INTERIM PROVISIONS GOVERNING NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS IN CIVIL AIRTRANSPORT
INTERIM PROVISIONS GOVERNING NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS IN CIVIL AIRTRANSPORT
This English document is coming from the "LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA GOVERNING FOREIGN-RELATED MATTERS" (1991.7)
which is compiled by the Brueau of Legislative Affairs of the State
Council of the People's Republic of China, and is published by the China
Legal System Publishing House.
In case of discrepancy, the original version in Chinese shall prevail.
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INTERIM PROVISIONS GOVERNING NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS IN CIVIL AIR
TRANSPORT
(Adopted at the 31st Executive Meeting of the State Council on
January 3, 1989, promulgated by Decree No. 29 of the State Council of the
People's Republic of China on March 2, 1989 and effective as of the date
of promulgation)
Article 1
These Provisions are formulated for the purpose of safeguarding the rights
and interests of the State in aviation, ensuring safety in air transport
and promoting the development of civil air transport.
Article 2
These Provisions shall apply to the non-scheduled flights of Chinese and
foreign aircraft engaged in carrying passengers, baggage, cargoes and mail
within the territorial spheres of the People's Republic of China and
between the People's Republic of China and foreign countries.
Article 3
The term "non-scheduled flights" referred to in these Provisions denotes
civil air transport flight other than scheduled air services.
Article 4
The operation of non-scheduled flights shall be subject to the submission
on an application to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for
its approval. The application and approval procedures shall be formulated
by the CAAC.
Article 5
The operation of non-scheduled flights shall abide by the transport
regulations formulated by the CAAC and may not affect the normal
operations of scheduled flights.
Article 6
Air crew and aircraft engage in non-scheduled flights shall meet the
criteria or be up to the technical standards stipulated by the CAAC and
possess and bear a Crew Licence, the Aircraft Registration Certificate,
the Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate and other certificates and
documents as required to be on board in accordance with the relevant
provisions.
Article 7
The operation of non-scheduled flights for commercial transportation into
or out of the territorial spheres of the People's Republic of China by a
foreign civil air carrier shall be handled in accordance with the relevant
provisions in the air transport agreement entered into by the Government
of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the foreign
country to which the said carrier belongs.
Article 8
No foreign civil air carrier may operate non-scheduled flights for
commercial transportation between any two points within the territorial
spheres of the People's Republic of China.
Article 9
To remunerated non-scheduled flights for commercial transportation
operated by foreign civil air carrier, the Chinese authorities shall have
the right to levy compensation for the grant of air traffic right.
Article 10
Chinese civil air carriers shall have the priority to operate non-
scheduled flights originating in the People's Republic of China and
destined for foreign countries, for carrying passengers, baggage, cargoes
and mail.
Article 11
The tariffs and the terms and conditions as well as the measures for the
administration for non-scheduled flights in civil air transport shall be
formulated by the CAAC in conjunction with the State Administration of
Commodity Prices.
Article 12
Unless otherwise specially approved by the CAAC, a foreign aircraft
engaged in non-remunerated non-scheduled flights may only land at
designated point within the territorial spheres of the People's Republic
of China and may not carry out of the territorial spheres of the People's
Republic of China any people or cargoes other than those the aircraft has
originally carried on board, nor may it leave within the territorial
spheres of the People's Republic of China any people and cargoes it has
originally carried on board.
Article 13
Aircraft engaged in non-scheduled flights for international transport
shall complete such procedures as border inspection, Customs clearance,
quarantine and security examination and pay the fees in accordance with
the relevant provisions.
Article 14
Foreign aircraft engaged in non-scheduled flights and their crew members,
and the passengers, baggage, cargoes and mail that they carry on board,
whether entering or leaving, or remaining within the territorial spheres
of the People's Republic of China, shall abide by the relevant laws,
regulations and rules of the People's Republic of China and pay various
fees in accordance with relevant provisions.
Article 15
Operators of foreign aircraft engaged in non-scheduled flights must cover
liability insurance against damage that the aircraft may incur to the
third party on the ground while flying within the territorial spheres of
the People's Republic of China and they must also cover the statutory
liability insurance if they operate non-scheduled flights for carrying
passengers, baggage, cargoes and mail.
Article 16
The CAAC shall have the right to impose such penalties upon those units
and individuals that violate these Provisions, as warning, fine,
compulsory suspension of flights or revocation of relevant certificates.
If the violation constitutes a crime, the judicial organs shall
investigate the criminal liability of those responsible.
Article 17
The CAAC shall be responsible for the interpretation of these Provisions.
Article 18
These Provisions shall become effective as of the date of promulgation.
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