#EQUA0700143AArrêté on Authorization of Air Services Between France and Non-EU Countries
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The arrêté of January 22, 2007 outlines the requirements and procedures for community air carriers established in France to obtain authorization to operate regular air services to countries outside the European Union. It defines the roles of the aviation civil minister in processing applications and assessing the operational and financial capacity of the carriers while providing different criteria for evaluating applications, particularly for those requesting to increase services on existing routes. Additionally, it establishes the timeframe for processing these applications and allows public participation through comments on proposed decisions.
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Key Changes
- Introduces a simplified application process for existing route extensions
- Sets a three-month deadline for processing new service authorization requests
- Replaces the previous arrêté from September 20, 2005 regarding authorization procedures
Obligations
What this law requires
Community air carriers established in France must submit a complete application file to the Minister of Civil Aviation including: operating license, air carrier certificate, insurance certificate, proof of French establishment, service project description (routes, frequencies, aircraft types, start date, code-sharing, tariffs, traffic forecasts, 3-year financial projections), and evidence of operational and financial capacity
All application documents must be written in French or accompanied by an official French translation
Community air carriers requesting to increase services on existing routes must submit a simplified application file, modifying only elements a, b, and d of Article 2 as applicable
Community air carriers established in France must declare their requests for traffic rights within 15 days from the publication of traffic rights availability in the French Official Journal
The Minister of Civil Aviation must process applications meeting Article 2 conditions within 3 months and may request additional information and conduct hearings during instruction