Hong Kong Air Navigation (Fees) Regulations
(Cap. 448 sub. leg. C, Article 97 and Cap. 1, section 29)*
[1 August 1980]
(Format changes—E.R. 1 of 2012)
| See Article 2(4) of the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (Cap. 448 sub. leg. C). |
These regulations may be cited as the Hong Kong Air Navigation (Fees) Regulations.
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
Director means the Director-General of Civil Aviation; (L.N. 326 of 2000) investigation includes inspection, examination, calculation and test; (L.N. 159 of 2011) Order means the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995 (Cap. 448 sub. leg. C); (L.N. 159 of 2011) prototype aircraft means an aircraft which is not a series aircraft; series aircraft means an aircraft which is identical in all matters affecting airworthiness to another aircraft in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness has been issued under the Order.Any expression or word not defined in paragraph (1) shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meaning assigned to it by the Order or by the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1), as the case may be.
The fees payable in connexion with matters prescribed by or under the Order are those set out in the Schedule.
This regulation applies to each fee set out in the Schedule, other than that in paragraph 8(5) or 11(6), (9) or (12) of the Schedule.
The fee set out in the Schedule in respect of a matter is payable to the Director at the time of the application in relation to the matter.
Despite paragraph (2), a fee is payable to the Director at the Director’s request if its amount is determined by reference to the cost of the investigations for the purpose of the matter or the cost of preparing a copy or replacement of a document.
If no request under paragraph (3) has been made for the payment of a fee, the Director may require that a deposit of an amount specified by the Director must be paid before the application in relation to the matter is entertained.
If the cost of the investigations for the purpose of the matter or the cost of preparing a copy or replacement of a document exceeds the amount of the deposit payable under paragraph (4), the difference between that cost and that amount is payable to the Director at the Director’s request.
If the cost of the investigations for the purpose of the matter or the cost of preparing a copy or replacement of a document is less than the amount of the deposit payable under paragraph (4), the Director must refund to the applicant the difference between that cost and that amount.
The amount payable under paragraph (3), or the aggregate amount payable under paragraphs (4) and (5), must not exceed the maximum amount of the fee set out in the Schedule in respect of the matter.
Paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) apply even if the application in relation to the matter is refused or withdrawn or otherwise ceases to have effect.
The fee set out in paragraph 8(5) or 11(6), (9) or (12) of the Schedule is payable to the Director at the Director’s request.
(Repealed L.N. 159 of 2011)
Where an aircraft is withdrawn from service, a fee of 1/12 of the fee provided for in paragraph 6 of the Schedule is payable for each month or part thereof that the aircraft was in service after the issue or last renewal (whichever is the later) of the certificate of airworthiness.
Certificate of Registration (Article 4(8) of the Order)
The fee for the issue of a certificate of registration of an aircraft is $870.
Air Operator’s Certificate (Article 6(2) of the Order)
The fee for the grant or variation of an air operator’s certificate is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive as to the applicant’s competency, but not exceeding (whichever of the following is applicable)—
the aggregate of the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(a)(i) and the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(a)(ii) or (2)(a)(iii), or both subparagraphs (2)(a)(ii) and (2)(a)(iii), as the case may be;
the aggregate of the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(b)(i) and the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(b)(ii) or (2)(b)(iii), or both subparagraphs (2)(b)(ii) and (2)(b)(iii), as the case may be;
the aggregate of the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(c)(i) and the amount determined in accordance with subparagraph (2)(c)(ii) or (2)(c)(iii), or both subparagraphs (2)(c)(ii) and (2)(c)(iii), as the case may be. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The maximum amounts under this paragraph are—
where the application for the grant or variation is made on or after 1 November 2017 but before 1 November 2018— (L.N. 114 of 2017)
| (i) | Maximum total weight authorized | For heaviest aircraft type in applicant’s fleet of aircraft | For every other aircraft type in applicant’s fleet | |
| (A) | not over 80 tonnes | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | |
| (B) | over 80 but not over 160 tonnes | $1,500,000 | $800,000 | |
| (C) | over 160 tonnes | $3,000,000 | $1,500,000; | |
$12.60 for each 1 000 passenger kilometres (or part thereof);
$147 for each 1 000 freight tonne kilometres (or part thereof);
where the application for the grant or variation is made on or after 1 November 2018 but before 1 November 2019— (L.N. 114 of 2017)
| (i) | Maximum total weight authorized | For heaviest aircraft type in applicant’s fleet of aircraft | For every other aircraft type in applicant’s fleet | |
| (A) | not over 80 tonnes | $1,450,000 | $950,000 | |
| (B) | over 80 but not over 160 tonnes | $1,950,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| (C) | over 160 tonnes | $3,450,000 | $1,950,000; | |
$12.60 for each 1 000 passenger kilometres (or part thereof);
$147 for each 1 000 freight tonne kilometres (or part thereof);
where the application for the grant or variation is made on or after 1 November 2019— (L.N. 114 of 2017)
| (i) | Maximum total weight authorized | For heaviest aircraft type in applicant’s fleet of aircraft | For every other aircraft type in applicant’s fleet | |
| (A) | not over 80 tonnes | $1,900,000 | $1,400,000 | |
| (B) | over 80 but not over 160 tonnes | $2,400,000 | $1,700,000 | |
| (C) | over 160 tonnes | $3,900,000 | $2,400,000; | |
$12.60 for each 1 000 passenger kilometres (or part thereof);
$147 for each 1 000 freight tonne kilometres (or part thereof).
(Repealed L.N. 173 of 2020)
Permit for an aircraft to fly without a Certificate of Airworthiness
(Article 7(1A)(e) of the Order)
When an application is made for the issue or variation of a permit for an aircraft to fly without there being in force in respect thereof a certificate of airworthiness the applicant shall pay for the investigations required by the Chief Executive a fee equal to the cost of making the investigations but not exceeding $140 per kg of the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft.
Issue of Certificate of Airworthiness (Article 8(1) of the Order)
When an application is made for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness in respect of a prototype aircraft the fee shall be— (L.N. 159 of 2011)
| (a) | in the case of a glider or balloon | $6,300 |
in the case of any other aircraft an amount equal to the cost of the investigations required by the Chief Executive, but not exceeding $33,800 per 500 kg, or part thereof, of the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft. (36 of 1999 s. 3)
When an application is made for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness in respect of a series aircraft the fee shall be— (L.N. 159 of 2011)
| (a) | in the case of a glider or balloon | $6,300 |
in the case of any other aircraft an amount equal to the cost of the investigations required by the Chief Executive, but not exceeding $16,900 per 500 kg, or part thereof, of the maximum total weight authorized of the aircraft. (36 of 1999 s. 3)
(Repealed L.N. 173 of 2020)
Approval of Engine (Article 8(1) of the Order)
The fee in respect of an application for the approval of an engine, whether in connexion with an application for the issue or renewal of a certificate of airworthiness or for any other purpose of the Order, shall be an amount equal to the cost of the investigations required by the Chief Executive, but not exceeding— (36 of 1999 s. 3)
| (a) | in the case of a gas turbine engine | $574,600 |
| (b) | in the case of any other engine of 300 kW or less | $47,300 |
| (c) | in the case of any other engine over 300 kW | $94,600 |
Renewal of Certificate of Airworthiness (Article 8(6) of the Order)
When an application is made for the renewal of a certificate of airworthiness, the fee to be paid in respect thereof (including any investigation required in connexion with the application) shall be—
| (a) | in the case of a glider or balloon | $350 |
| (b) | in the case of an aircraft where the maximum total weight authorized does not exceed 2 730 kg, and the period of validity applied for is 2 years, in respect of each 500 kg or part thereof | $350 |
| (c) | in any other case, in respect of each 500 kg or part thereof | $350 |
(Repealed L.N. 173 of 2020)
Validation or Renewal of Validation of Certificate of Airworthiness
(Article 8(5) and (6) of the Order)
The fee in respect of an application for—
the issue of a certificate of validation of a certificate of airworthiness in respect of any aircraft in pursuance of Article 8(5) of the Order (including any investigation required in connexion with the application) shall be the same as the fee payable under paragraph 4 of this Schedule in respect of an application for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness in respect of that aircraft; (L.N. 159 of 2011)
the renewal of such certificate of validation in pursuance of Article 8(6) of the Order shall be the same as the fee payable under paragraph 6 of this Schedule in respect of the renewal of a certificate of airworthiness in respect of that aircraft.
Approval of Persons (Articles 8(8) and 11(6)(c) of the Order)
This paragraph applies to an approval under Article 8(8) or 11(6)(c) of the Order.
Subject to subparagraphs (3) and (4), the application fee for the grant or variation of an approval is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive for the purpose of the grant or any variation of the approval but not exceeding $402,500. (L.N. 114 of 2017)
The application fee mentioned in subparagraph (2) for the grant of an approval under Article 8(8) of the Order is $0 if—
the applicant was granted an approval under Article 8(8) of the Order; and
the approval is still in force when the application is made.
The application fee mentioned in subparagraph (2) for the grant of an approval under Article 11(6)(c) of the Order is $0 if—
the applicant was granted an approval under Article 11(6)(c) of the Order; and
the approval is still in force when the application is made.
The fee for making the investigations required by the Chief Executive for the purpose of satisfying himself or herself that an approval (including any subsequent approval) should remain in force is as follows—
in respect of the initial period (or part of it) during which the approval remains in force—an amount equal to the cost of making those investigations but not exceeding $402,500; and
in respect of each subsequent financial year (or part of it) during which the approval remains in force—an amount equal to the cost of making those investigations but not exceeding $402,500. (L.N. 114 of 2017)
(Repealed L.N. 173 of 2020)
In this paragraph—
initial period, in relation to an approval, means the period beginning on the date on which the approval comes into force and ending on 31 March next following; subsequent approval, in relation to an approval, means— (a)any subsequent approval granted as a result of an application made while the approval is in force; and (b)any approval granted as a result of an application made while any subsequent approval mentioned in paragraph (a) is in force.Approval in respect of Aircraft and Equipment including modification, repair, etc. (excluding Engines and Radio Apparatus) (Part III of the Order)
The fee in respect of an application for approval pursuant to any requirement of Part III of the Order (other than for approval of an engine or radio apparatus) shall be an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding— (36 of 1999 s. 3; L.N. 114 of 2017)
| (a) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2017 but before 1 November 2018 | $373,300 |
| (b) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2018 but before 1 November 2019 | $522,500 |
| (c) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2019 | $745,000 |
Approval of type, etc., of Radio Apparatus (Article 14(5) of the Order)
The fee in respect of an application for the approval by the Chief Executive of radio apparatus or the manner of the installation thereof, or of any modification of the apparatus or the manner of its installation, for the purpose of Article 14(5) of the Order shall be an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $53,300.
Licences for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Article 12 of the Order)
The fees in respect of a licence as an aircraft maintenance engineer shall be as follows— (L.N. 159 of 2011)
for the grant of a licence without type rating or for the inclusion of a category or sub-division of a category in a licence— (L.N. 159 of 2011)
| (i) | for other than pressurized metal aircraft, piston engined rotorcraft, and turbine engined rotorcraft | $740 |
| (ii) | for pressurized metal aircraft | $740 |
| (iii) | for piston engined rotorcraft | $740 |
| (iv) | for turbine engined rotorcraft | $740 |
for the inclusion of a type rating in a licence—
| (i) | for other than piston engined rotorcraft, or turbine engined rotorcraft | $645 |
| (ii) | for piston engined rotorcraft | $645 |
| (iii) | for turbine engined rotorcraft | $645 |
| (c) | for the grant of a licence by validation | $375 |
| (d) | for the renewal of a licence | $375 |
| (e) | for the variation of a licence (L.N. 159 of 2011; L.N. 114 of 2017) | $645 |
The fees for taking examinations for the grant or variation of a licence or for the inclusion of a category or sub-division of a category or type rating in a licence are—
for every multiple choice question paper—
| (i) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2017 but before 1 November 2018 | $375 |
| (ii) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2018 but before 1 November 2019 | $450 |
| (iii) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2019 | $545 |
for every essay question paper—
| (i) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2017 but before 1 November 2018 | $965 |
| (ii) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2018 but before 1 November 2019 | $1,200 |
| (iii) | if the application for taking the relevant examination is made on or after 1 November 2019 (L.N. 159 of 2011; L.N. 114 of 2017) | $1,495 |
The application fee for approval of any course of training or instruction under Article 12(6)(a) of the Order is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
Subject to subparagraph (5), the application fee for authorization under Article 12(6)(b) of the Order to conduct examinations or tests is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The application fee mentioned in subparagraph (4) is $0 if—
the applicant was granted an authorization under Article 12(6)(b) of the Order; and
the authorization is still in force when the application is made. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The fee for making the investigations required by the Chief Executive for the purpose of satisfying himself or herself that an authorization (including any subsequent authorization) under Article 12(6)(b) of the Order should remain in force, in respect of each financial year (or part of it) during which the authorization remains in force, is an amount equal to the cost of making those investigations but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
Subject to subparagraph (8), the application fee for approval under Article 12(6)(c) of the Order to provide or conduct any course of training or instruction is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The application fee mentioned in subparagraph (7) is $0 if—
the applicant was granted an approval under Article 12(6)(c) of the Order; and
the approval is still in force when the application is made. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The fee for making the investigations required by the Chief Executive for the purpose of satisfying himself or herself that an approval (including any subsequent approval) under Article 12(6)(c) of the Order should remain in force, in respect of each financial year (or part of it) during which the approval remains in force, is an amount equal to the cost of making those investigations but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
Subject to subparagraph (11), the application fee for approval as a qualified person under Article 12(6)(d) of the Order to furnish reports to the Chief Executive is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The application fee mentioned in subparagraph (10) is $0 if—
the applicant was granted an approval under Article 12(6)(d) of the Order; and
the approval is still in force when the application is made. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
The fee for making the investigations required by the Chief Executive for the purpose of satisfying himself or herself that an approval (including any subsequent approval) under Article 12(6)(d) of the Order should remain in force, in respect of each financial year (or part of it) during which the approval remains in force, is an amount equal to the cost of making those investigations but not exceeding $192,800. (L.N. 159 of 2011)
In this paragraph—
subsequent approval, in relation to an approval, means— (a)any subsequent approval granted as a result of an application made while the approval is in force; and (b)any approval granted as a result of an application made while any subsequent approval mentioned in paragraph (a) is in force; subsequent authorization, in relation to an authorization, means— (a)any subsequent authorization granted as a result of an application made while the authorization is in force; and (b)any authorization granted as a result of an application made while any subsequent authorization mentioned in paragraph (a) is in force. (L.N. 159 of 2011)Licences for Flight Crew and Ratings in licences (Articles 20 and 20A of the Order)
When an application is made for the grant or renewal of a licence to act as a flight crew member the applicant shall pay—
| (a) | for the grant of a professional pilot’s licence, private pilot’s licence or a licence to act as a flight engineer— (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (i) | in the case of an applicant holding a licence to act as a flight crew member issued in a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong | $2,640 | ||||
| (ii) | in any other case | $1,380 | ||||
| (b) | for the renewal of a professional pilot’s licence or a licence to act as a flight engineer (L.N. 77 of 1981) | $785 | ||||
| (c) | for the grant or renewal of a flight radio-telephony operator’s restricted licence (except in the case of an applicant holding a professional pilot’s licence or a licence to act as a flight engineer) | $785 | ||||
| (2) | The fees for taking examinations in connection with a licence to act as a flight crew member are— | |||||
| (a) | for each examination for the grant of a private pilot’s licence, the inclusion of a rating in the licence, the inclusion of an endorsement or restriction in the licence, or the renewal of any such inclusions | $615 | ||||
| (b) | for each examination for the grant or renewal of a professional pilot’s licence or a licence to act as a flight engineer, the inclusion of a rating in the licence, the inclusion of an endorsement or restriction in the licence, or the renewal of any such inclusions (L.N. 159 of 2011) | $635 | ||||
| (3) | The fee for the inclusion of the following ratings in a licence shall be— (L.N. 77 of 1981; L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (a) | for the inclusion of a flying instructor’s rating or assistant flying instructor’s rating in a pilot’s licence | $785 | ||||
| (b) | for the inclusion of an additional aircraft type or an additional group of aircraft in a flying instructor’s rating or assistant flying instructor’s rating in a pilot’s licence | $785 | ||||
| (c) | for the inclusion of an additional aircraft rating in a professional pilot’s licence, or a flight engineer’s licence | $785 | ||||
| (4) | The fee on application for the issue of a medical certificate is— | |||||
| (a) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2017 but before 1 November 2018 | $225 | ||||
| (b) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2018 but before 1 November 2019 | $325 | ||||
| (c) | if the application is made on or after 1 November 2019 (L.N. 114 of 2017) | $475 | ||||
| (4A) | The fee for the inclusion of an instrument rating in a professional pilot’s licence or private pilot’s licence is (L.N. 159 of 2011) | $785 | ||||
| (4B) | The fee for the inclusion of an additional aircraft type rating in a Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) is (L.N. 159 of 2011) | $785 | ||||
| (4C) | The fee for the inclusion of an additional group rating in a Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) is (L.N. 159 of 2011) | $785 | ||||
| (4D) | The fee for the inclusion of an endorsement in respect of language proficiency in a pilot’s licence is (L.N. 159 of 2011) | $785 | ||||
| (4E) | The application fee for approval of a flight simulator under Article 20(10) of the Order is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $209,700. (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (4F) | The application fee for approval of any course of training or instruction under Article 20(11)(a) of the Order is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $1,033,700. (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (4G) | The application fee for authorization under Article 20(11)(b) of the Order to conduct examinations or tests is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $209,700. (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (4H) | The application fee for approval under Article 20(11)(c) of the Order to provide any course of training or instruction is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $209,700. (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
| (4I) | The application fee for approval as a qualified person under Article 20(11)(d) of the Order to furnish reports to the Chief Executive is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $209,700. (L.N. 159 of 2011) | |||||
In this paragraph—
private pilot’s licence means a licence of one of the following classes—(a)Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes);(b)Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes);(c)Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships);(d)Private Pilot’s Licence (Gliders); professional pilot’s licence means a licence of one of the following classes—(a)Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes);(b)Multi-Crew Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes);(c)Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes);(d)Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes);(e)Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes);(f)Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Balloons);(g)Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Airships);(h)Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Gliders). (L.N. 159 of 2011)(L.N. 159 of 2011; L.N. 114 of 2017)
Validation of a licence (Article 21 of the Order)
Where an application is made for the issue of a certificate of validation of a licence under the Order the following fees shall be paid—
| For an official medical examination (if required) | ｝ | In each case the fee appropriate to the grant of a licence equivalent to that for which validation is sought. |
| For a technical examination (if required) |
| For the issue of a certificate | $635 |
The application fee for permission to drop articles or wind drift indicators from an aircraft under paragraph (f) or (g) of the proviso to Article 40(2) of the Order is $1,875.
Permission to drop persons from aircraft (Article 41 of the Order)
The application fee for permission to drop persons from an aircraft under Article 41(1) of the Order is $1,875.
Permission to carry munitions of war (Article 43 of the Order)
The application fees for permission to carry munitions of war under Article 43(1) of the Order are—
| (a) | for permission for a specified period of time | $975 |
| (b) | for permission for a single consignment | $705 |
Permission relating to captive balloons etc. (Article 70 of the Order)
The application fee for the grant of permission in respect of captive balloons, kites, balloons, airships, gliders or parascending parachutes under Article 70(1) of the Order is $1,875.
Licensing of Aerodromes (Article 73 of the Order)
The fee for the issue of an aerodrome licence shall be an amount equal to the costs of the investigations required by the Chief Executive into the adequacy of the operational and safety facilities provided, but shall not exceed $15,000,000.
Permission for aerial photography or aerial survey etc.
(Article 84 of the Order)
The application fee for the grant of permission in respect of aerial photography, aerial survey or any other form of aerial work under Article 84 of the Order is $1,875.
Copies of Documents (Article 97(3) of the Order)
The fee for the issue by the Chief Executive of a copy or replacement of a document issued under the Order or under regulations made thereunder shall be $83: (36 of 1999 s. 3; L.N. 159 of 2011; L.N. 114 of 2017) Provided that for a copy or replacement of a flight manual or performance schedule relating to a certificate of airworthiness the fee shall be the cost of preparing the copy or replacement as the case may be, but shall not exceed $2,180.
Approval to furnish reports (Article 101 of the Order)
The application fee for the grant or variation of an approval under Article 101 of the Order is an amount equal to the cost of making the investigations required by the Chief Executive but not exceeding $192,800.
Permission for low flying (Rule 5 of Schedule 14 to the Order)
The application fee for the grant of permission for low flying under Rule 5 of Schedule 14 to the Order is $1,875.
Permission for carriage etc. of dangerous goods
(Regulation 3 of Schedule 16 to the Order)
The application fee for permission to carry, load or suspend dangerous goods under Regulation 3(1) of Schedule 16 to the Order is $8,110.