Civil Aviation Act Article 64

Any person who start a general aviation business shall request MOTC through the CAA for permission to establish its business. Within a specified preparatory period the applicant shall, according to law, complete registration with appropriate authorities, equip itself with aircraft, enable itself to engage in safe operation according to applicable laws and pass the review of Operations Specifications conducted by CAA, execute agreements for conditional or unconditional purchase of aircraft, and submit to MOTC through CAA for approval. If an applicant’s business scope includes international transport by means of business charter, the applicant shall register with the Customs Office to acquire appropriate certification. Business can begin upon only after receiving a general aviation permit and Air Operator Certificate from CAA.General aviation business that fails to start operation over 12 months from the date the permit and Air Operator Certificate was issued by CAA, or has suspended operation over six months after start-up, shall have its permit and Air Operator Certificate revoked by CAA, who will also notify concerned authorities to cancel its registration, unless there are good reasons to justify an extension.The aforesaid extension shall not exceed a period of six months, and it can only be granted once.