Article
1
Definitions
For the purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise stated, the term:
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“Aeronautical authorities” means, in the case of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba or its successor and, in the case of the Republic of Panama, the Civil Aviation Authority (the competent officials and any person or agency authorised to perform the functions exercised by the said competent officials);
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“Agreement” means this Agreement, its Annexes and any amendments thereto;
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“Air transport” means any service provided by means of aircraft for the public transport of passengers, baggage, cargo and mail, separately or in combination, for remuneration or hire;
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“Convention” means the Convention on International Civil Aviation, opened for signature at Chicago on 7 December 1944, and includes:
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any amendment that has entered into force under Article 94(a) of the Convention and has been ratified by both Parties; and
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any Annex or any amendment thereto adopted under Article 90 of the Convention, insofar as such Annex or amendment is at any given time effective for both Parties;
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“Designated airlines” means the airlines designated and authorised in accordance with Article 3 of this Agreement;
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“Full cost” means the cost of providing service plus a reasonable charge for administrative overhead;
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“International air transport” means air transport that passes through the airspace over the territory of more than one State;
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“Price” means any fare, rate or charge for the air transport of passengers (and their baggage) and/or cargo (excluding mail), or both, charged by airlines, including their agents, and the conditions governing the availability of such fare, rate or charge;
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“Stop for non-traffic purposes” means a landing for any purpose other than taking on or discharging passengers, baggage, cargo or mail in air transport;
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“Territory” has the meaning assigned to it in Article 2 of the Convention;
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“User charges” means charges imposed on airlines for the provision of airport, air navigation, or aviation security services or facilities, including related services and facilities.