The Mexican Momentum Tuesday, March 22 nd 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Presented by: Manuel RomeroVargas International Operators Conference San Diego, CA March 21 24, 2016
Overview Reliability and Safety Airport Updates & In-Flight Catering Cabotage Overflights Permits and Authorizations NOTAM A0313/08 Recommendations, Tips, Q&A 2
Relying on a Formal Handling Agent Be aware of the following: Contracts with all Airport Groups, or either managed by certain Government States, and Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares. Bonds. Third Party Liability Insurance, listing the FBO s who you deal with. It is better to be serviced by a Safety Certified Company. 3
Taking Safety for granted? Can happen to anyone! 4
Ask The Experts. According to the Mexican Airport Law and Rulings, is it True or False that FBO s and Handling Agents must hold and maintain a Safety Certification and have in place a SMS? 1. True? 2. False? 5
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Airports in Mexico Toluca (MMTO) Maintenance of taxiways (Alpha), platforms, and runway lights will be performed in the following months. Your ISP or Agent will provide you with corresponding NOTAMS. Projects for building a new Customs and Immigration facility. Declare all to Customs including your Fly Away Kit. 8
Airports in Mexico Toluca (MMTO) Fuel delays during weekends and holidays. Meticulous random inspections upon arrival and or departure by Federal Police. This is applicable anywhere in Mexico. 9
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Airports in Mexico San Jose del Cabo (MMSD) Ramp space for this year will allow to serve 100 additional aircraft. Hangar complete by 2017. If Arrival/Departure is after 2100 Local, a mandatory fuel purchase, minimum of 400 USG, will be enforced. If less than 400 USG is needed, operator will pay a 12% charge of remaining volume. If no fuel needed, a 12% charge of 400 USG will apply. New payment methods available, such as contract fuel release by Jetex, World Fuel or UVair; International cards like AVCARD, American Express, Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Sources: www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx 11
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Airports in Mexico Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) The Friendly Airport 32,292 sq ft Hangar for two long range aircraft or BBJ. 135 parking positions on a 592,015 sq ft ramp. Expansion of Pilot Lounge in progress (fully equipped). Jet A-1 and AvGas available. Major credit cards and fuel re-sellers welcome same as MMSD. Onsite Customs and Immigration. Overtime available. In-Flight Catering. 24/7 surveillance by the Mexican Army plus private guards. Sources: www.acsl.com.mx 14
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Airports in Mexico Puerto Vallarta (MMPR) Aerotron FBO and GA Terminal Onsite Customs and Immigration. In-Flight Catering available at the FBO. Congested Platform and delays end of December. Fuel only thru Aerotron. Air Charter available thru Aerotron. Punta Mita very popular destination 30 miles from the airport. Sources: http://www.aerotron.com.mx/es/puerto-vallarta 16
In-Flight Catering Scale from 3 (GT) to MMTO (5) MMAN (3) MMMX (5) MMPB (RR) MMSD (5) MMLO (3) MMSL (5) MMMY (3) MMPR (5) MMUN (from 3 to 4) MMSP (5) MMGL (5) MMQT (3) 17
Airports in Mexico San Luis Potosi (MMSP) In Flight Catering available through Grupo Danieli. ventas3@grupodanieli.com +52 444 825 6371 +52 1 444 829 6432 BTW, if you eat pork meat don t miss Zacahuil (tamal). 18
Cabotage Any commercial air operation, scheduled or non scheduled, between two or more points within Mexican Territory to carry passengers, cargo, and or mail, by an operator with a registration different from Mexico is prohibited. 14 CFR Part 135 (Charter) Operating a flight that drops passengers from the US to MMSD, then repositions to MMTO to pick up passengers and take them to the US is considered Cabotage and is prohibited. Sources: Article 2 section V of the Civil Aviation Law. 19
Mexican Airspace 20
User ID and Outstanding Fees To obtain user ID: jortizg@sct.gob.mx (Julio Cesar Ortiz) verificacion_operacion@sct.gob.mx Please attach complete list of your aircraft fleet together with Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness, and a request for outstanding fees and User ID on company letterhead. Mexican ATC Agency will reply to request within 5 to 10 business days, sending you navigation balance and/or outstanding fees. 21
Navigation Balance Navigation balance that SENEAM will send you. USER ID TAIL # OPERATION DATE TIME ROUTE A/C WINGSPAN DISTANCE FEE TOTAL 1599 N566L 08-ene-15 20:31 KTRM/MROC FA50 18.8 3006 1.81 5,440.86 1599 N566L 15-ene-15 17:43 MROC/KPSP FA50 18.8 3006 1.81 5,440.86 1599 N566L 22-ene-15 22:36 KPSP/MROC FA50 18.8 3006 1.81 5,440.86 1599 N566L 29-ene-15 16:58 MROC/KPSP FA50 18.8 3006 1.81 5,440.86 Mexican account is needed to do so. 22
How To Obtain These Fees: First you need to classify your aircraft according the wingspan. Aircraft by Wingspan Light Medium Large Type A Type B 16.70 m & Heli 16.70 to 25 m +25 to 38 m +38 m Then multiply the rate per kilometer flown. Note: These rates change annually. Fee per Kilometer flown (2016) Wingspan Rate in Mexican Pesos Large 8.00 Medium 5.35 Light B 1.85 Light A 0.24 23
Ask The Experts. What happens if you don t pay these fees to SENEAM? 24
Answer: Denied entry into Mexican airspace and will be forced to diverted or grounded until you pay. 25
Example of the User Blocked List 26
How to Determine the Kilometers Flown SENEAM has already determined a list of pre-calculated distances based on the most used routes. This information has been published in four issues of the Official Gazette of the Federation: February 15, 2002: http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle_popup.php?codigo=708887 February 27, 2004: http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=708887&fecha=27/02/2004 October 28, 2010: http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5165288&fecha=28/10/2010 April 15, 2015: http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5165288&fecha=15/04/2015 If the route is not listed, then you have to calculate SENEAM manually. 27
Entry Point Actual Route Flown If route such as the following is flown: [ ] NUKAN UG765 CZM UB881 ANKO [ ] Distance Calculated Only the entry and exit points are needed to calculate. Exit Point 28
Authorizations & Permits Private, Commercial Non-Scheduled and Demo Flights 1.- To perform a Private Flight, for one entrance (single authorization) or multiple entrance authorization. 2.- Comply with the General Ruling for the Allowance and Entrance of Foreign Aircraft for Air Private Transport Use released June 3rd of 2014. 29
Authorizations & Permits Private, Commercial Non-Scheduled and Demo Flights (continued) a) Carry on original (only one entrance or multiple entrance authorization) and the receipt of the payment. b) Aircraft are not allowed to execute any flight with cargo, mail/courier, or with passengers (cabotage) for commercial purposes within country. c) Maintain duly valid passports and, if necessary, the visa. 30
Authorizations & Permits Private, Commercial Non-Scheduled and Demo Flights (continued) 1.- Commercial Flight, Mexican Civil Aviation Authority is able to issue an authorization for one time entrance (charter one single authorization) and blanket permits for multiple flights (charter, cargo and air ambulance). 31
Ask The Experts. How many single event 135 or 121 authorizations can be requested before the Mexican Civil Aviation Authority require application for an indefinite permit? 1. 1 2. 6 3. Or as many as needed 32
Answer: As many as needed but application for an Indefinite Blanket Permit may also be worthwhile. 33
Authorizations & Permits Private, Commercial Non-Scheduled and Demo Flights (continued) Demo Flights are Private Air Ops and are open to Foreign Operators (OEMs) to perform within Mexican territory. In addition to the ordinary requirements, operators must inform DGAC the entry and exit airports, the estimated period of time the aircraft will be in Mexico, and the temporary base of operations. 34
NOTAM A0313/08 Cozumel (MMCZ) Clearance takes between 60 to 90 mins depending on traffic, it is a busy airport with acceptable facilities. Tapachula (MMTP) Clearance might take over 60 minutes, but there are less traffic issues. Airport facilities are standard and traffic is normally medium. 35
Gracias! Manuel RomeroVargas manuelrv@mannyaviation.com M +5215554349184 @MannyAviation International Operators Conference San Diego, CA March 21 24, 2016