ACASS is granted first AOC by San Marino
ACASS has become the first operator to be granted a commercial air operator certificate (AOC) in the Republic of San Marino.
Marco Conti, director general of the Republic of San Marino Civil Aviation Authority (San Marino CAA) said: “San Marino CAA ensures commercial air transport operators provide public transport services with the highest degree of safety possible for the travelling public. The certification process follows international requirements to ensure that prospective AOC holders understand their obligations and are capable of fulfilling their duties.”
“San Marino CAA ensures commercial air transport operators provide public transport services with the highest degree of safety possible for the travelling public.”
“The AOC certification process was accomplished in a smooth and timely manner and in full compliance with San Marino CAA laws and regulations,” added Conti.
“Since day one we have aimed to become a premier aircraft registry”
David Colindres, president of the San Marino Aircraft Registry said: “It is an honour ACASS chose San Marino for the location of its European branch. Since day one we have aimed to become a premier aircraft registry composed of the best aviation safety professionals in the business to ensure our clients receive a higher quality of service. The Registry is also grateful to work with a Civil Aviation Authority that understands the regulatory processes and has the necessary expertise and guidance material to ensure operators meet their international obligations”
David Dorrance, executive vice president of ACASS added: “We found the process to be timely, precise and very cost-effective. There was guidance throughout the AOC certification by a highly trained team of technical experts who recognised the importance of service excellence. The San Marino AOC will be of great Value to our clients who may be interested in offering their aircraft for charter.”
“We found the process to be timely, precise and very cost-effective.”
“The AOC also allows our clients who wish to register aircraft in San Marino to take advantage of the ACASS interim lift program and lease their aircraft with third parties, safely in operation control under ACASS. T7-registration also enables our clients to have a safe and fiscally responsible jurisdiction with a complete set of commercial regulations that are totally compliant with international standards and focus on client service and “real world” business operations,” Dorrance added.