Section 24

Notwithstanding any international agreement, no air transport enterprise shall apply for an operating licence pursuant to any regulations relating to the licensing of commercial flying, before an air operator’s certificate is issued.

Without prejudice to any international agreements to which

Brunei Darussalam is a party, no air transport enterprise shall be granted an operating licence unless it has its principal place of business in

Brunei Darussalam, and is owned and controlled by Brunei Darussalam or by a citizen.

The Director shall establish criteria and the procedure for obtaining an operating licence.