The certificated take-off weight of the aircraft as set out in the Certificate of Airworthiness, the Flight Manual or any other equivalent official document expressed in tons

Service Unit

The service unit corresponds to an aircraft weighing 50 metric tons and covering a distance of 100 KM

Service unit rate

The service unit is the cost per service unit expressed in ANG 47.08 (US$ 1.00 = 1.78 ANG)

Charge

The charge is the total cost for each category of aircraft along the route concerned.

In those cases where an operator has informed the Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider.

that two or more aircraft, which are different versions of the same type, are in operation, the average of the maximum take-off mass of all aircraft of that type shall be used for the calculation of the weight factor for each aircraft of that type. The calculation of this factor per aircraft type and per operator will be effected at least once a year. If the operator has given no such indication, the weight factor for an aircraft of any type shall be calculated by taking the mass of the heaviest aircraft of that type.

Application

The maximum certificated take-off weight is subdivided into 8 categories, whereby an

average weight factor is calculated, using the average maximum certificated take-off

weight for each category as follows:

Maximum Category

Certificated take-off weight (tons)

Average weight factor

Charge in ANG (Guilders) for each 100 KM

1

0 - 2

0.14

6.59

2

2 - 5.7

0.26

12.24

3

5.7 - 25

0.55

25.89

4

25 - 50

0.87

40.96

5

50 - 100

1.22

57.44

6

100 - 150

1.58

74.39

7

150 - 250

2.00

94.16

8

250 - UP

2.45

115.35

4.2.1.1 Approach and Aerodrome Control Charge for Bonaire International Airport

As of January 1, 2018 the new approach and aerodrome control charge will become effective for all aircraft landing in or departing from Bonaire.

The charge per flight is based on service unit rate of NAFls 1,863.62 (US$ 1,041.13) and is calculated using the formula: r = ti x d x p in which:

• The distance flown (d) is expressed in kilometers. For flights arriving at or departing from the airport in the FIR, 20 km is deducted from the distance flown, for the use by the airport.

• The weight factor (p) is derived from the airplane’s MTOW and is given by the following table.

• The Unit Service Rate (ti) is calculated from the DC-ANSP’s actual expenses to provide the service in order to obtain a fair cost recovery.

Application

The maximum certificated take-off weight is the permissible or allowed take-off weight of the aircraft when fully loaded as set out in the Certificate of Airworthiness, the Flight Manual or any other equivalent official document; expressed in tons

The average weight factor is derived from the following formula:

Application

The maximum certificated take-off weight is subdivided into 8 categories, whereby an

average weight factor is calculated, using the average maximum certificated take-off

weight for each category as follows:

Maximum Category

Certificated take-off weight (tons)

Average weight factor

Charge in ANG (Guilders) for each 40 KM

1

0 - 2

0.14

58.30

2

2 - 5.7

0.26

108.28

3

5.7 - 25

0.55

229.05

4

25 - 50

0.87

362.31

5

50 - 100

1.22

508.07

6

100 - 150

1.58

657.99

7

150 - 250

2.00

832.90

8

250 - UP

2.45

1,020.30

4.2.1.2 Air navigation Services Aruba - Beatrix International Airport

On January 1st 2015, the ANS charge paid to Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V (DBA ANSA) was introduced. Effective January 1st 2016, this ANS charge will be reduced with five percent (5%)

The charge for use of Approach and Aerodrome control service within the Beatrix Control Zone.

Charge Formula

Charge= US$ 9.50 + 0.005225*M, whereby M is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) in kg of the aircraft.

The charge is applicable for each landing and takeoff cycle and will be applied with a minimum

Of US$ 66.50.

Aircraft with a MTOW less than 10909 KG will be charged the minimum rate of US$ 66.50

Charges is in US$ dollars. (US$ 1.00 is AWG 1.79)

4.2.2 Example calculation formula

In order to illustrate the effect of the rules, some examples are given below on how the charge is calculated for flights conducted in the Curaçao FIR. A standard deduction of 20 KM is made for each take-off or landing, to allow for the services provided by the Airport Approach facilities.

The service unit rate, ti , is fixed at ANG 47.08 (US$ 1.00=1.78ANG)

a) A MD83 transiting the Curaçao FIR on the route A315 from Avelo to Veska.

The distance is 598 KM. The distance factor, d = 598/100 = 5.98

A MD83 falls in the category (5) of aircraft weighing between 50 and 100 tonnes according to the table above. The average weight factor would thus be: (50 + 100)/2 = 75 tonnes.

So the weight factor would be:

The number of service units, (N = d x P) = 5.98 x 1.22 = 7.2956

The charge, (r = ti x N) = 31.33 x 7.2956 = ANG 228.57

b) A DC9-41 departing from Curaçao to Puerto Rico on the route G431 up to Scapa.

The distance is 434 KM minus the 20 KM deduction for approach facility service.

The distance factor, d = (434 - 20)/100 = 4.14

A DC9-41 falls in the category (4) of aircraft weighing between 25 and 50 tonnes according to the table above. The average weight factor would thus be: (25 + 50)/2 = 37.5 tonnes So the weight factor would be:

The number of service units, (N = d x P) = 4.14 x 0.87 = 3.6018

The charge, (r = ti x N) = 31.33 x 3.6018 = ANG 112.84

4.2.3 Cost basis for air navigation services and exemptions/reductions

4.2. 3.1 Cost basis for Air Navigation Services

The cost basis for Air Navigation Services is available on request from Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider (for address, see GEN 1.1-1).

4.2. 3.2 Exemptions/reductions

The following categories of flights shall be exempted from payment of air navigation facility charges:

a)

Test flights made at the request of the Civil Aviation Administration;

b)

Technical check flights made by aircraft engaged in commercial aviation, with no remuneration being received for passengers and goods, if such be on board;

c)

Flights made for search and rescue purposes

d)

Technical return flights, i.e. take-off with forced return to the aerodrome of departure due to technical disturbances, adverse weather conditions, and the like;

e)

Aircraft owned by the Civil Aviation Administration;

f)

Aircraft of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Militairy or Coastguard);

g)

foreign military aircraft and aircraft used solely for the transportation of the representatives of foreign States or of United Nations personnel; and

h)

aircraft owned by foreign States assigned to Police and Customs Authorities and navigation aid inspection

It is a condition for obtaining the exemption mentioned under a), b) and c) that special prior notification be made to the Directors of the respective Civil Aviation Authorities.

4.2.3.3 Exemption of the ANS charge:

a)

Humanitarian flights;

b)

Military aircraft;

c)

State aircraft and diplomatic flights;

d)

Local flights;

e)

Navigation aid inspection (calibration);

f)

Technical returns flights;

g)

Ferry flights for technical reason approved by the Department of Civil Aviation Aruba.

4.2.4 Methods of payment

The owner and user of an aircraft are jointly and severally responsible for payment of the charge. Notification of the charge will be made monthly by the DC-ANSP through the International Air Transport Association, which is in charge of the billing and collection of air navigation facility charges on behalf of DC-ANSP.

Payments shall be made in US dollars (US$) and are due 30 days after the date of the invoice.

If payments are not made,

a)

collection can be done by distress,

b)

permission to fly into or across the territory of the Dutch Caribbean can be denied, and

c)

permission already granted can be withdrawn.

4.2.4.1 Methods of payment Aruba

Under the authority of the government of Aruba, air navigation services within the Beatrix Control Zone will be administratively invoiced and collected by Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V

a)

Commercial schedule and non-schedule that have been granted credit, invoiced and collected on a monthly basis by Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V

b)

Commercial scheduled and non-scheduled airlines that have not been granted credit (on cash basis), are to pay weekly directly to Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V. thru wire transfer or by way of check delivered to the Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V. premises, unless otherwise agreed with the airline.

c)

General aviation, invoiced and collected per flight before departure by Universal W Aviation Aruba N.V. on behalf of Air Navigation Services Aruba N.V.