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Temporary Licence Applications and Variations

Received

June 2019

Temporary Licence Variation Application published 28/06/2019
19060115 PDF: 145 KB
19060112 PDF: 147 KB
Temporary Licence Variation Application published 27/06/2019

International Air Services Information Memorandum

Introduction
Background
Bilateral air service negotiations and policy support and regulation
The allocation of capacity to Australian carriers
The department's responsibilities under the International Air Services Commission Act 1992
Information available to applicants for Australian capacity
Licensing of an international airline

Register of available capacity for Australian international airlines

Last updated: 16 June 2026.

International airline licences—the Application

Administrative Details
Company Profile
IASC Determinations (Australian Applicants Only)
Air Operator's Certificate
Insurance
Transport Security Program
Timetables and Tariffs
Compliance with Aircraft Noise Standards (use of non-chapter 3 aircraft)
Request for Supplementary Material

Administrative details

International airline licences – introduction

Who needs to apply?
Eligibility
Licence Maintenenace

Who needs to apply?

General

Any airline proposing to operate scheduled international air services over*, into or out of Australian territory requires an International Airline Licence (IAL) before it can commence services. This includes cargo only operations.

International airline licences – maintaining licence status

Compliance declaration form

International Airline Licence (IAL) holders are required to comply with a simple self-assessment audit scheme to maintain their IAL and continue conducting scheduled international air services to and from Australia.

In order to comply, IAL holders must download, complete and lodge a Compliance Declaration Form (CDF) with the department every 6 months, declaring their compliance with licence conditions.

International airports

International airports are airports designated by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport as international airports in accordance with section 9 of the Air Navigation Act 1920. View the list of current designated international airports in Australia.

Temporary Licence Applications and Variations

Received

February 2019

Temporary Licence Variation Application published 28/02/2019
19020140 PDF: 152 KB
19020139 PDF: 150 KB

Supporting Australian maritime

The department consults with industry on a range of policy measures including amendments to liability and insurance standards for the maritime industry, and tax incentive operations for Australian corporations with eligible Australian registered vessels. In addition the department provides operations to uphold its commitment to continuing a vibrant and efficient maritime industry through the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012.

Cape Town Convention

The 2001 Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the associated Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (together known as the ‘Cape Town Convention’) facilitate the financing of aircraft by:

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