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 1409 59 STAT.] IRELAND-AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES-FEB. 3,1945 ARTICLE 11 In the event either of the contracting parties considers it de- sirable to modify the routes or conditions set forth in the attached Annex, it may request consultation between the competent au- thorities of both contracting parties, such consultation to begin within a period of sixty days from the date of the request. In case the aforementioned authorities mutually agree on new or revised conditions affecting the Annex, their recommendations on the matter will come into effect after they have been confirmed by an exchange of diplomatic notes. ANNEX TO AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND IRELAND A. Airlines of the United States authorized under the present agreement are accorded in the territory of Ireland rights of tran- sit, non-traffic stop, and commercial entry for international traffic at Shannon Airport (Foynes and Rineanna), on the following routes: The United States to Ireland and countries beyond, via intermediate points; in both directions. It is agreed that in view of the long transoceanic flight necessary on the above routes, and considering the still limited development of aeronautical science, all eastbound aircraft on routes covered in this Annex shall stop at Shannon airport as first European port of call and all westbound aircraft on the same routes shall stop at Shannon airport. B. Airlines of Ireland authorized under the present agree- ment are accorded in the territory of the United States rights of transit, non-traffic stop and commercial entry for international traffic at specific airports in connection with such route or routes as may be determined at a later date. C. Aircraft of either contracting party availing itself of the non-traffic stops granted by this agreement may be required by the other contracting party to offer reasonable commercial serv- ices in passengers, cargo and mail, both outward and inward. I am instructed to state that the terms of the agreement as com- municated to me are agreed to by my Government. Furthermore, I am pleased to add that your suggestion that the agreement become effective on February 15, 1945, is acceptable to my Government. I avail myself of the occasion to renew to you, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. ROBT. BRENNAN Envoy Extraordinaryand Minister Plenipotentiary The Honourable EDWARD R. SrTETrrr s, Jr. Secretary of State

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