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UAE Aviation LawCabinet Resolution No. (23) of 2006 Regarding the Introduction and Amendment of Certain Operations and Air Navigation Fees at the General Civil Aviation Authority

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (23) of 2006

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن استحداث وتعديل بعض رسوم العمليات والملاحة الجوية بالهيئة العامة للطيران المدني

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
July 1, 2006
Effective from
June 1, 2006
Articles
3
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

Amends operations and air navigation fees administered by the General Civil Aviation Authority, effective from June 2006.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The following fees shall be collected: Item Details Fees 1. Type Certificate Validation Fees: - Passenger aircraft weighing 5700 kg or more and a passenger seating capacity of 19 or more. 400,000 Dirhams - Passenger aircraft weighing 5700 kg or more and a passenger seating capacity of fewer than 19. 200,000 Dirhams - Cargo aircraft: These fees shall be collected once only per type from the aircraft manufacturer. 200,000 Dirhams

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2006 Regarding the Introduction and Amendment of Certain Operations and Air Navigation Fees at the General Civil Aviation Authority 2 2. Aircraft Certification Fees from the Manufacturer: - Passenger aircraft weighing 5700 kg or more and a passenger seating capacity of 19 or more. 60,000 Dirhams - Passenger aircraft weighing 5700 kg or more and a passenger seating capacity of fewer than 19. 30,000 Dirhams - Cargo aircraft: These fees shall be collected once only for each new aircraft from the manufacturer. 60,000 Dirhams 3. Airworthiness Certificate Fees for foreign companies based in the State: These fees shall be non-refundable if the investor fails to complete the licensing procedures. An amount of (50) Dirhams shall be collected annually for every 100 kilograms or part thereof, of the aircraft’s maximum take-off weight (MTOW), provided that the maximum limit shall not exceed 200,000 Dirhams annually per aircraft. 4. Licensing Fees for International Line/Base Maintenance Stations and Organizations: - Category One (Number of stations and type of aircraft: 1-3) 10,000 Dirhams annually - Category Two (Number of stations and type of aircraft: 4-6) 30,000 Dirhams annually - Category Three (Number of stations and type of aircraft: more than 6) 50,000 Dirhams annually The Authority shall issue internal regulations that define the aforementioned categories in detail. 5. Aviation Training Centers: 50,000 Dirhams

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2006 Regarding the Introduction and Amendment of Certain Operations and Air Navigation Fees at the General Civil Aviation Authority 3 These fees shall be collected once every 5 years from any institute, club, or other entity that engages in aviation education or training activities. 6. General Aviation Activities Fees: These fees shall be collected from entities engaged in aerial activities. 1,000 Dirhams for the period specified in the license 7. Validation of License and Temporary Authorizations for All Licenses: The validation shall be valid for three months only from its date of issuance and is renewable once only for a further period of three months. 500 Dirhams upon issuance of the validation. Item (8) Air Navigation Service Fees 8. Air Navigation Service Fees for Aircraft Overflying the State's Airspace without Using its Airports No. Service Fees Schedule Fee Amount in USD for Transit Maximum Take- Off Weight (MTOW) (From) Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) (To) Category 1 0 120,000 D 217 2 120,001 190,000 C 276 3 190,001 290,000 B 334 4 290,001 And above A 392 These fees shall be effective from 01/06/2006.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2006 Regarding the Introduction and Amendment of Certain Operations and Air Navigation Fees at the General Civil Aviation Authority 4

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) All concerned authorities shall implement the provisions of this Resolution. It shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of 01/06/2006. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 6 Jumada al-Akhirah 1427 A.H. Corresponding to: 01 July 2006 A.D.

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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