To whom it may concern,
Thank you for your interest in operating into the Cayman Islands. Please note that all air transport operations into the Cayman Islands are subject to regulation under the UK’s Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order, AN(OT)O 2013 and as amended and updated from time to time. In particular Article 135 which provides that all foreign registered aircraft operating into the territory for valuable consideration be licensed to do so by the UK Secretary of State. This authorization has been delegated (as of September 2004) to the Governor and thereby to the Director-General of Civil Aviation for the Cayman Islands.
As such, it is vital that all aircraft operating into the territory for this purpose meets the rigid and strict safety standards and economic licensing requirements to ensure the utmost in safety for the general public being transported on these flights.
I would also like to bring to your attention that Article 94 (5) of the UK’s Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order [AN(OT)] and which stipulates “(5) No person shall hold himself or any other person out as being a person who may offer flights on an aircraft registered in the Territory for the purpose of commercial air transport unless he or (as the case may be) that other person holds a valid air operator’s certificate granted under this article.”
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Article 135 of the UK’s Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order, [AN(OT)O], and now also provides that no operator or charterer of an aircraft to which this article applies (foreign registered aircraft) shall hold himself out as a person who may offer to take onboard or discharge any passenger or cargo in the Territory for valuable consideration unless:
- he does so in accordance with the permission granted under this article; and
- he does so in accordance with any conditions to which such permission may be subject.
As such no person or company may sell tickets for flights unless the aircraft/tour operator is holding an operating permit issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands granting them permission to operate such air transport operations.
Attached you will find an information package containing the application form, requirement list, ACAS/DG sample statement and schedule of fees necessary to obtain a non-scheduled operating permit. Once the application form is completed and all documentation is in order, these can be submitted via email (the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands does however, reserve the right to request certified copies of all original documents) with the prescribed funds to permits@caacayman.com. The CAACI requires all documents to be submitted in English, for original documents that are originally issued in any language other than English a notarized translation must accompany copies of the original documentation. Provision of all items on this checklist is a pre-requisite for consideration for the grant of an operating permit.
Please note where a statement of compliance is acceptable, that statement must be on company letter head, be signed and include any and all aircraft itemised by registration number for which the statement is intended to cover. Please see the below example for your reference.
It is also a prerequisite that all permits be paid for prior to release. Once the permit is issued an invoice will be supplied which can then be paid for with a Visa or MasterCard using the secure payment portal on the CAACI website using the below URL: https://www.caacayman.com/payments/
Once all documentation has been received we will verify the validity of all documentation and the permit should be emailed to you (with a copy sent to your ground handler and to the Cayman Islands Airport Authority – CIAA) within approximately 2 days. Applications that are incomplete or missing supporting documents will not be considered for processing, please reference the requirements checklist below when applying.
Please also be advised that if there is a requirement to operate outside of the CAACI’s operating hours Monday – Friday 8:30a.m.– 5:00p.m. or on a public holiday, you should email the required documentation to Elaine.whorms@caacayman.com copying permits@caacayman.com and a verbal approval will be given to the CIAA and your handler once all documents have been submitted. The physical permit will then be issued once the CAACI offices reopen.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) would like to bring to your attention the Cayman Islands Government’s (CIG) stance on the international sanctions.
As such we would like to draw your attention to the recently issued statements by following the below links:
From the CIG: https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/cayman-islands- government-statement-on-russia-sanctions
Financial Reporting Authority (FRA) website ( http://www.fra.gov.ky/contents/page/1 )
Cayman Islands Monitory Authority (CIMA) websites (https://www.cima.ky/un-and-eu- sanctions)
We look forward to being of service to you and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us either by phone 1-345-949-7811 ext 8238 (office), 1-345-926-0487 (Elaine Whorms’s cell), 1-345-925-5048 (Nikki McCoy’s cell) or email permits@caacayman.com
Economic Regulation & Administration Division
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
Air Carrier Licensing Officer
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
Via Email: elaine.whorms@caacayman.com / permits@caacayman.com
This letter is to confirm that (Company Name) will not transport Hazardous Materials/ Dangerous Goods or munition of war.
The aircraft to be operated is equipped with Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) II version 7.0 or 7.1 (please specify whether the aircraft is fitted with version 7.0 or 7.1).
Aircraft to which this statement pertains includes the following:
< Insert itemized list of aircraft registration numbers>
Regards,
Company representative
Title
Contact info
Please note this is only needed if operating the mentioned aircraft.
Aircraft Operator’s Company Letterhead
Date:
Air Carrier Licensing Officer
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
Via Email: elaine.whorms@caacayman.com / permits@caacayman.com
This is to verify that the Boeing 737-8, and 737-9 (MAX) aircraft(s) operated by [Operator/Airline] complies with the ‘Return To Service’ airworthiness directive (AD) issued by [State of aircraft type certification].
Aircraft to which this statement pertains includes the following:
(Itemized list of aircraft registration numbers to be listed here: )
Regards,
Company representative
Title
Contact info
APPLICATION FOR NON-SCHEDULED PASSENGER/CARGO FLIGHT/S
(To be completed by aircraft operator)
1. Name of Operator (if body corporate, specify IATA / ICAO operator designator code):
9. Period for which Permit is required:
- Handling Agent in the Cayman Islands:
- Annexures: Proof that the Carrier is Certified, Licensed and Insured for these types of Operations (Certificate of Registration, Insurance and Airworthiness) in accordance with Regulations of the State of Registry. Copy of Ops Specs, Air Carrier (Operator) Certificate (AOC/ACC), Noise Certificate and Dangerous Goods/Munitions of War/ACAS Compliance Statement
Date: Signature:
Company billing address (include phone, fax and e-mail):
Email & fax for return of approved permit or correspondence:
- Please note credit card payments can be made and additional guidance can be found on the CAACI website
- Payments https://www.caacayman.com/payments/
- Guidance https://www.caacayman.com/operating-permits/
Completed Form should be returned giving as much lead time as possible for processing:
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 10277/ 205 Owen Roberts Drive Grand Cayman, KY1 1003, Cayman Islands. Fax 345 949 0761; Ph. 345 949 7811
e-mail: Elaine.whorms@caacayman.com or permits@caacayman.com Attn: Elaine Whorms, Air Transport Licensing Officer
Requirements List for Scheduled Operators
AIRLINES WISHING TO OPERATE IN UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, SPECIFICALLY THE CAYMAN
ISLANDS, MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING.
All documents must be provided in English or a certified translation along with certified copies of originals
- DESIGNATION NOTE/LETTER issued by the Government designating the airline
(US charterers are not required to be designated for services to UK Overseas Territories)
- AIR OPERATING CERTIFICATE AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING AUTHORIZED AREAS OF ENROUTE, COMPANY STRUCTURE AND AUTHORIZED AIRCRAFT or other certificate of competency issued by the aeronautical authority of the State of Operator.
- CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS & REGISTRATION issued by the aeronautical authority of the state of registry for all aircraft to be used on services to UK Overseas Territories; Certificate of Liability Insurance for passengers and third-party risks for aircraft to be used.
- NOISE CERTIFICATE (All aircraft operating scheduled/charter passenger/cargo services must be Chapter 3 compliant)
- CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ISSUED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(US scheduled passenger services only).
- A STATEMENT THAT THERE ARE NO DANGEROUS GOODS, WEAPONS OR MUNITIONS OF WAR BEING CARRIED ON
THE FLIGHT(S). Carriers wishing to carry Dangerous Goods please refer to attached addendum which details requirements.
- A STATEMENT FROM ITS FLIGHT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT THAT THE AIRLINE IS AWARE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 105 (4) and (5) OF THE AIR NAVIGATION (OVERSEAS TERRITORIES) ORDER 2013 (aerodrome operating minima). Additionally, the airline should ensure that its Aerodrome Operating Minima has been filed with the CAACI.
- IF THE AIRCRAFT ARE WET OR DRY LEASED, THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED:
- CONTACT DETAILS (NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, FAX, TELEX) OF THE LESSOR AIRLINE
- COPY OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT
- CONFIRMATION FROM THE LESSOR AIRLINE WHICH OF THE AIRLINES’ OPERATIONS AND FLIGHT
MANUALS WILL BE USED (so that it is known for legal purposes which airline will be the “operator” of the aircraft)
- IF THE AIRCRAFT IS LEASED FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY APPROVAL IS NEEDED FROM THE AERONAUTICAL AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF REGISTRY OF THE LEASED AIRCRAFT.
- IF APPLICABLE, A STATEMENT ADVISING WHAT AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ACAS II OR TCAS) VERSION THE AIRCRAFT(S) ARE FITTED WITH, VERSION 7.0 or 7.1 (aeroplanes over 5,700kg or with more than 19 passenger seats)
- The airline/operator shall comply with Standard 2.1.10.1 and 1.2.5.2.3 of Annex 1 of the Chicago Convention when operating Air Transport Operations into the territory. Below is a summary of the key elements of this standard:
- A Contracting State, having issued pilot licenses, shall not permit the holders thereof to act as pilot of an
CAACI/CARA/SRL/FORMB06 – 30/06/2023
aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the license holders have attained their 60th birthday or, in the case of operations with more than one pilot, their 65th birthday; and
• When the holders of flight crew licenses are engaged in commercial air transport operations and have passed their 60th birthday, the medical validity period shall be, reduced to six (6) months.
- For Commercial Operations the minimum flight crew is two pilots; for aircraft powered by one or more Turbine Jets, or an aeroplane powered by one or more turbine propeller engines and with a maximum approved passenger seating configuration of more than 9, or a helicopter with a maximum approved passenger seating capacity of more than 9.
- Please be advised that all permits must be paid for in full prior to final permission given for any flights. This can be done thru https://www.caacayman.com/payments/
Summer 2024
Charter Flight Operations
Aerofreight
Circadian Aviation LLC dba Wheels Up
Accent Airways
Aerojet International, Inc dba REVA
Air Gato
Air Hamburg
Air Med Int’l
Aircharters Worldwide
Aircraft Services Group Aitheras Aviation Group, LLC ASI Charter, Inc.
Aurora Aviation dba Upper Jets
Aviation Starlink
Baker Airways
Bohlke Airways Int’l
Business Jet Managers
Carlisle Air Corporation
Century Aviation dba
Charter Airlines
Chartright
Clay Lacy Aviation Craft Charter LLC dba Craft
Craig Air Center dba My Jet
Dolphin Atlantic, Inc
Dorato Jets LLC dba Airvac International Enterprise, Medical Logistics Management
Dumont
Elite Air
Elite Jet Charter
Eurus Aviation S.A.P.I de C.V. Exclusive Jets, Inc dba Fly Exclusive Executive Aviation Corp.
Executive Jet Management
Fairwinds
Flexjet
Flight Options Flightworks FUGA Inc.
G. C. Aviation dba Volato
Global Jet Care
Global X
Gulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc dba Gulf & Caribbean Air/IFL Group Haute Aviation AG
Helidosa
Hera Flight, LLC
Hop-A-Jet
IBC Airways
Jet Access Aviation Jet Connections
Jet Linx Aviation
Jet Select Journey Aviation
Kalitta Charters II
Latitude Air Ambulance
Lux Air LLC Lyon Aviation,
M & N Aviation
Maine Aviation Management dba Atlantic Air Charter
Med Jets, S.A. de C.V. Mountain Aviation Mountain Air Cargo
My Corporate Jet, Inc.
NetJets Aviation, Inc.
Nicholas Services LLC dba Nicholas Air
Northern Jet Management
NXT JET INC DBA WING AVIATION GROUP LLC
Omni Air Charter
Plane Travel
Planet Nine Private Air LLC
PlusOne Air
Prime Jet
Red Wing Aeroplane Company dba Red Wing Aviation
Royal Air Charter
RR Investments dba Million Air Dallas
SC Aviation
Sky High Aviation
Sky One Holdings LLC dba Privaira
SkyJets dba Trinity
Skyservice Business Aviation
Starflite Management Group, Inc. dba Starflite Aviation
Sterling Aviation SXM Airways
Talon Air
The HeliTeam dba Speedbird
Thrive Aviation
Trans Island Airways
True Aviation
VistaJet
Western Air Charter dba Jet Edge
Wheels Up Private Jets LLC
Wing Aviation Charter Service
Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc, dba Jet ICU
Worldwide Jets
XO Jet
Zulu Air Charter
Scheduled Flight Operations
Air Canada
Air Canada Rouge
American Airlines/US Airways
Delta Airlines
IBC Airways (Cargo from Miami only) JetBlue Airways Corp. Southwest Airlines
Sun Country
United Airlines WestJet
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