4.2.3 Cost basis for air navigation services and exemptions/reductions
4.2.3.1 Rules
4.2.3.1.1 An en-route charge will be payable by the owner or operator of the aircraft concerned in respect of each flight carried out whether in whole or in part within the Emirates FIR, in accordance with authorised procedures.
4.2.3.1.2 A flight is defined as the complete process of take-off and subsequent landing and journey en-route in UAE airspace.
4.2.3.1.3 The assessment for the en-route charge is based on a sliding scale relating to the maximum permitted take-off weight of the aircraft, with the exception of certain internal commercial flights and shuttle flights between airports within the EMIRATES FIR, where a nominal flat rate is charged irrespective of the size of aircraft.
4.2.3.2 Scale of charges for air navigation services
4.2.3.2.1 Aircraft transiting the Emirates FIR without landing will be charged for each flight in accordance with the following table:
| Charges for transit without landing |
|---|
| | Maximum take - off weight | USD |
| a) | More than 290.000 KG | 235.00 |
| b) | 190.001 to 290.000 KG | 200.00 |
| c) | 120.001 KG to 190.000 KG | 165.00 |
| d) | 120.000 KG and below | 130.00 |
4.2.3.2.2 An aircraft entering the Emirates FIR and landing at an airport within the FIR will be charged for each flight in accordance with the following table. A similar charge will be made on leaving the FIR. Any additional sectors within the FIR will be charged a flat rate of USD 10.00 per flight irrespective of the size of aircraft.
| Charges for transit with landing or take - off |
|---|
| | Maximum take - off weight | USD |
| a) | More than 290.000 KG | 105.00 |
| b) | 190.001 to 290.000 KG | 90.00 |
| c) | 120.001 to 190.000 KG | 75.00 |
| d) | 120.000 KG and below | 60.00 |
4.2.3.2.3 Example
An aircraft of weight category a) enters the FIR and lands at Dubai.
Charge: USD 105.00
The same aircraft leaves Dubai and lands at Abu Dhabi.
Charge: USD 10.00
The same aircraft leaves Abu Dhabi and lands at Dubai.
Charge: USD 10.00
The same aircraft departs Dubai and leaves the FIR.
Charge USD 105.00
Total NAV service charges: USD 230.00
4.2.3.2.4 Internal domestic flights by helicopters or fixed wing aircraft on internal domestic commercial flights within the Emirates FIR will be charged a flat rate of USD 10.00 for a complete round trip flight irrespective of size of aircraft. A round trip flight is defined as an outbound and return sector from the aircraft's home base airfield. No charge is made for flights that involve sector landings between oil rigs or islands after departure from home base.
4.2.3.3 Exemptions and reductions
En-route navigation service charges will not be levied in respect of flight carried out by:
aircraft of His Highness, The President of the UAE and Their Highnesses, The Rulers of the UAE Emirates,
diplomatic aircraft provided that they are not carrying fare paying passengers, and on a reciprocal basis.
GCC military aircraft on condition of reciprocal basis,
military aircraft of the following countries provided these countries continue to exempt UAE military aircraft on a reciprocal basis,
Kingdom of Morocco,
Republic of Sudan,
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
Kingdom of Spain,
aircraft providing search and rescue services free of charge,
aircraft on training flights and flying club aircraft being operated within the normal scope of flying club activities,
private aircraft MTOW less than 4000 KG operated for pleasure purposes,
aircraft exempted according to international agreements or special agreements,
aircraft that depart and are later forced to make an emergency landing due to technical malfunctions,
overflying aircraft that land for unforeseen technical reasons or due to military intervention,
aircraft of the Red Cross or Red Crescent,
aircraft that are exempted by the order of the UAE Ministry of Defense. The operator should provide authorization document evidence up on request.
aircraft owned or hired by any Government Ministries or Government Departments in the UAE provided they are not used for profit making projects,
aircraft arriving for the purpose of carrying out necessary checks of air navigation equipment at all UAE airports.
4.2.4 Methods of payment
4.2.4.1 Invoices are prepared monthly and mailed to operator.
4.2.4.2 The invoice amount is in US Dollars and shall be paid in favour of General Civil Aviation Authority.
4.2.4.3 Invoices shall be settled within thirty (30) days from the invoice date.
4.2.4.4 Invoices are payable by any of the following methods:
Bank telegraphic transfer (Preferred method) to the below GCAA bank account:
| Post: | General Civil Aviation Authority
Emirates NBD Bank
Account # AE610260001021023205201 (IBAN)
SWIFT Code: EBILAEAD
P.O.Box 110811
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates |
- Online payment through GCAA website ( www.gcaa.gov.ae ). Click "EN Route ANS Online Payment" (Registration required).
To create a new account, please use the customer code or customer number printed on the invoice or statement of account as a user name.
For assistance, please contact GCAA Finance Department via addresses indicated in GEN 4.2.2.1. - Cash payments can be directly deposited to the GCAA bank account indicated in GEN 4.2.4.4 with invoice number (through the teller not through the ATM deposit machine).
4.2.4.5 Payment from outside UAE: - ensure payments are processed without bank/correspondent bank charges into our account.
4.2.4.6 Bank Draft and Checks in US Dollar are no longer accepted.
4.2.4.7 All Bank charges should be borne by the remitter. Bank Payments must be as invoiced, exclusive of bank/correspondent bank charges. Other payment terms and conditions are specified on the invoice.
4.2.4.8 To ensure proper billing, owners, operators, aircraft management companies are requested to submit updated fleet list for additions and/or removals with new operator/owner contacts. Information must include the MTOW of the aircraft.
4.2.4.9 The transfer instructions shall make reference to the invoice number.
4.2.5 Enforceable recovery procedures for non - payment of route air navigation service charges
4.2.5.1 SUSPENSION OF SERVICES
4.2.5.1.1 General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) payment terms (printed on the invoice) of En-route Air Navigation Services Charges ("Charges") require customers to settle thirty days from the invoice date.
4.2.5.1.2 The charges levied are nonprofit to General Civil Aviation Authority. Therefore, customers that do not comply with the specified deadline, a follow up process is applied. The suspension process is not applicable to claim(s) that is/are raised against the charges and submitted within specified period of 60 days from the invoice date.
4.2.5.1.3 The follow up/notification schedules/stages will be as follows in case of non- payment of invoices /statement of account:
- First Dunning Letter
- Second Dunning Letter
- Legal Notice
- Notice before Suspension
- Final Notice of Suspension
- Notification to the civil aviation authority of the State of Operator
- Detention of Aircraft (refer to GEN 4.2.5.2)
4.2.5.1.4 Bank charges, correspondent bank charges and intermediary bank charges are not accepted by General Civil Aviation Authority, for incoming funds from customers.
4.2.5.1.5 Non-Scheduled, Charter and Private flights operating in EMIRATES FIR (Landing/Departing/Overflying) shall insert the operator’s contact details (Contact number and Email address) in item 18 of ATS messages following ORGN/.
4.2.5.1.6 Suspended or unidentifiable operators’ flight plan may be rejected by ATC and entry in to UAE Airspace will be refused.
4.2.5.1.7 Suspension will be lifted within two weeks (working days), once the payment is verified from the General Civil Aviation Authority designated bank account.
4.2.5.1.8 To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to regularly update the General Civil Aviation Authority Finance Section of the following:
- Non receipt of invoice for the services obtained.
- The customer contact details (contact person(s) and email address/addresses).
- Changes of aircraft (fleet list) operator/ownership as well as the ICAO three-letter airline designator.
For any query, contact GCAA Finance Department via addresses indicated in GEN 4.2.2.1
4.2.5.2 DETENTION OF AIRCRAFT
4.2.5.2.1 Where the person (juridical or natural) is in default of payment to GCAA of En- route Air Navigation Services Charges (“Charges”) in respect of the services received, any time after 60 days from the due date for payment, the GCAA may apply to the court of competent jurisdiction to detain any such aircraft of the defaulting person.
4.2.5.2.2 An application for a court order in
GEN 4.2.5.2.1 may be made ex parte where the GCAA has reason to believe that the person liable to pay the charge is about to leave the UAE territory or take from the UAE any aircraft owned or operated by the person.
4.2.5.2.3 Where the person continues to be in default of payment for 60 days from the date when the detention begins, the GCAA may, subject to the leave of the court, sell the aircraft to recover the outstanding Charges.
4.2.5.2.4 The defaulting person shall be liable for all costs related to detention and sale of aircraft.
4.2.5.2.5 Neither GCAA nor its personnel/representatives shall be liable for the direct or indirect loss and/or expense of profit suffered by the defaulting operator/owner, damage to the aircraft, its parts or accessories or any property contained in the aircraft, occurring while the aircraft is under detention.
4.2.5.2.6 In addition to the remedy in
GEN 4.2.5.2.1, the GCAA may avail any other remedy available for recovery of unpaid or overdue Charges.