Aviation

Air Safety EU UK Agreement

TITLE II: AVIATION SAFETY Article AVSAF.1: Objectives The objectives of this Title are to: (a) enable the reciprocal acceptance, as provided for in the Annexes to this Title, of findings of compliance made and certificates issued by either Party’s competent authorities or approved organisations; (b) promote cooperation toward a high level of civil aviation safety […]

Air Services

Air services Air services in the UK 202.Air services are a key part of what the ONS defines as ‘transportation services’, namely services associated with the international movement of goods (forexample, freight shipping, road haulage and air cargo) and the international movement of people (through air passenger, road and rail services).277 Imports are transportation services […]

The current EU regulatory regime The EU aviation acquis establishes the rules which the UK has signed up to as a member of the EU internal aviation market. EU aviation rules govern three key areasand detail on these is set out below: – General internal market measures and external relations; – Safety – European Aviation […]

Aerospace

Sectoral issues The aerospace sector includes the design, manufacture and in-service support (maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO)) of civil aircraft – from original equipment manufacturers (OEMS or Primes) who design and assemble aircraft and key elements such as engines, to lower-tier component, sub-component and equipment suppliers. Much of the regulation in this sector is either […]

Dept Transport Ire

Brexit and Transport – what you need to know Published: 1 November 2019 From: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 1. Current Situation 2. Contact 3. Brexit and Ireland 4. Brexit and the EU 5. Brexit and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 6. Motor Insurance and Green Cards (Proof of Motor Insurance) 7. […]

Air Transport Connectivity EU Preparedness

Reasons for and objectives of the proposal The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, if the Withdrawal Agreement1 is not ratified, the Unions’ primary and secondary law will cease to apply […]

Air Transport Safety EU Preparedness

Brexit & Aviation

UK & Aviation The EU’s common aviation area ECAA provides a single aviation market. It allows registered airlines who were based in one state to operate on a cabotage basis within other states. A domestic carrier can operate rights within the EU or wholly within other states. The EU single market in aviation includes the […]

Air Transport Licensing

International Air Service Agreements An EU regulation provides for the negotiation and implementation of air service agreements between the member states and third countries. The regulation provides principles designed to ensure adequate exchange of information so that states in their bilateral agreements with third countries in the area of air service do not infringe EU […]

Airports

Slots EU regulation provides common rules on allocation of slots at EU airport. The purpose is to ensure an equitable and non-discriminatory equitable and transparent method of allocation where there is scarcity in the supply of spots. The regulation sets out criteria in relation to the designation of slots. The state must ensure the appointment […]

Aviation Passenger Rights

Liability of Carriers I An EU regulation provides for harmonised obligations for EU air carriers in relation to liability in the event of accidents to passengers. It applies to death, personal injury arising from incidents on board an aircraft or during embarking or disembarking operations. The liability of the carrier or air transport undertaking for […]

Aviation Security

Security An EU regulation provides common rules for security in civil aviation. The rules apply to all airports located in the EU other than those exclusively used for military purposes. They apply to all operators and carriers providing services at these airports. It also applies to service providers within the airport. The standards cover airport […]

Flights UK No Deal Notes

Purpose The purpose of this notice is to inform air passengers, the aviation industry and the public of the actions we are taking to prepare for the unlikely scenario that the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no deal. Preparing for EU exit is not just a matter for the government, so this […]

Aviation Security UK No Deal Notes

Aviation Safety UK No deal Notes

Purpose The purpose of this notice is to inform air passengers, the aviation industry and the public of the actions we are taking to prepare for the unlikely scenario that the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 without an agreement. Preparing for EU exit is not just a matter for the government, so this […]

Aviation Cargo Security UK Post-Deal Guidance

Guidance Aviation security for cargo Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the UK without disruption. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Air cargo between the UK and the EU Air cargo inbound to the UK from the rest of the world Regulations and standards Print […]

Aviation Working UK Post-Deal Guidance

Guidance Working and operating in the European aviation sector What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Transport Contents Requirements for aviation businesses operating in Europe Airline operating licences and certificates Aircraft certification Airports Stay up to date with aviation changes Print this […]

Aviation Connectivity EU Readiness 2021

Aviation Safety EU 2021 Readiness

UK Commons Committee Aerospace Impact

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Air Services

Air services from the EU to the UK in the event of ‘no deal’ UK position on reciprocity of rights for airlines from EU countries, and the basis on which flights will continue in the event of ‘no deal’. Published 7 March 2019 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Introduction Background Policy intention Traffic […]

Aviation Sector Guidance

Prepare to work and operate in the European aviation sector after Brexit What you may need to do to continue working and operating in the aviation industry after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). Published 14 January 2019 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Requirements for aviation businesses operating in Europe […]

Aviation Security Guidance

Aviation security for passengers and cargo if there’s no Brexit deal How possible changes to aviation security would affect businesses and passengers if the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 with no deal. Published 24 September 2018 Last updated 14 February 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Contents Aviation security […]

Aviation UK Parliament

EU Withdrawal Note Aviation Safety

Brussels, 13 April 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS EU AVIATION SAFETY RULES The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and secondary […]

EU Withdrawal Note Aviation & Maritime Security

Brussels, 5 July 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS AVIATION SECURITY AND MARITIME SECURITY The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and […]

EU Withdrawal Note Passenger Rights

Brussels, 27 February 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PASSENGER RIGHTS The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified withdrawal agreement1 establishes another date, all Union primary and […]

EU Withdrawal Note Air Transport

Brussels, 19 January 2018 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF AIR TRANSPORT The United Kingdom submitted on 29 March 2017 the notification of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This means that, unless a ratified […]

Aviation Cargo Security 2021 UK Guidance

Aviation security for cargo from 1 January 2021 Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the EU without disruption from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January […]

UK Aviation Safety Adaptations

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE AVIATION SAFETY (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) (NO. 2) REGULATIONS 2019 2019 No. [XXXX] 1. Introduction 1.1 This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by the Department for Transport and is laid before Parliament by Act. 1.2 This memorandum contains information for the Sifting Committees. 2. Purpose of the instrument 2.1 The instrument […]

Airport Slots

Allocation of time slots at EU airports Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 on common rules for the allocation of slots at EU airports. It has applied since 22 February 1993. It seeks to ensure that where airport capacity is scarce, the available landing and take-off slots* are used efficiently and distributed in an equitable, non-discriminatory and […]

Airspace and traffic

Air traffic management: Organisation and use of airspace in the Single European Sky Despite the disappearance of land frontiers, airspace frontiers nevertheless still exist. For this reason, the European Commission adopted, on 10 October 2001, a package of measures on air traffic management with a view to establishing the single European sky by the end […]

Air Services

Framework for creation of the single European sky (SES) Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation) It is part of a package of legislation on air traffic management designed to establish a single European sky to ensure the optimal use of European airspace […]

Air Safety

Civil aviation security: EU-wide rules Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security It lays down common rules and basic standards on aviation security and on procedures to monitor their implementation. It applies to all civil airports in the EU, as well as to air carriers and other […]

Airports

State aid — Guidelines on aid to airports and airlines Communication from the Commission — Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines It sets out general principles and compatibility conditions for state aid to airports and airlines, which aim at ensuring good connections between regions and the mobility of EU citizens, while minimising distortions […]

Aviation Crew

Aircrew regulation Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 — technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 It sets out detailed rules for civil aviation aircrew in respect of the common rules on civil aviation set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139. KEY POINTS The Regulation sets out detailed rules […]

Air Safety EU Guidance 2021

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT Brussels, 16 March 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (REV1) dated 18 January 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU AVIATION SAFETY RULES Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a ‘third country’.1 The Withdrawal […]

Air Transport

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT Brussels, 16 March 2020 REV1 – replaces the notice dated 11 December 2017 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF AIR TRANSPORT Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and has become a ‘third […]

Working in Aviation 2021 UK Guidance

Requirements for aviation businesses operating in Europe from 1 January 2021 Aerospace businesses, airlines and aviation personnel may need new or changed certification, licences and documentation to design, produce, maintain and operate aircraft between the UK and the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Personnel and organisations working in the aviation industry may need to take action to […]