# The Air Navigation Order 2016, Article 172: Licences and ratings no longer to be granted


(1) The CAA must not grant—
(a) a United Kingdom Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes); or
(b) a United Kingdom Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes),
to any person who was not on 31st December 2002 the holder of such a licence.
(2) The CAA must not grant—
(a) a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships); or
(b) a United Kingdom Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Balloons),
to any person who was not on 30th September 2025 the holder of such a licence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/article/172 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-2016/article-172
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