Hello,
I was wondering if AirlineSim was aware of the air rights provided by the Compact of Free Association which is 3 separate treaties between the United States, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. I will provide the texts from each of these agreements below. Could the these American, Marshallese, Micronesian and Palauan air rights be implemented for realism and fun. I dont see why all the fun should be left to Europe and AUNZ.
the Republic of the Marshall Islands:
(a) A distinct classification of foreign air carrier, as the term “foreign aircarrier” is defined in 49 U .S.C. 40102, to be known as “Freely Associated State Air Carriers.” This classification shall apply exclusively to a carrier which:
(1) is organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
or the United States; and
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(b) Authority for the U.S. Department of Transportation to authorize Freely Associated State Air Carriers to carry local traffic between Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Honolulu, and within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
…
(4) Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands shall authorize, without restrictions or impairment, United States air carriers to operate air services to, through, and beyond the Republic of the Marshall Islands; between Majuro and Kwajalein within the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and to establish prices applicable to such air services. The Government of the United States shall promptly notify the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands of the filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation of any application by a United States air carrier for authority under the laws of the United States to operate air services pursuant to this paragraph.
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/04-501.6-Marshall-Island-Compact-Federal-Programs.pdf
Federated States of Micronesia:
(5)(a) A distinct classification of foreign air carrier, as the term “foreign air carrier” is defined in 49 U.S.C. § 40102, to be known as “Freely Associated States Air Carrier.” This classification shall apply exclusively to a carrier which:
(1) is organized under the laws of the Federated States of Micronesia
or the United States; and
…
(b) Authority for the U.S. Department ofTransportation to authorize Freely
Associated State Air Carriers to carry local traffic between Guam, the
Commonwealth ofthe Northern Mariana Islands, and Honolulu, and
within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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(6)(a) Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the Government of the Federated States of
Micronesia shall authorize, without restrictions or impairment, United
States air carriers to operate air services to, through, beyond, within and between the Federated States of Micronesia and to establish prices applicable to such air services.
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/04-625.1-Micronesia-Compact-Federal-Programs.pdf
the Republic of Palau:
(5)(a) A distinct classification of foreign air carrier, as the term “foreign air carrier” is
defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(2I), to be known as “Freely Associated State Air
Carrier.” This classification shall apply exclusively to a carrier which:
(1) is organized under the laws of Palau; and
(2) has consent to such classification from the Government of Palau, and consent
to such classification from the Government of the United States pursuant to
standards adopted by the Government of the United States for such
classification.
(b) Authority for the U.S. Department of Transportation to authorize Freely
Associated States Air Carriers to carry local traffic between Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Honolulu, and within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
…
(6) Notwithstanding paragraph 2, the Government of Palau shall authorize, without
restrictions or impairment, United States air carriers to operate air services to, through, beyond, within and between the Republic of Palau and to establish tariffs applicable to such air services. The Government of the United States shall promptly notify the Government of Palau, of the filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation of any application by a United States air carrier for authority under the laws of the United States to operate air services pursuant to this paragraph. The Government of Palau shall designate competent authorities pursuant to Article II, paragraph I 0, of this Agreement for the purpose ofreceiving such notice. The Government of Palau shall be accorded an opportunity to present its views which shall be considered in reaching any decision. Should a formal or informal proceeding be instituted by the Government of the United States in connection with any such application, the Government of Palau shall be made a party to such proceeding with full rights in accordance with the applicable procedural rules.
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/18-919.6-Palau-Amd-Art-IX-Aviation-Econ-Services.pdf