TCO.300 Application for an authorisation

• Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 found in: Third Country Operators (No 452/2014) Part-TCO Part-ART (Apr 2023)

TCO.300 Application for an authorisation Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 (a) Prior to engaging in commercial air transportoperations under [Part-TCO](#_DxCrossRefBm947570887) the third country operator shall apply for and obtain an authorisation issued by the Agency. (b) An application for an authorisation shall be: (1) submitted at least 30 days before the intended starting date of operation; and (2) made in a form and manner established by the Agency. (c) Without prejudice to applicable bilateral agreements, the applicant shall provide the Agency with any information needed to assess whether the intended operation will be conducted in accordance with the applicable requirements of [TCO.200(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm947570894). Such information shall include: (1) the duly completed application; (2) the official name, business name, address, and mailing address of the applicant; (3) a copy of the applicant’s AOC and associated operations specifications, or equivalent document, that attests the capability of the holder to conduct the intended operations, issued by the State of the operator; (4) the applicant’s current certificate of incorporation or business registration or similar document issued by the Registrar of Companies in the country of the principal place of business; (5) the proposed start date, type and geographic areas of operation. (d) When necessary, the Agency may request any other additional relevant documentation, manuals, or specific approvals issued or approved by the State of the operator or State of registry. (e) For those aircraft not registered in the State of the operator the Agency may request: (1) details of the lease agreement for each aircraft so operated; and (2) if applicable, a copy of the agreement between the State of the operator and the State of registry pursuant to Article 83bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation that covers the aircraft.