INTRODUCTION

This AIC replaces AIC 02/2001.

APPLICABILITY

The provisions of this AIC apply to aircraft operators and maintenance organizations based within UAE airports and/or Free Trade Zones sponsored by Departments of Civil Aviation.

AIR OPERATORS CERTIFICATE

Aircraft operations shall be in accordance with the UAE Air Operators Certificate. The Director General of the GCAA, may exempt operators of foreign aircraft, which are based in the UAE and used for commercial air transport operations, from compliance with the provisions of Civil Aviation Law. Such exemption, granted under Civil Aviation Law, shall authorize operators to operate foreign registered aircraft used for commercial air transport operations for a limited period, which will not exceed one year.

Foreign registered aircraft operated under this provision, which are not entered on the UAE aircraft registry on completion of the exemption period, shall be removed from the Air Operator’s Certificate and required to leave the UAE.

AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE APPROVAL

Maintenance organizations supporting aircraft types specified in UAE Air Operators Certificates shall be registered in the UAE and shall obtain the relevant UAE schedule of approval as Approved Maintenance Organization.

Unregistered aircraft and maintenance organizations found to be based in the UAE shall be subject to the provisions specified in UAE Civil Aviation Law.