Annex 2 to Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 is amended as follows:

point ART.210(a) is replaced by the following: (a)

it is satisfied that the third country operator holds a valid AOC or equivalent document and associated operations specifications issued by the State of the operator; it is satisfied that the third country operator is authorised by the State of the operator to conduct operations into the EU; it is satisfied that the third country operator has established: compliance with the applicable requirements of Part-TCO; transparent, adequate and timely communication in response to a further assessment and/or an audit of the Agency, if applicable; and a timely and successful corrective action submitted in response to an identified non-compliance, if any; there is no evidence of major deficiencies in the ability of the State of the operator or the State of registry, as applicable, to certify and oversee the operator and/or aircraft in accordance with the applicable ICAO standards; and the applicant not being subject to an operating ban pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.