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OST-2000-8592

Aerovitro, S.A. de C.V.

In 1996, AESA received its DGAC permits and commenced commercial flight operations. From its base in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, AESA provides air transportation to domestic and international passengers, consisting of members of the following institutions which form part of the governing body, owners, and stock holders of AESA:

AEROEMPRESARIAL, S.A. de C.V. 

GRUPO VITRO, S.A. de C.V.

Future operations, including its proposed U.S. service, are likely to be a continuation of this type of operation. AESA estimates that it will operate 250 to 300 round trip flights annually between Mexico and the United States with an average load of four passengers per flight; all of which will originate in Mexico.

Counsel:  Eugene Smith

Exemption to permit the applicant to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charter operations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment, for a period of one year.

By:  Paul Gretch

Exemption to permit the applicant to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charter operations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment, for a period of one year.

By:  Paul Gretch

Counsel:  Eugene Smith, 210.590.1630

OST-00-8592

Filed January 11, 2002 Issued January 29, 2002

Notice of Action Taken

U.S.- Mexico Charter Taxi

Exemption to permit the applicant to continue to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charter operations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment.

By:  Paul Gretch

Application of Aerovitro, S.A. de C.V. pursuant to 49 USC Section 40109, requesting an exemption to engage in foreign air transportation of persons and their belongings without the need for prior Department approval of each flight, or series of flights. Vitro is also requesting stopover privileges.

Counsel: Eugene Smith, 210 590-1630

By:  Paul Gretch

January 26, 2004

Application for Renewal of an Exemption

By: Eugene Smith, 210-590-1630

Filed: January 28, 2004 | Issued: February 18, 2004

Notice of Action Taken | Word

By: Paul Gretch

January 31, 2005

Application for Renewal of an Exemption

By: Eugene Smith

Filed February 1, 2005 | Issued March 11, 2005

Notice of Action Taken

Exemption from 49 USC section 41301 to permit the applicant to continue to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charters in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment.

By: Paul Gretch

February 27, 2006

Application for a Renewal of an Exemption - Bookmarked

VITRO, incorporated in Mexico in 1990, is a privately held corporation that is 100% owned and controlled by Mexican citizens.

VITRO is seeking transborder charter authority to engage in foreign air transportation of persons and their belongings without the need for prior Department approval of each flight, or series of flights. VITRO is also requesting stopover privileges.

VITRO estimates that it will operate 250 to 300 round trip flights annually between Mexico and the United States with an average load of four passengers per flight; all of which will originate in Mexico.

VITRO owns and operates four Jet Aircraft: an 12 passenger Canadair Challenger, Mod CL601 Jet aircraft with Mexican registration XA-IMY; a 9 passenger Canadair LTD. Challenger, Mod CL600, Jet aircraft with Mexican registration XA-AST; a 9 passenger Dassault Falcon Jet, Model Falcon 900B, Jet aircraft with Mexican registration XA-VTO; and a Bombardier Global Express, Model BD700-1A10, Jet aircraft with Mexican registration XA-NGS.

Counsel: Aerovitro, Eugene Smith, 210-590-1630

Filed February 28, 2006 | Issued March 16, 2006

Notice of Action Taken | Word

Renewal of exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to permit the applicant to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charters in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment.  The applicant also requests stopover privileges and relief from the Department's requirement to provide prior notice of each flight, or series of flights, between Mexico and the United States.

In the conduct of these operations, the carrier must adhere to all applicable provisions of the Agreement.  In the conduct of these operations, the carrier may only use aircraft capable of carrying no more than 60 passengers and having a maximum payload capacity of no more than 18,000 pounds (small equipment).  The above grant includes authority to operate Third and Fourth Freedom charters.

By: Paul Gretch

February 21, 2007

Application for a Renewal of an Exemption

Counsel: Eugene Smith, 210-590-1630

Filed February 22, 2007 | Issued April 13, 2007

Notice of Action Taken

Renewal of exemption from 49 USC 41301 to permit the applicant to conduct passenger charter operations between Mexico and the United States, and other passenger charters in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212, using small equipment. The applicant also requests renewal of its stopover privileges and continued relief from the requirement to provide advance notice of each flight, or series of flights, between Mexico and the United States.

We have decided, on our our initiative and in the interest of administrative efficiency, to grant the applicant’s exemption authority for a two-year term.

By: Paul Gretch

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