OST-1996-1454 - Antonov - Ukraine-US All-Cargo Charters

Renewal of Antonov's exemption authority is in the public interest. By renewing Antonov's authority, the Department will allow Antonov to continue to provide all-cargo charter service options for shippers seeking to transport cargo to and from the United States, utilizing the unique capabilities of Antonov's AN 124- 100 aircraft.

Service List

Answers are due by October 14, 1997

Counsel: Robert Cohn, Shaw Pittman, 202-663-8312

Antonov Design Bureau (Notice of Action Taken)

OST-96-1454 | Posted December 11, 1997

Notice of Action

Exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to conduct charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between Ukraine and the United States; and to perform other all-cargo charters. in accordance with Part 212 of the Department's rules, for a period of two years.

We note that Antonov Design Bureau sought authority for a two year period. However, as is our usual practice in conferring exemption authority in the circumstances presented, we are limiting the term of the authority to one year.

Applicants representative: Robert Cohn, 202-663-8312

OST-96-1454	December 2, 1998	Application for Renewal of an Exemption	Ukraine-US Charters
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Counsel: Shaw Pittman, Robert Cohn, 202-663-8312

Filed December 2, 1998
Issued July 20, 2000

Ukraine- U.S. Charters

By: Paul Gretch

OST-96-1454	July 19, 2001	Application for Renewal of an Exemption	U.S.- Ukraine Charters
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Renewal of Antonov's exemption authority is in the public interest because such authority will continue to benefit shippers that need to transport outsized cargo to and from the United States. Since 1991, Antonov has operated ad hoc charter flights to and from the United States using the AN 124-100, a fourengine freighter aircraft that has a normal maximum payload of 264,555 lbs. (which, subject to specific exemptions, may be increased up to 330,000 lbs.). The AN 124-100 is capable of transporting cargo that cannot be accommodated by any other commercially available aircraft, including the Boeing 747F, the Shorts Belfast, or the Lockheed Martin L-100 Hercules. The belly of the parked AN-124-100 can be lowered to the ground to load and unload cargo through the aircraft's nose or tail using either a ramp system or the aircraft's unique selfcontained crane system. These features make the aircraft particularly well-suited to carry outsized or extremely heavy cargo and to transport critical general cargo loads to and from remote or otherwise inadequately equipped airfields.

Counsel: Shaw Pittman, Sheryl Israel, 202.663.8312

Filed July 19, 2001
Issued August 7, 2001

U.S.- Ukraine Charters

By: Paul Gretch

August 1, 2002

U.S.- Ukraine Charters

Hereby applies for renewal of an exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to permit Antonov to continue to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between Ukraine and the United States, and to perform other all-cargo charters in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 212. Antonov's current exemption authority, granted by Notice of Action Taken dated August 7, 2001, expires on August 7, 2002. Antonov requests that this authority be renewed for at least one additional year, or until 90 days after final Department action on Antonov's application for a foreign air carrier permit filed in Docket OST-95-647 (formerly Docket 48746), which has been pending since April 8, 1993, whichever occurs earlier.

Counsel: Shaw Pittman, Sheryl Israel, 202.663.8312

Filed August 1, 2002
Issued August 26, 2002

U.S.- Ukraine Charters

Renew exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between Ukraine and the United States; and to perform other all-cargo charters in accordance with Part 212 of our rules.

By: Paul Gretch

Filed August 1, 2002
Issued August 26, 2002

Application for Renewal of Exemption

U.S.- Ukraine Charters

By: Paul Gretch

August 1, 2003

OST-96-1454 - US-Ukraine Charters

Application of Antonov Design Bureau, pursuant 49 USC Section(c) and Subpart C, requesting renewal of an exemption from 49 USC Section 41301, to permit Antonov to continue to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between Ukraine and the United States, and to perform other all-cargo charters in accordance with 14 CFR Part 212.

Counsel: Shaw Pittman, Robert Cohn, 202-663-8060

OST-96-1454 - Ukraine-US All-Cargo Charters

Filed August 1, 2003 | Issued October 3, 2003

Notice of Action Taken | Word

By: Paul Gretch

OST-96-1454 - Exemption - Russia-US All-Cargo Charter

September 9, 2004

Renewal of Antonov's exemption authority is in the public interest because such authority will continue to benefit shippers that need to transport outsized cargo to and from the United States. Since 1991, Antonov has operated ad hoc charter flights to and from the United States using the AN 124‑100, a four engine freighter aircraft that has a normal maximum payload of 264,555 lbs. (which, subject to specific exemptions, may be increased up to 330,000 lbs.). The AN 124‑l00 is capable of transporting cargo that cannot be accommodated by any other commercially available aircraft, including the Boeing 747F and the Lockheed Martin L‑100 Hercules. The belly of the parked AN‑124‑100 can be lowered to the ground to load and unload cargo through the aircraft's nose or tail using either a ramp system or the aircraft's unique self‑contained crane system. These features make the aircraft particularly well‑suited to carry outsized or extremely heavy cargo and to transport critical general cargo loads to and from remote or otherwise inadequately equipped airfields.

Antonov takes full advantage of the capabilities of the AN 124-100 (and, more recently, the AN-225 "Mriya", a six-engine super heavy lifter derivative of the AN124 with a cargo capacity of 250 metric tons) by carrying, on an expedited basis, unique and specialized shipments on behalf of various charter customers. For example, Antonov is frequently called upon to transport such large or heavy items as oil refining equipment, power plant turbine units, power generators, satellite equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, and other outsized pieces that cannot be transported in conventional aircraft. This worldwide all-cargo service benefits shippers in the United States, Ukraine, and third countries, and meets the needs of a highly specialized cargo market. Renewal of Antonov's exemption authority will allow Antonov to continue to meet these needs to the benefit of the shipping public.

Antonov's citizenship and qualifications remain substantially as described in its application for a foreign air carrier permit dated April 8, 1993 in Docket OST-95-647

Counsel: Shaw Pittman, Robert Cohn, 202-663-8312

OST-96-1454 - Ukraine-US

Filed September 9, 2004 | Issued October 8, 2004

Notice of Action Taken | Word

By: Paul Gretch

OST-1996-1454 - Exemption - Ukraine-US All-Cargo Charter

September 22, 2005

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 40109(c) and Subpart C of the Department's Rules of Practice in Proceedings, Antonov Design Bureau, trading as Antonov Airlines ("Antonov") hereby applies for renewal of an exemption from 49 U.S.C. § 41301 to permit Antonov to continue to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property and mail between Ukraine and the United States, and to perform other all-cargo charters in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 212. Antonov's current exemption authority, granted by Notice of Action Taken dated October 8, 2004, as amended by Order 2005-4-22, expires on October 8, 2005. Antonov requests that this authority be renewed for at least one additional year, or until 90 days after final Department action on Antonov's application for a foreign air carrier permit filed in Docket OST-1995-647, which has been pending since April 8, 1993, whichever occurs earlier.

Antonov takes full advantage of the capabilities of the AN124-100 (and, more recently, the AN-225 "Mriya", a six-engine super heavy lifter derivative of the AN 124 with a cargo capacity of 250 metric tons) by carrying, on an expedited basis, unique and specialized shipments on behalf of various charter customers. For example, Antonov is frequently called upon to transport such large or heavy items as oil refining equipment, power plant turbine units, power generators, satellite equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, and other outsized pieces that cannot be transported in conventional aircraft. This worldwide all-cargo service benefits shippers in the United States, Ukraine, and third countries, and meets the needs of a highly specialized cargo market. Renewal of Antonovs exemption authority will allow Antonov to continue to meet these needs to the benefit of the shipping public.

Counsel: Hogan & Hartson, Robert Cohn, 202-637-4999/8898

OST-1996-1454 - Exemption - Russia-US All-Cargo Charter

Filed September 22, 2005 | Issued October 12, 2005

Notice of Action Taken | Word

By: Paul Gretch

OST-1996-1454 - Exemption - Ukraine-US All-Cargo Charter

Filed September 22, 2005 | Issued October 12, 2005

Notice of Action Taken | Word - Corrected Copy

Aviation relations between the United States and Ukraine are governed by the Air Transport Agreement between the United States and Ukraine. However, the Annexes to the Agreement, which serve as the basis for the authority sought by Antonov Design Bureau, expired on December 31, 2001. While the Annexes have yet to be formally extended, both parties have been continuing to observe their provisions on a comity and reciprocity basis. Therefore, we believe that sufficient reciprocity exists with Ukraine to warrant grant of the requested authority.

By: Paul Gretch

OST-1996-1454 - Exemption - Russia-US All-Cargo Charter

October 6, 2006