The Republic of San Marino has achieved the USA FAA Category 1 Rating, according to a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement. The rating recognizes San Marino civil aviation authority as compliant with ICAO standards and allows San Marino air carriers to operate services to the United States.
Under a Category 1 rating, properly authorized San Marino AOC Holders air carriers are permitted to serve the United States and enter into code-share agreements with US carriers.
“This is an excellent achievement for San Marino, this means that every San Marino commercial operator can now take direct flights to and from the United States to Rimini-San Marino Airport. This also opens the door for US citizens to reach the Italian Adriatic Riviera more quickly and easily through Rimini-San Marino airport,” said David Colindres, president, SMAR.
San Marino current ICAO Effective Implementation (EI) score is of 90.21% from the previous EI of 67.23% in 2010, thereby enhancing its global safety ranking significantly.