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Explanatory note

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These Regulations revoke and replace the Civil Aviation (Aerial Advertising) Regulations 1983 and the Civil Aviation (Aerial Advertising) (Captive Balloons) Regulations 1984. The principal changes are:

1

Any aircraft, other than a captive balloon (save as provided in regulation 4(c)), may now display any mark or inscription (other than an illuminated sign) on its body (not merely marks or inscriptions for identifying certain persons or the type of aircraft or its engines) (regulation 4(b)).

2

The restrictions on the circumstances in which marks or inscriptions may be displayed on the bodies of captive balloons have been relaxed (the attachment of banners or pennants to the mooring cables ceases to be a disqualifying factor) (regulation 4(c)).

3

Any captive balloon (other than a controllable balloon) and kite may now display any mark or inscription on a banner or pennant attached to its mooring cables (regulation 4(e)).

4

Any helicopter may now communicate information by means of illuminated or non-illuminated signs attached to it (regulation 4(g)).

5

Any balloon in free controlled flight may now display any identifying mark or inscription on any basket, car or other equipment attached to it (regulation 4(h)).