DOCKET OST-96-1087

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:Haytian Aviation Lines, S.A. d/b/a Halisa Air Date Filed: August 13, 1997

Relief requested: Exemption from 49 U.S.C. 41301 to conduct scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and charters subject to Part 212 of the Department’s rules.

If renewal, date and citation of last action: September 30, 1996, confirmed by Order 96-10-17

Applicant representative: Marcelo Curi (305) 865-7819

Responsive Pleadings: None filed

DISPOSITION

Action: Approved Action date: September 9, 1997

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

Basis for approval (bilateral agreement/reciprocity): Reciprocity with Haiti

Except to the extent exempted/waived, this authority is subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated: Standard exemption conditions

Special conditions/Partial grant/Denial basis/Remarks: The authority granted above is limited to services provided under wet lease with a duly authorized and properly supervised U.S. or foreign air carrier.

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.)