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OST-97-2265
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Exemption, Extension of Start-Up, US-Philippines)
OST-97-2265 | May 13, 1997
Polar Air Cargo has yet to receive the foreign government approvals that it needs in order to begin the scheduled service. For that reason, it requests an exemption from the provisions of that order so as to extend by an additional 45 days the period during which it must commence service.
Counsel: Ginsburg Feldman, Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (New – Notice of Action Taken)
OST-97-2265 | Posted May 30, 1997
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. On March 25, 1997, Polar applied for an exemption to extend its April 24, 1997, startup date to June 8, 1997. By Notice of Action Taken dated April 21, 1997, the Department granted the extension. Polar seeks extension of the June 8 startup date to July 23, 1997. Polar states that it has not received the necessary authorizations from the foreign government but believes that such authorizations will be obtained by July 23, 1997.
By: Paul Gretch
Order Confirming Notices of Action Taken
Order 97-6-16 | Issued June 12, 1997 | Served June 18, 1997
The captioned U.S. air carriers have applied for various forms of authority or relief from Title 49 of the U.S. Code or regulations or orders of the Department in order to perform the air transportation activities shown in the attached Notices of Action Taken. Except as noted, no answers were filed to these requests. Because of the imminence of these operations, we approved them by telephone, subject to adherence, by each applicant, to the conditions set forth in its certificate(s) of public convenience and necessity, and/or conditions attached.
By: Paul Gretch
U.S.-Philippines All-Cargo Service Proceeding / Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Exemption, Extension of Start-Up Period)
OST-96-1074 | OST-97-2265 | July 18, 1997
Polar Air unfortunately finds it necessary, for reasons beyond its control, to request a further 30 day extension of the period in which it is required to commence scheduled all-cargo services at Manila. Polar Air's application for appropriate authorizations in the Philippines has been pending before the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board for some time. It was finally to be voted on at yesterday's meeting of that body. Polar Air had received informal assurances from Philippines government officials that they considered the application to be complete and noncontroversial, and that Polar Air could anticipate routine approval." Polar Air's application was set as the 16th item on the agenda for the Board's meeting.
For reasons which are unclear, the Civil Aeronautics Board adjourned its meeting prior to reaching item 16, meaning action on Polar Air's application will be deferred until the next meeting, two weeks hence. Polar Air immediately requested assistance from the U.S. Embassy staff in Manila to see if consideration could be expedited, but as of yet, their efforts have not succeeded.
Answers are due by July 22, 1997 – Will Poll
Counsel: Ginsburg Feldman, Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Notice of Action Taken)
OST-97-2265 | Posted July 21, 1997
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. On March 25 and May 13, 1997, Polar applied for an exemption to extend its April 24, 1997, startup date to June 8 and July 23, 1997, respectively. By Notices of Action Taken dated April 21 and May 30, 1997, the Department granted the extensions (Order 97-6-16). Polar seeks extension of the July 23 startup date to August 23, 1997. Polar believes that grant of the necessary approvals by the Philippine authorities is imminent and the appropriate authority should be secured by August 23, 1997.
By: Paul Gretch / Counsel: Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Notice of Action Taken - Corrected Copy)
OST-97-2265 | Posted July 25, 1997
Corrects Notice of Action Taken dated July 21, 1997, to reflect filing date of July 18, 1997
By: Paul Gretch / Counsel: Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
U.S.-Philippines All-Cargo Service Proceeding / Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Exemption, Extension of Start-Up)
OST-96-1074 | OST-97-2265 | August 15, 1997
Polar Air unfortunately finds it necessary, for reasons beyond its control, to request a further 30-day extension of the period in which it is required to commence scheduled all-cargo services at Manila. Polar Air's application for appropriate authorizations in the Philippines has been pending before the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board for some time. Although Polar Air had received informal assurances from Philippines government officials that they considered the application to be complete, non-controversial, and that Polar Air could anticipate routine approval, Polar Air has yet to receive such approval.
According to reports in the Manila press,2 Philippine Airlines is objecting to Polar's entry into the Manila market allegedly in retaliation for the Federal Aviation Administration's designation of the Philippines as a Category 2 country. As the Department is aware, both DOT officials and officials from the Department of State are working through our Embassy in Manila to resolve this matter. Polar Air expects to receive the necessary Philippine authority shortly and anticipates commencing Manila service by September 22, 1997.
Answers are due by August 23, 1997 – Intends to Poll
Attachments A & B – PAL Blocks Entry of American Airline / PAL Asks Government to Block Entry of US Cargo Airline (Articles from Manila Press)
Counsel: Ginsburg Feldman, Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Order Confirming Notices of Action Taken
Order 97-8-17 | Issued August 18, 1997 | Served August 22, 1997
By: Paul Gretch
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Notice of Action Taken – New)
OST-97-2265 | Posted August 29, 1997
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. On March 25, May 13, and July 18, 1997, Polar applied for an exemption to extend its April 24, 1997, startup date to June 8, July 23, and August 23, 1997, respectively. By Notices of Action Taken dated April 21, May 30, and July 25, 1997, the Department granted the extensions. Polar seeks extension of the August 23 startup date to September 22, 1997. Polar believes that grant of the necessary approvals by the Philippine authorities is imminent and the appropriate authority should be secured by September 22, 1997.
Counsel: Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
U.S.-Philippines All-Cargo Service Proceeding / Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Extension of Start-Up)
OST-97-2265 | September 19, 1997
In Order 97-1-17, issued January 24, 1997, Polar Air Cargo, Inc. ("Polar Air") was granted exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippines market. That authority will remain in effect for two years, provided that Polar Air inaugurates service within 90 days from the issuance of Order 97-1-17. Polar Air had been granted an extension of the start-up date until September 22, 1997. Polar Air unfortunately finds it necessary, for reasons beyond its control, to request a further 120-day extension of the period in which it is required to commence scheduled all-cargo services at Manila. Polar Air's application for appropriate authorizations in the Philippines has been pending before the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board for some time. Although Polar Air had received repeated informal assurances from Philippines government officials that they considered the application to be complete, non-controversial, and that Polar Air could anticipate routine approval, Polar Air has yet to receive such approval.
According to reports, the delay in processing Polar Air's application is allegedly retaliation for the Federal Aviation Administration's designation of the Philippines as a Category 2 country.
Answers are due by September 22, 1997
Counsel: Ginsburg Feldman, Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Notice of Action Taken - New)
OST-97-2265 | Posted September 22, 1997
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. On March 2S, May 13, July 18, 1997, and August 15, 1997, Polar applied for an exemption to extend its April 24, 1997, startup date to June 8, July 23, August 23, and September 22, 1997, respectively. By Notices of Action Taken dated April 21, May 30, sub 2S, and August 29, 1997, the Department granted the extensions. Polar seeks extension of the September 22 startup date to January 20, 1998. Polar believes that grant of the necessary approvals by the Philippine authorities should be secured by January 20, 1998.
Counsel: Alfred Eichenlaub, 202-637-9034
Order Confirming Notices of Action Taken
Order 97-9-20 | Issued September 19, 1997 | Served September 25, 1997
By: Paul Gretch
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Extension of Start-Up for US-Philippines All-Cargo)
OST-97-2265 | January 8, 1998
Application
to Renew Exemption
On December 24, 1997, the Philippines Air Transport Office ("PATO"), which is reviewing Polar Air's application for Philippine operating rights, requested additional, highly technical information relating to Polar Air's "Operations Specifications." On January 5, 1998, Polar Air, through its attorneys in Manila, responded to PATO's December 24 communication with a detailed submission of the materials requested. Polar Air also requested expeditious action on issuance of its final permit so that it could start service on or before January 20, 1998.
Answers are due by January 15, 1998
Counsel: Polar and Ginsburg Feldman, Jeffrey Manley, 202-637-9057
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. - (New Notice of Action Taken)
OST-97-2265 | Filed January 8, 1998 | Action Taken January 15, 1998
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. Since then, on various dates the Department has extended the date on which Polar must commence service, pending receipt of the necessary operating licenses from the Philippines. (See Orders 97-ó-16, 97-9-20, and 97-11-19.) The last action extended the startup deadline through January 20, 1998. Polar seeks further extension of the January 20 startup date to March 6, 1998. Polar believes that grant of the necessary approvals by the Philippine authorities should be secured by March 6, 1998.
Applicant rep.: Jeffrey A. Manley, 202.637.9057
Order Confirming Notices of Action Taken
Order 98-1-23 | Issued January 26, 1998 | Served January 29, 1998
By: Charles Hunnicutt
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (Exemption Renewal, Extension of Start-Up US-Philippines)
OST-97-2265 | February 18, 1998
Application to Renew Exemption
Given the unusual political and commercial factors that continue to affect its application and start-up, Polar Air therefore requests that its exemption be extended for an additional 60 days. Polar Air is now targeting March 29, 1998, for the start of service to coincide with the start of the Summer Operating Season. This should also provide more than adequate time for the new personnel at PATO to review and approve Polar Air's application. However, given past experience and the lack of any encouraging estimates from the Philippines as to the completion of its review process, Polar Air is requesting a 60-day extension in order to avoid the need to submit repetitious exemption applications as the final decision date by PATO slips further into the future.
Answers are due by February 25, 1998
Counsel: Polar and Ginsburg Feldman, Jeffrey Manley, 202-637-9057
Polar Air Cargo, Inc. - (New Notice of Action Taken)
OST-97-2265 | Filed February 18, 1998 | Action Taken February 23, 1998
By Order 97-1-17 the Department granted Polar Air Cargo exemption authority to provide scheduled all-cargo service in the U.S.-Philippine market. That authority was subject to the condition that Polar Air inaugurate service within 90 days from the issue date of the order (January 24, 1997) or the authority would expire. Since then, on various dates the Department has extended the date on which Polar must commence service, pending receipt of the necessary operating licenses from the Philippines. (See Orders 97-6-16, 97-9-20, 97-11-19, and 98-1-23.) The last action extended the startup deadline through March 6, 1998. Polar seeks further extension of the March 6 startup date to May 5, 1998. Polar believes that grant of the necessary approvals by the Philippine authorities should be secured by May 5, 1998.
Applicant Rep: Jeffrey Manley, 202.637.9057
Order 98-3-1 | Issued March 2, 1998 | Served March 6, 1998
By: Paul Gretch
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