC could not be ascertained as the preliminary accident report indicates the AOC is valid until 14 August 2012 whilst the information provided by the CAAP reveals that the AOC had expired on 14 February 2012.










(44)


The CAAP informed that several operators have an "inactive/surrendered" AOC or were recertified under PCAR Part-11 intended for aerial work. However, the CAAP failed to provide evidence that the corresponding AOC had been revoked and evidence that these operators were no longer involved in commercial air transport. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these operators should remain in Annex A.










(45)


The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) carried out in January 2012 a one-week technical review in the Philippines in order to assess the progress of the CAAP towards compliance with international safety standards. The CAAP failed to provide detailed information on the outcome of this review. However, no change has been noticed in the FAA assessment of the Philippines, which remain in category 2 so far, i.e. not compliant with international safety standards.





Air carriers from the Russian Federation







(46)


Following the Air Safety Committee held in November 2011 (13) where the competent authorities of Russia (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, FATA) informed and provided evidence that the operations of the air carriers Aviastar-TU, UTAir-Cargo, Tatarstan Airlines, Daghestan Airlines, Yakutia and Vim Avia (Vim Airlines) had been partially or fully restricted for safety reasons, the Commission has actively pursued the consultations with FATA in order to follow-up the developments.










(47)


Consultation meetings were held in Brussels on 19 December 2011 and 21 February 2012 between FATA and the Commission, EASA and certain Members of the Air Safety Committee. FATA informed about their intention to lift the restrictions imposed on part of the fleet of Tatarstan Airlines (aircraft of type Boeing B737-500, B737-400, B737-300, Tupolev 154M and Yakovlev Yak-42), Aviastar-TU (aircraft of type Tupolev Tu-204) and Yakutia (aircraft of type Boeing B757-200, B737-300 and B737-800) as FATA was satisfied with the results of inspections that were carried out on these carriers,










(48)


FATA also provided evidence of further enforcement actions. In particular, the AOC of Daghestan Airlines was revoked on 19 December 2011 due to the concerns arising from the audit carried out on the air carrier. FATA also informed it had requested UTAir-Cargo to put in place additional corrective actions before the restrictions on its fleet could be removed.










(49)


In order to ensure measures undertaken by FATA lead to sustainable safety improvement, Member States will continue to verify the effective compliance of Russian air carriers with the relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of these carriers pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 and may take measures accordingly to ensure these requirements are enforced. The Commission will continue to monitor their results.





Vim Avia







(50)


FATA confirmed that VIM AVIA remains subject to operating restrictions excluding flights into the EU (landing and overflights) on its entire fleet (8 aircraft of type Boeing B757-200) pending the full implementation of a corrective action plan.










(51)


Vim Avia appeared during the aforementioned meeting on 21 February 2012 to present the investments in safety, in particular in terms of training, but failed to demonstrate that it had succeeded in establishing a functioning safety management system. The carrier was not in a position yet to demonstrate that these investments were operative and effective.










(52)


FATA informed that the operator was expected to complete all corrective and remedial actions by 1 April 2012. Afterwards, FATA indicated it will perform an inspection of the air carrier to verify whether all findings have been satisfactorily addressed in order to decide whether the current restrictions could be lifted. FATA agreed to provide to the Commission the progress reports on the implementation of corrective measures by the carrier and the results of the subsequent inspection.










(53)


In view of the above, taking into account the effective enforcement actions undertaken by competent authorities of Russia, it appears too early to re-assess the situation of this air carrier. The Commission will examine the situation of Vim Avia in a future Air Safety Committee, based on the reports provided by the competent authorities of Russia and on their decision regarding the continuation of the current restrictions.





Air carriers from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela


Conviasa







(54)


There is verified evidence of numerous serious safety deficiencies on the part of the air carrier Conviasa certified in Venezuela. These deficiencies have been identified by the competent authorities of Spain during ramp inspections performed under the SAFA programme (14). Conviasa demonstrated a lack of ability to address these safety deficiencies. Conviasa did not respond timely and adequately to all deficiencies notified by the civil aviation authority of Spain. The repetition of these non-compliances shows systemic safety deficiencies in the area of operations and maintenance.










(55)


Conviasa has experienced several accidents, including two fatal accidents, one affecting an aircraft of type ATR42 with registration mark YV-1010 on 13 September 2010 and one affecting an aircraft of type Boeing B737-200 with registration mark YV-102T on 30 August 2008. Results of investigations on the cause of such accidents have not been communicated to the Commission by the competent authorities of Venezuela nor is the Commission aware of any recommendations to prevent further occurrences.










(56)


The Commission, having regard to the above mentioned deficiencies, has entered in August 2011 into consultation with the competent authorities of Venezuela, expressing serious concerns about the safety of the operations of Conviasa and asking for clarifications regarding the actions undertaken by the competent authorities as well as the carrier to respond to these deficiencies.










(57)


These authorities failed to respond timely and adequately to the enquiries by the Commission regarding the safety oversight of Conviasa, as the requested information, in particular information on the progress of the accident investigation, recommendations stemming from these investigations, the actions undertaken to address the possible causes of the accidents and the carrier’s operations specifications, requirements and restrictions attached to the AOC, were not submitted.










(58)


Conviasa and the competent authorities of Venezuela made presentations to the Air Safety Committee on 21 March 2012. The air carrier indicated that it had undertaken actions to enhance the internal controls, the training and the implementation of a safety management system, and that further actions are considered for the future. It stated that all findings identified in ramp inspections had been responded to. The Committee noted there was considerable on-going work between the air carrier and the competent authorities of Spain. However the air carrier failed to explain the repetition of non-compliance findings of similar nature identified in subsequent inspections. The air carrier further failed to provide any information on the causes of the above mentioned fatal accidents and the actions undertaken to prevent their recurrence. The air carrier also failed to present basic information about the fleet it operates and did not provide the operations specifications, requirements and restrictions attached to its AOC.










(59)


In view of the above, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that Conviasa does not meet the relevant safety standards and should therefore be included in Annex A.





Línea Turística Aerotuy







(60)


There is verified evidence of safety deficiencies on the part of the air carrier Línea Turística Aerotuy certified in Venezuela. These deficiencies have been identified by France during ramp inspections performed under the SAFA programme (15).










(61)


Línea Turística Aerotuy has experienced several accidents, including one fatal accident involving an aircraft of type Cessna 208B with registration mark YV-1181 on 17 April 2009.










(62)


The Commission, having regard to the above mentioned deficiencies, has entered in August 2011 in consultation with the competent authorities of Venezuela, expressing serious concerns about the safety of the operations of Línea Turística Aerotuy and asking for clarifications regarding the actions undertaken by the competent authorities as well as the carrier to respond to these deficiencies. These authorities did not respond adequately and in a timely fashion.










(63)


Línea Turística Aerotuy and the competent authorities of Venezuela made presentations to the Air Safety Committee on 21 March 2012, accompanied by written submissions. The air carrier provided its AOC together with the complete operational specifications attached thereto. The air carrier indicated that it had undertaken actions to remedy the deficiencies identified in the course of ramp inspections to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of France and provided the related evidence. The air carrier was able to provide the requested clarifications about the abovementioned fatal accident and the competent authorities provided the accident report together with the related conclusions and recommendations. The competent authorities of Venezuela also stated that the recommendations stemming from the accident investigation report as well as the results of ramp checks were duly taken into account for the oversight of the air carrier.










(64)


The Commission and the Air Safety Committee take note of the reactivity of the air carrier and its transparency in addressing the identified safety deficiencies. Member States will however continue to verify the effective compliance of the air carrier with the relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of these carriers pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 and may take measures accordingly to ensure these requirements are enforced.





Estelar Latinoamérica







(65)


There is verified evidence of safety deficiencies on the part of the air carrier Estelar Latinoamérica certified in Venezuela. These deficiencies have been identified by France during ramp inspections performed under the SAFA programme (16).










(66)


The Commission, having regard to those deficiencies, has entered in August 2011 in consultation with the competent authorities of Venezuela, expressing serious concerns about the safety of the operations of Estelar Latinoamerica and asking for clarifications regarding the actions undertaken by the competent authorities as well as the carrier to respond to these deficiencies. These authorities did not respond adequately and in a timely fashion.










(67)


Estelar Latinoamerica and the competent authorities of Venezuela made presentations to the Air Safety Committee on 21 March 2012 accompanied by written submissions. The air carrier provided its AOC together with the complete operational specifications attached thereto. The air carrier indicated that it had undertaken actions to remedy the deficiencies identified in the course of ramp inspections to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of France and provided the related evidence. The competent authorities indicated that they were ensuring that the results of ramp checks were duly taken into account for the oversight of the air carrier.










(68)


The Commission and the Air Safety Committee take note of the reactivity of the air carrier and its transparency in addressing the identified safety deficiencies. Member States will however continue to verify the effective compliance of the air carrier with the relevant safety standards through the prioritisation of ramp inspections to be carried out on aircraft of these carriers pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 351/2008 and may take measures accordingly to ensure these requirements are enforced.





General considerations concerning the other carriers included in Annexes A and B







(69)


No evidence of the full implementation of appropriate remedial actions by the other air carriers included in the Community list updated on 21 November 2011 and by the authorities with responsibility for regulatory oversight of these air carriers has been communicated to the Commission so far. Therefore, on the basis of the common criteria, it is assessed that these air carriers should continue to be subject to an operating ban (Annex A) or operating restrictions (Annex B), as the case may be.










(70)


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




HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 is amended as follows:






1.


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










2.


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






Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.




This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 3 April 2012.


For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Siim KALLAS
            

Vice-President






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

(2)  
            OJ L 143, 30.4.2004 p. 76.

(3)  
            OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 4.

(4)  Recitals (14) to (25) of Regulation (EU) No 1197/2011, OJ L 303, 22.11.2011, p. 15.

(5)  Standard report No DGAC/F-2011-1879

(6)  Recitals (60) to (64) of Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006, OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 18.

(7)  Recitals (65) to (69) of Regulation (EC) No 474/2006 of 22 March 2006, OJ L 84, 23.3.2006, p. 18.

(8)  DGAC/F-2010-1761; CAA-NL-2010-68; CAA-NL-2010-210; LBA/D-2010-656; DGAC/F-2010-850; ENAC-IT-2010-400; DGAC/F-2010-2060; DGAC/F-2010-1571; DGAC/F-2010-498

(9)  LBA/D-2010-1258; DGAC/F-2010-841

(10)  Recitals (43) to (51) of Regulation (EU) No 1071/2010 of 22 November 2010, OJ L 306, 23.11.2010, p. 49.

(11)  
            OJ L 109, 19.4.2008, p. 7.

(12)  Recitals (74) to (87) of Regulation (EU) No 273/2010 of 30 March 2010, OJ L 84, 31.3.2010, p. 32.

(13)  Recitals (36) to (49) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1197/2011 of 21 November 2011, OJ L 303, 22.11.2011, p. 19.

(14)  Report No AESA-E-2011-234, -326, -412, -553, -663, -715, -832, -895 and AESA-E-2012-1.

(15)  Report No DGAC/F-2011-663, -972, -1159, -2385, -2636.

(16)  Report No DGAC/F-2011-632, -990, -1636, -1863, -2332.




ANNEX A

LIST OF AIR CARRIERS OF WHICH ALL OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A BAN WITHIN THE EU
 (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




BLUE WING AIRLINES


SRBWA-01/2002


BWI


Suriname




CONSORCIO VENEZOLANO DE INDUSTRIAS AERONAUTICAS Y SERVICIOS AEREOS, S.A. ‘CONVIASA’


VCV-DB-10


VCV


Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela




MERIDIAN AIRWAYS LTD


AOC 023


MAG


Republic of Ghana




ROLLINS AIR


HR-005


RAV


Honduras




SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS


Unknown


VRB


Republic of Rwanda







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



 


 



Islamic Republic of Afghanistan





ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES


AOC 009


AFG


Islamic Republic of Afghanistan




KAM AIR


AOC 001


KMF


Islamic Republic of Afghanistan




PAMIR AIRLINES


Unknown


PIR


Islamic Republic of Afghanistan




SAFI AIRWAYS


AOC 181


SFW


Islamic Republic of Afghanistan







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



 


 



Republic of Angola





AEROJET


AO 008-01/11


Unknown


Republic of Angola




AIR26


AO 003-01/11-DCD


DCD


Republic of Angola




AIR GICANGO


009


Unknown


Republic of Angola




AIR JET


AO 006-01/11-MBC


MBC


Republic of Angola




AIR NAVE


017


Unknown


Republic of Angola




ANGOLA AIR SERVICES


006


Unknown


Republic of Angola




DIEXIM


007


Unknown


Republic of Angola




FLY540


AO 004-01 FLYA


Unknown


Republic of Angola




GIRA GLOBO


008


GGL


Republic of Angola




HELIANG


010


Unknown


Republic of Angola




HELIMALONGO


AO 005-01/11


Unknown


Republic of Angola




MAVEWA


016


Unknown


Republic of Angola




SONAIR


AO 002-01/10-SOR


SOR


Republic of Angola







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



 


 



Republic of Benin





AERO BENIN


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


AEB


Republic of Benin




AFRICA AIRWAYS


Unknown


AFF


Republic of Benin




ALAFIA JET


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


N/A


Republic of Benin




BENIN GOLF AIR


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


BGL


Republic of Benin




BENIN LITTORAL AIRWAYS


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


LTL


Republic of Benin




COTAIR


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


COB


Republic of Benin




ROYAL AIR


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


BNR


Republic of Benin




TRANS AIR BENIN


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


TNB


Republic of Benin







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



 


 



Republic of Congo





AERO SERVICE


RAC06-002


RSR


Republic of Congo




EQUAFLIGHT SERVICES


RAC 06-003


EKA


Republic of Congo




SOCIETE NOUVELLE AIR CONGO


RAC 06-004


Unknown


Republic of Congo




TRANS AIR CONGO


RAC 06-001


Unknown


Republic of Congo




EQUATORIAL CONGO AIRLINES S.A.


RAC 06-014


Unknown


Republic of Congo







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



 


 



Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)





AFRICAN AIR SERVICES COMMUTER


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/051/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




AIR KASAI


409/CAB/MIN/ TVC/036/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




AIR KATANGA


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/031/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




AIR TROPIQUES


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/029/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




BLUE AIRLINES


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/028/08


BUL


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




BRAVO AIR CONGO


409/CAB/MIN/TC/0090/2006


BRV


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




BUSINESS AVIATION


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/048/09


ABB


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




BUSY BEE CONGO


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/052/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




CETRACA AVIATION SERVICE


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/026/08


CER


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




CHC STELLAVIA


409/CAB/MIN/TC/0050/2006


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




CONGO EXPRESS


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/083/2009


EXY


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




COMPAGNIE AFRICAINE D’AVIATION (CAA)


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/035/08


CAA


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




DOREN AIR CONGO


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/0032/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




ENTREPRISE WORLD AIRWAYS (EWA)


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/003/08


EWS


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




FILAIR


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/037/08


FIL


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




GALAXY KAVATSI


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/027/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




GILEMBE AIR SOUTENANCE (GISAIR)


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/053/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




GOMA EXPRESS


409/CAB/MIN/TC/0051/2006


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




GOMAIR


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/045/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




HEWA BORA AIRWAYS (HBA)


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/038/08


ALX


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




INTERNATIONAL TRANS AIR BUSINESS (ITAB)


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/033/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




JET CONGO AIRWAYS


Unknown


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




KIN AVIA


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/042/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




KORONGO AIRLINES


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/001/2011


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




LIGNES AÉRIENNES CONGOLAISES (LAC)


Ministerial signature (ordonnance No. 78/205)


LCG


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




MALU AVIATION


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/04008


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




MANGO AVIATION


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/034/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




SAFE AIR COMPANY


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/025/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




SERVICES AIR


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/030/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




STELLAR AIRWAYS


AAC/DG/DTA/TM/787/2011


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




SWALA AVIATION


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/050/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




TMK AIR COMMUTER


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/044/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




TRACEP CONGO AVIATION


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/046/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




TRANS AIR CARGO SERVICES


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/024/08


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




WIMBI DIRA AIRWAYS


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/039/08


WDA


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)




ZAABU INTERNATIONAL


409/CAB/MIN/TVC/049/09


Unknown


Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)







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



 


 



Djibouti





DAALLO AIRLINES


Unknown


DAO


Djibouti







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



 


 



Equatorial Guinea





CRONOS AIRLINES


2011/0004/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS


Unknown


Equatorial Guinea




CEIBA INTERCONTINENTAL


2011/0001/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS


CEL


Equatorial Guinea




PUNTO AZUL


2012/0006/MTTCT/DGAC/SOPS


Unknown


Equatorial Guinea







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



 


 



Republic of Indonesia





AIR PACIFIC UTAMA


135-020


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




ALFA TRANS DIRGANTATA


135-012


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




ASCO NUSA AIR


135-022


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




ASI PUDJIASTUTI


135-028


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




AVIASTAR MANDIRI


135-029


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




DABI AIR NUSANTARA


135-030


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




DERAYA AIR TAXI


135-013


DRY


Republic of Indonesia




DERAZONA AIR SERVICE


135-010


DRZ


Republic of Indonesia




DIRGANTARA AIR SERVICE


135-014


DIR


Republic of Indonesia




EASTINDO


135-038


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




ENGGANG AIR SERVICE


135-045


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




ERSA EASTERN AVIATION


135-047


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




GATARI AIR SERVICE


135-018


GHS


Republic of Indonesia




INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT


121-034


IDA


Republic of Indonesia




INTAN ANGKASA AIR SERVICE


135-019


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




JOHNLIN AIR TRANSPORT


135-043


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




KAL STAR


121-037


KLS


Republic of Indonesia




KARTIKA AIRLINES


121-003


KAE


Republic of Indonesia




KURA-KURA AVIATION


135-016


KUR


Republic of Indonesia




LION MENTARI AIRLINES


121-010


LNI


Republic of Indonesia




MANUNGGAL AIR SERVICE


121-020


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




MATTHEW AIR NUSANTARA


135-048


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




MERPATI NUSANTARA AIRLINES


121-002


MNA


Republic of Indonesia




MIMIKA AIR


135-007


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




NATIONAL UTILITY HELICOPTER


135-011


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




NUSANTARA AIR CHARTER


121-022


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




NUSANTARA BUANA AIR


135-041


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




NYAMAN AIR


135-042


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




PELITA AIR SERVICE


121-008


PAS


Republic of Indonesia




PENERBANGAN ANGKASA SEMESTA


135-026


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




PURA WISATA BARUNA


135-025


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




RIAU AIRLINES


121-016


RIU


Republic of Indonesia




SAMPOERNA AIR NUSANTARA


135-036


SAE


Republic of Indonesia




SAYAP GARUDA INDAH


135-004


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




SKY AVIATION


135-044


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




SMAC


135-015


SMC


Republic of Indonesia




SRIWIJAYA AIR


121-035


SJY


Republic of Indonesia




SURVEI UDARA PENAS


135-006


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




SURYA AIR


135-046


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




TRANSNUSA AVIATION MANDIRI


121-048


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




TRANSWISATA PRIMA AVIATION


135-021


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




TRAVEL EXPRESS AVIATION SERVICE


121-038


XAR


Republic of Indonesia




TRAVIRA UTAMA


135-009


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




TRI MG INTRA ASIA AIRLINES


121-018


TMG


Republic of Indonesia




TRIGANA AIR SERVICE


121-006


TGN


Republic of Indonesia




UNINDO


135-040


Unknown


Republic of Indonesia




WING ABADI AIRLINES


121-012


WON


Republic of Indonesia







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



 


 



Republic of Kazakhstan





AERO AIR COMPANY


AK-0429-10


ILK


Republic of Kazakhstan




AIR ALMATY


AK-0409-09


LMY


Republic of Kazakhstan




AIR TRUST AIRCOMPANY


AK-0412-10


RTR


Republic of Kazakhstan




AK SUNKAR AIRCOMPANY


AK-0396-09


AKS


Republic of Kazakhstan




ASIA CONTINENTAL AIRLINES


AK-0345-08


CID


Republic of Kazakhstan




ASIA WINGS


AK-0390-09


AWA


Republic of Kazakhstan




ATMA AIRLINES


AK-0437-10


AMA


Republic of Kazakhstan




AVIA-JAYNAR / AVIA-ZHAYNAR


AK-0435-10


SAP


Republic of Kazakhstan




BEYBARS AIRCOMPANY


AK-0383-09


BBS


Republic of Kazakhstan




BERKUT AIR/BEK AIR


AK-0428-10


BEK


Republic of Kazakhstan




BURUNDAYAVIA AIRLINES


AK-0415-10


BRY


Republic of Kazakhstan




COMLUX


AK-0399-09


KAZ


Republic of Kazakhstan




DETA AIR


AK-0417-10


DET


Republic of Kazakhstan




EAST WING


AK-0411-09


EWZ


Republic of Kazakhstan




EASTERN EXPRESS


AK-0427-10


LIS


Republic of Kazakhstan




EURO-ASIA AIR


AK-0384-09


EAK


Republic of Kazakhstan




EURO-ASIA AIR INTERNATIONAL


AK-0389-09


KZE


Republic of Kazakhstan




FLY JET KZ


AK-0391-09


FJK


Republic of Kazakhstan




INVESTAVIA


AK-0342-08


TLG


Republic of Kazakhstan




IRTYSH AIR


AK-0439-11


MZA


Republic of Kazakhstan




JET AIRLINES


AK-0419-10


SOZ


Republic of Kazakhstan




JET ONE


AK-0433-10


JKZ


Republic of Kazakhstan




KAZAIR JET


AK-0387-09


KEJ


Republic of Kazakhstan




KAZAIRTRANS AIRLINE


AK-0349-09


KUY


Republic of Kazakhstan




KAZAIRWEST


AK-0404-09


KAW


Republic of Kazakhstan




KAZAVIASPAS


AK-0405-09


KZS


Republic of Kazakhstan




MEGA AIRLINES


AK-0424-10


MGK


Republic of Kazakhstan




MIRAS


AK-0402-09


MIF


Republic of Kazakhstan




PRIME AVIATION


AK-0393-09


PKZ


Republic of Kazakhstan




SAMAL AIR


AK-0407-09


SAV


Republic of Kazakhstan




SAYAKHAT AIRLINES


AK-0426-10


SAH


Republic of Kazakhstan




SEMEYAVIA


AK-400-09


SMK


Republic of Kazakhstan




SCAT


AK-0420-10


VSV


Republic of Kazakhstan




SKYBUS


AK-0432-10


BYK


Republic of Kazakhstan




SKYJET


AK-0398-09


SEK


Republic of Kazakhstan




UST-KAMENOGORSK / AIR DIVISION OF EKA


AK-0440-11


UCK


Republic of Kazakhstan




ZHETYSU AIRCOMPANY


AK-0438-11


JTU


Republic of Kazakhstan







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



 


 



Kyrgyz Republic





AIR MANAS


17


MBB


Kyrgyz Republic




ASIAN AIR


36


AZZ


Kyrgyz Republic




AVIA TRAFFIC COMPANY


23


AVJ


Kyrgyz Republic




AEROSTAN (EX BISTAIR-FEZ BISHKEK)


08


BSC


Kyrgyz Republic




CENTRAL ASIAN AVIATION SERVICES (CAAS)


13


CBK


Kyrgyz Republic




CLICK AIRWAYS


11


CGK


Kyrgyz Republic




DAMES


20


DAM


Kyrgyz Republic




EASTOK AVIA


15


EEA


Kyrgyz Republic




ITEK AIR


04


IKA


Kyrgyz Republic




KYRGYZ TRANS AVIA


31


KTC


Kyrgyz Republic




KYRGYZSTAN


03


LYN


Kyrgyz Republic




KYRGYZSTAN AIRLINE


Unknown


KGA


Kyrgyz Republic




S GROUP AVIATION


6


SGL


Kyrgyz Republic




SKY WAY AIR


21


SAB


Kyrgyz Republic




TRAST AERO


05


TSJ


Kyrgyz Republic




VALOR AIR


07


VAC


Kyrgyz Republic





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



 


 



Liberia








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



 


 



Republic of Gabon





AFRIC AVIATION


010/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


Unknown


Republic of Gabon




AIR SERVICES SA


004/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


RVS


Republic of Gabon




AIR TOURIST (ALLEGIANCE)


007/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


LGE


Republic of Gabon




NATIONALE ET REGIONALE TRANSPORT (NATIONALE)


008/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


NRG


Republic of Gabon




SCD AVIATION


005/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


SCY


Republic of Gabon




SKY GABON


009/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


SKG


Republic of Gabon




SOLENTA AVIATION GABON


006/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


Unknown


Republic of Gabon







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



 


 



Islamic Republic of Mauritania





MAURITANIA AIRLINES (MAURITANIA AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL)


001/2011/DG/ANAC


MAI


Islamic Republic of Mauritania







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



 


 



Republic of Mozambique





MOZAMBIQUE AIRLINES – LINHAS AEREAS DE MOÇAMBIQUE


MOZ-01/2010


LAM


Republic of Mozambique




MOZAMBIQUE EXPRESS/MEX


02 of 2010


MXE


Republic of Mozambique




TRANS AIRWAYS/KAYA AIRLINES


03 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




HELICOPTEROS CAPITAL


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




CFA MOZAMBIQUE


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




UNIQUE AIR CHARTER


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




AEROVISAO DE MOZAMBIQUE


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




SAFARI AIR


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




ETA AIR CHARTER LDA


04 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




EMILIO AIR CHARTER LDA


05 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




CFM-TTA SA


07 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




AERO-SERVICOS SARL


08 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique




VR CROPSPRAYERS LDA


06 of 2010


Unknown


Republic of Mozambique







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



 


 



Republic of the Philippines





AEROEQUIPEMENT AVIATION


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AEROMAJESTIC


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AEROWURKS AERIAL SPRAYING SERVICES


2010030


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AIR ASIA PHILIPPINES


 


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AIR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION


2009006


GAP


Republic of the Philippines




AIR WOLF AVIATION INC.


200911


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AIRTRACK AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION


2010027


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ASIA AIRCRAFT OVERSEAS PHILIPPINES INC.


4AN9800036


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AVIATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATORS, INC.


4AN2007005


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AVIATOUR'S FLY'N INC.


200910


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




AYALA AVIATION CORP.


4AN9900003


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




BEACON


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




BENDICE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT INC.


4AN2008006


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CANADIAN HELICOPTERS PHILIPPINES INC.


4AN9800025


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CEBU PACIFIC AIR


2009002


CEB


Republic of the Philippines




CERTEZA INFOSYSTEMS CORP.


2011040


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CHEMTRAD AVIATION CORPORATION


2009018


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CM AERO SERVICES


20110401


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CORPORATE AIR


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




CYCLONE AIRWAYS


4AN9900008


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




FAR EAST AVIATION SERVICES


2009013


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




F.F. CRUZ AND COMPANY, INC.


2009017


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




HUMA CORPORATION


2009014


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




INAEC AVIATION CORP.


4AN2002004


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




INTERISLAND AIRLINES


2010023


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ISLAND AVIATION


2009009


SOY


Republic of the Philippines




ISLAND HELICOPTER SERVICES


2011043


SOY


Republic of the Philippines




ISLAND TRANSVOYAGER


2010022


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




LION AIR, INCORPORATED


2009019


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




MACRO ASIA AIR TAXI SERVICES


2010029


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




MID-SEA EXPRESS


 


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




MINDANAO RAINBOW AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


2009016


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




MISIBIS AVIATION & DEVELOPMENT CORP


2010020


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




NORTHSKY AIR INC.


2011042


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




OMNI AVIATION CORP.


2010033


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




PACIFIC EAST ASIA CARGO AIRLINES, INC.


4AS9800006


PEC


Republic of the Philippines




PACIFIC AIRWAYS CORPORATION


4AN9700007


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




PACIFIC ALLIANCE CORPORATION


4AN2006001


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




PHILIPPINE AIRLINES


2009001


PAL


Republic of the Philippines




PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL AVIATION CORP.


4AN9800015


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ROYAL AIR CHARTER SERVICES INC.


2010024


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ROYAL STAR AVIATION, INC.


2010021


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




SOUTH EAST ASIA AIRLINE INC. (SEAIR)


2009 004


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




SOUTHERN AIR FLIGHT SERVICES


2011045


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




SOUTHSTAR AVIATION COMPANY, INC.


4AN9800037


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




SPIRIT OF MANILA AIRLINES CORPORATION


2009008


MNP


Republic of the Philippines




SUBIC INTERNATIONAL AIR CHARTER


4AN9900010


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




SUBIC SEAPLANE, INC.


4AN2000002


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




TOPFLITE AIRWAYS, INC.


4AN9900012


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




TRANSGLOBAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION


2009007


TCU


Republic of the Philippines




WORLD AVIATION, CORP.


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




WCC AVIATION COMPANY


2009015


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




YOKOTA AVIATION, INC.


Unknown


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ZENITH AIR, INC.


2009012


Unknown


Republic of the Philippines




ZEST AIRWAYS INCORPORATED


2009003


RIT


Republic of the Philippines







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



 


 



Sao Tome and Principe





AFRICA CONNECTION


10/AOC/2008


Unknown


Sao Tome and Principe




BRITISH GULF INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD


01/AOC/2007


BGI


Sao Tome and Principe




EXECUTIVE JET SERVICES


03/AOC/2006


EJZ


Sao Tome and Principe




GLOBAL AVIATION OPERATION


04/AOC/2006


Unknown


Sao Tome and Principe




GOLIAF AIR


05/AOC/2001


GLE


Sao Tome and Principe




ISLAND OIL EXPLORATION


01/AOC/2008


Unknown


Sao Tome and Principe




STP AIRWAYS


03/AOC/2006


STP


Sao Tome and Principe




TRANSAFRIK INTERNATIONAL LTD


02/AOC/2002


TFK


Sao Tome and Principe




TRANSCARG


01/AOC/2009


Unknown


Sao Tome and Principe




TRANSLIZ AVIATION (TMS)


02/AOC/2007


TMS


Sao Tome and Principe







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



 


 



Sierra Leone





AIR RUM, LTD


Unknown


RUM


Sierra Leone




DESTINY AIR SERVICES, LTD


Unknown


DTY


Sierra Leone




HEAVYLIFT CARGO


Unknown


Unknown


Sierra Leone




ORANGE AIR SIERRA LEONE LTD


Unknown


ORJ


Sierra Leone




PARAMOUNT AIRLINES, LTD


Unknown


PRR


Sierra Leone




SEVEN FOUR EIGHT AIR SERVICES LTD


Unknown


SVT


Sierra Leone




TEEBAH AIRWAYS


Unknown


Unknown


Sierra Leone







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



 


 



Republic of Sudan





ALFA AIRLINES


054


AAJ


Republic of the Sudan




ALMAJAL AVIATION SERVICE


015


MGG


Republic of the Sudan




ALMAJARA AVIATION


Unknown


MJA


Republic of the Sudan




ATTICO AIRLINES (TRANS ATTICO)


023


ETC


Republic of the Sudan




AZZA TRANSPORT COMPANY


012


AZZ


Republic of the Sudan




BADER AIRLINES


035


BDR


Republic of the Sudan




FOURTY EIGHT AVIATION


054


WHB


Republic of the Sudan




GREEN FLAG AVIATION


017


Unkown


Republic of the Sudan




MARSLAND COMPANY


040


MSL


Republic of the Sudan




NOVA AIRLINES


001


NOV


Republic of the Sudan




SUDAN AIRWAYS


Unknown


SUD


Republic of the Sudan




SUDANESE STATES AVIATION COMPANY


010


SNV


Republic of the Sudan




SUN AIR COMPANY


051


SNR


Republic of the Sudan




TARCO AIRLINES


056


Unknown


Republic of the Sudan







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



 


 



Swaziland





SWAZILAND AIRLINK


Unknown


SZL


Swaziland







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



 


 



Zambia





ZAMBEZI AIRLINES


Z/AOC/001/2009


ZMA


Zambia






(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.





ANNEX B

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












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


Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Number


ICAO airline designation number


State of the Operator


Aircraft type restricted


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


State of registry




AIR KORYO


GAC-AOC/KOR-01


KOR


DPRK


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


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


DPRK




AFRIJET (2)



002/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


ABS


Republic of Gabon


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


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


Republic of Gabon




AIR ASTANA (3)



AK-0388-09


KZR


Kazakhstan


All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type B-767, 4 aircraft of type B-757, 10 aircraft of type A319/320/321, 5 aircraft of type Fokker 50


All fleet with the exception of: P4-KCA, P4-KCB, P4-EAS, P4-FAS, P4-GAS, P4-MAS; P4-NAS, P4-OAS, P4-PAS, P4-SAS, P4-TAS, P4-UAS, P4-VAS, P4-WAS, P4-YAS, P4-XAS; P4-HAS, P4-IAS, P4-JAS, P4-KAS, P4-LAS


Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands)




AIRLIFT INTERNATIONAL (GH) LTD


AOC 017


ALE


Republic of Ghana


All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type DC8-63F


All fleet with the exception of: 9G-TOP and 9G-RAC


Republic of Ghana




AIR MADAGASCAR


5R-M01/2009


MDG


Madagascar


All fleet with the exception of: 2 aircraft of type Boeing B-737-300, 2 aircraft of type ATR 72-500, 1 aircraft of type ATR 42-500, 1 aircraft of type ATR 42-320 and 3 aircraft of type DHC 6-300


All fleet with the exception of: 5R-MFH, 5R-MFI, 5R-MJE, 5R-MJF, 5R-MJG, 5R-MVT, 5R-MGC, 5R-MGD, 5R-MGF


Republic of Madagascar




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




GABON AIRLINES (4)



001/MTAC/ANAC


GBK


Republic of Gabon


All fleet with the exception of: 1 aircraft of type Boeing B-767-200


All fleet with the exception of: TR-LHP


Republic of Gabon




IRAN AIR (5)



FS100


IRA


Islamic Republic of Iran


All fleet with the exception of: 14 aircraft of type A-300, 8 aircraft of type A-310, 1 aircraft B-737


All fleet with the exception of:






 


EP-IBA










 


EP-IBB










 


EP-IBC










 


EP-IBD










 


EP-IBG










 


EP-IBH










 


EP-IBI










 


EP-IBJ










 


EP-IBM










 


EP-IBN










 


EP-IBO










 


EP-IBS










 


EP-IBT










 


EP-IBV










 


EP-IBX










 


EP-IBZ










 


EP-ICE










 


EP-ICF










 


EP-IBK










 


EP-IBL










 


EP-IBP










 


EP-IBQ










 


EP-AGA






Islamic Republic of Iran




JORDAN AVIATION


C002


JAV


Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


All fleet with the exception of: 8 aircraft of type Boeing B-737, 2 aircraft of type Airbus A-310, 1 aircraft of type Airbus A-320


All fleet with the exception of:






 


JY-JAB










 


JY-JAD










 


JY-JAN










 


JY-JAO










 


JY-JAX










 


JY-JAY










 


JY-JAP










 


JY-JAQ










 


JY-JAV










 


JY-JAH










 


JY-JAC






Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan




NOUVELLE AIR AFFAIRES GABON (SN2AG)


003/MTAC/ANAC-G/DSA


NVS


Republic of Gabon


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


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


Republic of Gabon; Republic of South Africa




TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES


001


DTA


Republic of Angola


All fleet with the exception of: 5 aircraft of type Boeing B-777 and 4 aircraft of type Boeing B-737-700


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


Republic of Angola






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

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

(3)  Air Astana is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European Union.

(4)  Gabon Airlines is only allowed to use the specific aircraft mentioned for its current operations within the European Community.

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