NAVIGATION FEES ADMINISTRATION FOR AIRLINES, CARGO, CHARTER AND PRIVATE FLIGHT OPERATORS

Air navigation fees, also called air navigation charges, are the fees operators pay for using a country’s airspace and the air navigation services that come with it, such as air traffic control, communications, navigation aids, weather information and aeronautical information. They are charged per flight and invoiced by the responsible authority.

En-route charges, often called overflight charges, apply to flying through a country’s or region’s airspace. Terminal or approach charges apply to services used when arriving at or departing from an airport. They are usually calculated and invoiced separately, so one flight can generate several navigation invoices.

Navigation Fees are typically collected by government agencies or private organizations responsible for managing aviation infrastructure and services. In most countries the civil aviation authority (CAA) or the national air navigation service provider invoices the operator. In Europe, en-route charges are generally billed through EUROCONTROL’s Central Route Charges Office. Just Aviation requests and handles these invoices on your behalf.

Navigation Fees are calculated based on a variety of factors, including the type of aircraft, the duration of the flight, and the services used. In many regions, en-route charges depend on the distance flown through the airspace, the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) and the local unit rate. Terminal charges are usually based on MTOW. Because each authority applies its own rules, we verify the route and MTOW on every invoice.

Navigation Fees are usually paid by the aircraft operator, either directly or through a third-party service provider, at the time of the flight or through periodic billing cycles. When you use Just Aviation, we receive and check the invoice, pay it on time and confirm that the payment is recorded.

Failure to pay Navigation Fees can result in penalties, fines, or even legal action. Additionally, non-payment can result in denial of services, such as air traffic control, which can impact the safety and efficiency of the flight. Unpaid fees can also delay future permits and operations. Our team tracks payment deadlines to help you avoid this.

Navigation Fees are usually set by regulatory authorities and are not negotiable. However, aircraft operators may be able to reduce their fees by optimizing their flight operations and utilizing available discounts or incentives. Just Aviation helps you understand the charges on your routes and spot opportunities to reduce costs.

Navigation Fees are typically non-refundable, but some organizations may provide a refund in certain circumstances, such as flight cancellations or delays caused by factors outside the operator’s control. If an invoice is wrong, for example the wrong route or weight is used, we notify the authority and follow up on the correction.

Working with experienced professionals in Navigation Fees Administration can help ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and optimize the cost of aviation operations. Keep your route and aircraft data accurate, pay on time, and use a provider that verifies every invoice, as Just Aviation does.

MTOW is the Maximum Take-Off Weight, the highest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off. Most navigation charges are weight-based, so using the wrong MTOW on an invoice can mean overpaying or underpaying. We check it on every invoice.

Each country issues its own invoices, with different formats, languages, currencies and deadlines. A specialist provider verifies invoices, pays them on time and keeps your accounts current, which reduces administrative work and the risk of penalties or service restrictions.

Yes. We verify the route and aircraft MTOW against the invoice, notify the civil aviation authority of any discrepancies, and only send the invoice for payment after a full inspection. After payment, we confirm with the authority’s accounting department that it was recorded.

Yes. We handle invoices from multiple civil aviation authorities and air navigation service providers for routes that cross several countries, including regions with many authorities, such as Asia-Pacific.

Scheduled and non-scheduled passenger airlines, cargo operators and charter and business aviation operators can use it. You can use it for single flights or for your whole operation.

Send your aircraft type and registration, MTOW, operator details and the routes or countries you fly. We confirm anything else required and set up your account.

Send your routes, aircraft and expected number of flights through our form, or send an email to [email protected]