# The Civil Aviation (Allocation of Scarce Capacity) Regulations 2007, Regulation 21: Prevention of take-off

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Where the CAA has reason to believe that an aircraft is intended to be used on a flight in contravention of regulation 7, the CAA may—
(a) give to the operator or commander of the aircraft a direction that he must not cause or permit the aircraft to take off until further notice; and
(b) having given the direction, detain the aircraft until it is satisfied that it will not be used on a flight in contravention of regulation 7.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, “commander” will have the same meaning as in the Air Navigation Order

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3556/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-aviation-allocation-of-scarce-capacity-regulations-2007/regulation-21
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