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This Order revokes and replaces the Air Navigation (Noise Certification) Order 1987. In addition to some minor and drafting amendments the following change is made:—

A subsonic aeroplane registered in the United Kingdom after 1st November 1990 and powered by turbojet or turbofan engines which either has a maximum total weight authorised of more than 34,000kg or is capable of seating more than 19 passengers is prohibited from taking off or landing in the United Kingdom or in any other Member State of the European Community unless there is in force in respect of that aeroplane a noise certificate issued by the CAA certifying that the aeroplane complies with the applicable standards specified in article 6(3) of the Order (article 5(2)).

The publication British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section N — Noise Issue 5 and the Convention on International Civil Aviation referred to in article 3 can be purchased from the Civil Aviation Authority, Greville House, 37 Gratton Road, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 2BN.