# The Air Navigation Order 1995, Article 59: Authority of commander of aircraft


Every person in an aircraft registered in the United Kingdom shall obey all lawful commands which the commander of that aircraft may give for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried therein, or the safety, efficiency or regularity of air navigation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1038/article/59 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-1995/article-59
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