Regulation 2S

Notwithstanding any provision in this Part, where a person has been providing scheduled air services in respect of any air traffic rights immediately before 3rd October 2003, the Minister shall, upon application by the person, grant to the person a licence to provide the air services in respect of the air traffic rights that the person has been exercising at any time from 1st January 2003 to 3rd October 2003 (both dates inclusive).

An application made under paragraph (1) shall be made in such form and manner as the Minister may determine.

A licence granted under paragraph (1) shall be valid for a period of 10 years and shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister may determine.

A licence granted under paragraph (1) may be renewed by the Committee subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee may determine.

The provisions of this Part, other than regulation 2I(1), (1A) and (1B), shall apply to a licence granted under paragraph (1) as if the licence were granted by the Committee.