Explanatory note

Non-public transport aircraft approaching to land on a runway in respect of which there is a notified instrument approach procedure must comply with any relevant aerodrome operating minima in relation to that runway. (Article 2(4)).

Several matters concerning the provision of air traffic services have been transferred from their original location in Schedule 13 to the 1989 Order to the main body thereof. In addition, a person may not provide any air traffic control services unless he has the approval of the Governor and complies with the terms of that approval. (Article 2(8)).

In order to take account of changes to Soviet and Chinese airspace parameters the co-ordinates of the flight navigation areas have been amended. (Article 2(11)).

The established practice, at offshore installations, for helicopters to switch off anti-collision lights with engines running to indicate when it is clear for personnel to approach the aircraft is now permitted. (Article 2(13)(b)).

In order to meet the requirements of amendments to Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and generally update the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations a new consolidated set of Regulations is enacted. (Article 2(14)).