No certificate shall be issued to any person to operate as a common carrier by aircraft unless the applicant submits evidence satisfactory to the Arkansas Department of Transportation showing that it will comply with the provisions of the laws of the United States and the lawful rules, regulations, and orders thereunder respecting safety of operations, rules, and the provisions of the laws of Arkansas with respect to the right to use such airports, air lanes, and aircraft as may be necessary in order properly to conduct the proposed operations and observe proper standards of safety in the operation or navigation of aircraft.