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Regulation 45 Aircraft: exceptionsI1

United Kingdom

(1)

The prohibition in regulation 42(2)(c) (movement of aircraft) is not contravened by the landing of an aircraft in the United Kingdom if failing to land would endanger the lives of persons on board or the safety of the aircraft.

(2)

The prohibition in regulation 42(2)(b) is not contravened by the flight of an aircraft in UK airspace preparatory to a landing as mentioned in paragraph (1).

(3)

A prohibition or requirement in regulations 42(3) to (6) is not contravened by conduct necessary to—

(a)

avoid endangering the lives of persons on board or the safety of the aircraft,

(b)

protect the safety of another aircraft, or

(c)

protect the safety of persons on the ground.

(4)

In paragraph (2) “UK airspace” has the same meaning as in regulation 42(11).

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Reg. 45 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day, see reg. 1(3)