This serves as interim notice to the public of the action described below, taken orally by the Department official indicated; the confirming order or other decision document will be issued as soon as possible.

Applicant: Air España, S.A. trading as Air Europa

Date Filed: April 21, 1997

Relief requested: Exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Madrid, Spain, and Miami, Florida.

If renewal, date and citation of last action: December 6, 1996, Order 96-12-37

Applicant representative: Aaron A Goerlich (202) 822-9070

Action: Approved

Action date: May 9, 1997

Effective dates of authority granted: May 9, 1997-May 9, 1998

Basis for approval (bilateral agreement/reciprocity): U.S.-Spain Air Transport Services Agreement.

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated: Air Espana's foreign air carrier permit (Order 95-9-7)

Special conditions/Partial grant/Denial basis/Remarks:

Action taken by:

Paul L. Gretch, Director Office of International Aviation under assigned authority (14 CFR 385)

(Petitions for review may be filed from now until 10 days after the service date of the confirming order/letter. Filing of a petition shall not stay the effectiveness of this action.)