TRANSITION TO EASA TRANSITION TO EASA REGULATIONS FOR FLIGHT CREW REGULATIONS FOR FLIGHT CREW

LICENCES IN THE UK LICENCES IN THE UK

CliffCliff Whittaker, Whittaker, Head of Licensing & Training PolicyHead of Licensing & Training Policy

November 2010November 2010

WARNING:WARNING:

The information in this presentation represents The information in this presentation represents the CAA’s interpretation (in November 2010) of the CAA’s interpretation (in November 2010) of proposed legislation that is not final, and is proposed legislation that is not final, and is therefore subject to change. Even if there are no therefore subject to change. Even if there are no further changes, it may be found in the future further changes, it may be found in the future that EASA has a different interpretation and so that EASA has a different interpretation and so the CAA’s position may change following the CAA’s position may change following discussion and agreement with the Agency and discussion and agreement with the Agency and other National Aviation Authorities.other National Aviation Authorities.

The proposals set out in this document are The proposals set out in this document are preliminary for discussion.preliminary for discussion.

CAA Information on licensing and EASA:CAA Information on licensing and EASA:

We have opened a dedicated page on our website where We have opened a dedicated page on our website where information will appear information will appear ––

www.caa.co.ukwww.caa.co.uk“Safety Regulation”, “EASA”“Safety Regulation”, “EASA”“EASA “EASA –– Licensing & Training Standards”Licensing & Training Standards”

The document The document ––“European Legislation “European Legislation –– The expected effects on The expected effects on the licensing of pilots in the UK” the licensing of pilots in the UK” may be found on this page. This will be revised and/or may be found on this page. This will be revised and/or supplemented with other documents on this webpage as supplemented with other documents on this webpage as more information becomes available.more information becomes available.

The proposed legislation:The proposed legislation:

EASAEASA--FCL FCL –– to replace JARto replace JAR--FCL 1 & 2 FCL 1 & 2 (similar but not the same).(similar but not the same).

PartPart--MED MED -- to replace JARto replace JAR--FCL 3FCL 3

PartPart--OR OR -- new requirements for thenew requirements for theapproval of organisations; (allapproval of organisations; (allregistered facilities to becomeregistered facilities to becomeapproved organisations).approved organisations).

PartPart--AR AR -- new requirements that Nationalnew requirements that NationalAviation Authorities must complyAviation Authorities must complywith.with.

The proposed legislation:The proposed legislation:

Under proposed EU regulations a pilot must have Under proposed EU regulations a pilot must have an EASA licence (or an individual validation of a an EASA licence (or an individual validation of a nonnon--EU licence) to fly an aircraft that is within the EU licence) to fly an aircraft that is within the scope of EASA’s regulations. National licences scope of EASA’s regulations. National licences will remain valid for nonwill remain valid for non--EASA aircraft.EASA aircraft.

(This means that when the EASA regulations come fully (This means that when the EASA regulations come fully into force a lifetime UK PPL(A) with SEP Class Rating will into force a lifetime UK PPL(A) with SEP Class Rating will not be a valid licence for the Cessna 172, Piper Pa28, etc, not be a valid licence for the Cessna 172, Piper Pa28, etc, wherever registered, but will remain valid for the Auster, wherever registered, but will remain valid for the Auster, Tigermoth and other “nonTigermoth and other “non--EASA” aircraft).EASA” aircraft).

Microlights.Light Gyroplanes.Amateur-built aircraft.Ex-military Aircraft, (and replicas of these)*.Vintage/Historic aircraft (designed before 1955).Complex Historic aircraft (and replicas of these)*.Research / scientific aircraft.Light gliders, including foot-launchedUAVs with an operating mass of less than 150kgAny aircraft under 70 kg without pilot.Plus - State Aircraft (including military, Police, SAR)

These aircraft will remain under national rules, (except those marked * when used for Commercial Air Transport).(CAP 747 lists EASA and Non-EASA aircraft types).

EU rules apply to all aircraft (wherever registered) except:

EUROPEAN RULEMAKING TIMETABLEEUROPEAN RULEMAKING TIMETABLE

RULE CRD Publication Opinion Published as law

Part-FCL April 2010 August 2010 ?

Part-MED 15 June 2010 December 2010 ?

Part-AR August 2010 February 2011 ?

Part-OR August 2010 February 2011 ?

Part-OPS October 2010 April 2011 ?

NPA for simplified Instrument rating due 1NPA for simplified Instrument rating due 1stst quarter 2011quarter 2011

We expect all to be applicable from 8We expect all to be applicable from 8thth April 2012April 2012

There are three distinct areas of work for the CAA:There are three distinct areas of work for the CAA:

-- to be ready to issue new licences, medicals and to be ready to issue new licences, medicals and organisation approvals in accordance with EASAorganisation approvals in accordance with EASArules rules –– Parts FCL, MED, OR, and AR; Parts FCL, MED, OR, and AR;

-- conversion of existing licences and approvals intoconversion of existing licences and approvals intoappropriate EASA equivalents; and appropriate EASA equivalents; and

-- consolidation of the remaining national licences,consolidation of the remaining national licences,medicals, and approvals into a coherent andmedicals, and approvals into a coherent andmanageable system.manageable system.

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– New EASA LicencesNew EASA LicencesFrom 8From 8thth April 2012:April 2012:

The CAA must be ready to issue new EASA licences that The CAA must be ready to issue new EASA licences that are equivalent to the JARare equivalent to the JAR--FCL licences we currently issue; FCL licences we currently issue; including all EASA ratings. This will enable the CAA to including all EASA ratings. This will enable the CAA to issue new licences and to replace JAR licences that are issue new licences and to replace JAR licences that are expiring or being amended.expiring or being amended.

There is expected to be an optThere is expected to be an opt--out period of 3 years for the out period of 3 years for the grant of new EASA licences that have no JAR equivalent grant of new EASA licences that have no JAR equivalent ––-- Light Aircraft Pilots licence (Aeroplane / Helicopter / Light Aircraft Pilots licence (Aeroplane / Helicopter / Sailplane / Balloon), and SPL(Sailplane), BPL(Balloon).Sailplane / Balloon), and SPL(Sailplane), BPL(Balloon).

The CAA may have to defer accepting applications for LAPL, SPL aThe CAA may have to defer accepting applications for LAPL, SPL and BPL until nd BPL until sometime after April 2012; pilots will be able to continue to flsometime after April 2012; pilots will be able to continue to fly (at least in the y (at least in the UK) under national arrangements, for the period of the opt out.UK) under national arrangements, for the period of the opt out.

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– JAR Licences 1JAR Licences 1

From 8From 8thth April 2012:April 2012:

All current JARAll current JAR--FCL licences (unrestricted) become EASA FCL licences (unrestricted) become EASA licences licences –– and on expiry will be reand on expiry will be re--issued as nonissued as non--expiring expiring EASA licences, EASA licences, (note that there is no choice about this)(note that there is no choice about this); ;

All current JARAll current JAR--FCL 3 medicals become EASA medicals;FCL 3 medicals become EASA medicals;

All new applicants for European licences will be issued All new applicants for European licences will be issued with nonwith non--expiring EASA licences; expiring EASA licences;

When renewed, reWhen renewed, re--issued or amended, all JARissued or amended, all JAR--FCL FCL licences will be sent out as nonlicences will be sent out as non--expiring EASA licences.expiring EASA licences.

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– JAR Training 2JAR Training 2From 8From 8thth April 2012 April 2012 –– assuming proposed opt outs are given assuming proposed opt outs are given from this date:from this date:

All currently approved organisations and approved courses becomeAll currently approved organisations and approved courses becomeEASAEASA--approved for up to 2 years. Organisations and courses must be approved for up to 2 years. Organisations and courses must be demonstrated to be in compliance with Part OR and Part FCL by 8demonstrated to be in compliance with Part OR and Part FCL by 8thth

April 2014;April 2014;

Registered Facilities may continue to instruct for PPLs until 8Registered Facilities may continue to instruct for PPLs until 8thth April April 2015; after that only Approved Training Organisations will be ab2015; after that only Approved Training Organisations will be able to le to train for any EASA licence. (3 year transition for Registered fatrain for any EASA licence. (3 year transition for Registered facilities)cilities)

Pilots whose training period includes the 8Pilots whose training period includes the 8thth April 2012 will be credited April 2012 will be credited with training prior to 8with training prior to 8thth April 2012 for up to 4 years April 2012 for up to 4 years –– (8/4/2016). (8/4/2016). And, taking account of the above, may continue on the same JAR And, taking account of the above, may continue on the same JAR course until 8course until 8thth April 2014. April 2014. (Note: This may affect whether JAR “frozen” ATPL exam credits (Note: This may affect whether JAR “frozen” ATPL exam credits –– 7 years 7 years -- can can be credited beyond 8be credited beyond 8thth April 2016). April 2016).

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– National Licences 1National Licences 1From 8From 8thth April 2012 April 2012 –– assuming the proposed opt outs are assuming the proposed opt outs are given from this date:given from this date:

Member State National (nonMember State National (non--JAR) licences may continue to be JAR) licences may continue to be used for all EASA aeroplanes and helicopters for up to 2 years used for all EASA aeroplanes and helicopters for up to 2 years –– to 8to 8thth April 2014.April 2014.

Member State National licences may continue to be used for Member State National licences may continue to be used for other aircraft and aeroplanes and helicopters within the scope other aircraft and aeroplanes and helicopters within the scope of the LAPL (with privileges limited to those of the LAPL, and of the LAPL (with privileges limited to those of the LAPL, and to Gto G--registered aircraft) for up to 3 years registered aircraft) for up to 3 years –– to 8to 8thth April 2015. April 2015. (Note: At present we are assuming that this means that national (Note: At present we are assuming that this means that national rules still apply, so rules still apply, so that EASA gliders may continue to be flown for private purposes that EASA gliders may continue to be flown for private purposes in the UK without in the UK without licences in this period licences in this period –– but flying in Europe without licences may be a problem). but flying in Europe without licences may be a problem).

Pilots who fly nonPilots who fly non--EASA aircraft EASA aircraft onlyonly using Member State using Member State national licences / national rules may continue to do so, national licences / national rules may continue to do so, unaffected by EU regulations.unaffected by EU regulations.

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– National Licences 2National Licences 2From 8From 8thth April 2012 April 2012 –– assuming the proposed opt outs are assuming the proposed opt outs are given from this date:given from this date:

Anyone with a Member State national licence wishing to fly Anyone with a Member State national licence wishing to fly EASA aircraft beyond 8EASA aircraft beyond 8thth April 2014 (aeroplanes and April 2014 (aeroplanes and helicopters over 2000kg) and 8helicopters over 2000kg) and 8thth April 2015 (all other April 2015 (all other aircraft) will have to obtain an EASA licence by then. aircraft) will have to obtain an EASA licence by then.

The draft EASA FCL Regulation provides an Annex with The draft EASA FCL Regulation provides an Annex with conversion criteria for licences, aircraft and instructor conversion criteria for licences, aircraft and instructor ratings (essentially existing licence plus specified ratings (essentially existing licence plus specified experience) experience) –– similar to the original JAR conversion similar to the original JAR conversion criteria.criteria.

The regulation also allows the alternative of a “Conversion The regulation also allows the alternative of a “Conversion Report”, submitted by the NAA to EASA for agreement of Report”, submitted by the NAA to EASA for agreement of the conversion terms.the conversion terms.

Expected effects and timetable Expected effects and timetable –– National Licences 3National Licences 3From 8From 8thth April 2012 April 2012 –– Validations (no opt outs):Validations (no opt outs):

Holders of 3Holders of 3rdrd Country licences will have to have an Country licences will have to have an individual validation issued by the Member State where they individual validation issued by the Member State where they are resident or established before flying an EASA aircraft are resident or established before flying an EASA aircraft registered in the EU, (even for private flight). registered in the EU, (even for private flight).

This may only be granted once, for one year. It may be This may only be granted once, for one year. It may be extended once if the pilot is training for an EASA licence; extended once if the pilot is training for an EASA licence; the extension should allow a reasonable period to obtain the extension should allow a reasonable period to obtain that licence. that licence.

European and UK legal opinion is that the Basic Regulation European and UK legal opinion is that the Basic Regulation makes the above also applicable to EASA aircraft that are makes the above also applicable to EASA aircraft that are registered in 3registered in 3rdrd countries, but are flown within the EU by countries, but are flown within the EU by EU citizens with 3EU citizens with 3rdrd country licences. Final text of FCL country licences. Final text of FCL Regulation awaited.Regulation awaited.

EASA aircraft and national aircraft EASA aircraft and national aircraft –– further aspects 1. further aspects 1.

Use of EASA licences for Annex II and State aircraft.Use of EASA licences for Annex II and State aircraft.

The CAA intends to amend the ANO so that EASA The CAA intends to amend the ANO so that EASA licences with Class and Type ratings will be valid for nonlicences with Class and Type ratings will be valid for non--EASA aircraft within the same Class and Type ratings EASA aircraft within the same Class and Type ratings ––(avoiding the necessity to hold a national licence with (avoiding the necessity to hold a national licence with SEP as well in order to fly an Auster, Tigermoth, or SEP as well in order to fly an Auster, Tigermoth, or homebuilt aeroplane). homebuilt aeroplane).

Pilots with EASA licences will then be able to fly EASA Pilots with EASA licences will then be able to fly EASA aircraft and most nonaircraft and most non--EASA aircraft.EASA aircraft.

EASA aircraft and national aircraft EASA aircraft and national aircraft –– further aspects 2. further aspects 2.

Pilots with ratings for nonPilots with ratings for non--EASA aircraft.EASA aircraft.

Problems may arise where existing holders of JAR and Problems may arise where existing holders of JAR and national licences have ratings that are not included in Partnational licences have ratings that are not included in Part--FCL, such as a type rating for a nonFCL, such as a type rating for a non--EASA aircraft. EASA aircraft.

There is no provision in PartThere is no provision in Part--FCL or PartFCL or Part--AR to include AR to include national ratings on EASA licences. national ratings on EASA licences.

To allow the flexibility to address such cases the CAA is To allow the flexibility to address such cases the CAA is considering reconsidering re--introducing the UK PPL, UK CPL, and UK introducing the UK PPL, UK CPL, and UK ATPL, alongside the NPPL(A), but valid for nonATPL, alongside the NPPL(A), but valid for non--EASA aircraft EASA aircraft only. This would provide for an ICAO licence to be issued to only. This would provide for an ICAO licence to be issued to EASA licence holders as necessary to provide UK national EASA licence holders as necessary to provide UK national ratings; (not valid for EASA aircraft). ratings; (not valid for EASA aircraft).

Conversions Conversions –– Example 1. Example 1.

JARJAR--FCL licence with JAR/EASA ratings only.FCL licence with JAR/EASA ratings only.

The licence automatically becomes an EASA licence on 8The licence automatically becomes an EASA licence on 8thth

April 2012. April 2012.

Ratings will be subject to EASA Part FCL revalidation / Ratings will be subject to EASA Part FCL revalidation / renewal rules.renewal rules.

When the licence expires or is amended by the CAA it will be When the licence expires or is amended by the CAA it will be replaced with a nonreplaced with a non--expiring EASA licence, showing the expiring EASA licence, showing the ratings that are valid on the date the new licence is issued. ratings that are valid on the date the new licence is issued.

(Part AR stipulates that an EASA licence must be re(Part AR stipulates that an EASA licence must be re--issued whenever it is issued whenever it is amended by the Competent Authority, and that only current ratingamended by the Competent Authority, and that only current ratings are shown on s are shown on the new licence. Lapsed ratings may subsequently be added when tthe new licence. Lapsed ratings may subsequently be added when the renewal he renewal requirements are met).requirements are met).

Conversions Conversions –– Example 2. Example 2.

JARJAR--FCL licence with JAR/EASA ratings and a microlight FCL licence with JAR/EASA ratings and a microlight rating.rating.

The licence automatically becomes an EASA licence on 8The licence automatically becomes an EASA licence on 8thth

April 2012 April 2012 –– it will also be valid under the ANO for Annex II it will also be valid under the ANO for Annex II aircraft, including microlights. aircraft, including microlights.

When the licence expires or is amended by the CAA it will be When the licence expires or is amended by the CAA it will be replaced with a nonreplaced with a non--expiring EASA licence, showing the expiring EASA licence, showing the EASA ratings that are valid. EASA ratings that are valid.

If the microlight rating is also valid, a new UK PPL, CPL, If the microlight rating is also valid, a new UK PPL, CPL, ATPL or NPPL should be issued with the microlight rating ATPL or NPPL should be issued with the microlight rating entered on it. entered on it. (The EASA medical supporting the EASA licence will be acceptable(The EASA medical supporting the EASA licence will be acceptable for the UK for the UK national licence, including the NPPL)national licence, including the NPPL)

Conversions Conversions –– Example 3. Example 3.

UK NonUK Non--JAR licence with JAR/EASA ratings only. JAR licence with JAR/EASA ratings only.

The licence must be presented for conversion before the The licence must be presented for conversion before the appropriate opt out deadline, with evidence of having met the appropriate opt out deadline, with evidence of having met the conversion criteria. conversion criteria.

Subject to the conversion criteria having been met, a new Subject to the conversion criteria having been met, a new nonnon--expiring EASA licence will be issued, showing the EASA expiring EASA licence will be issued, showing the EASA ratings that are valid on the date of issue. ratings that are valid on the date of issue.

If the pilot wishes to retain a national licence as well, If the pilot wishes to retain a national licence as well, application may be made for the appropriate national licence application may be made for the appropriate national licence and a new licence and a new licence -- marked “Not valid for EASA aircraft” marked “Not valid for EASA aircraft” --should be issued with the appropriate Class ratings should be issued with the appropriate Class ratings ––(common to the EASA licence).(common to the EASA licence).

Conversions Conversions –– Example 4. Example 4.

UK NonUK Non--JAR licence with JAR/EASA and national ratings. JAR licence with JAR/EASA and national ratings.

The licence must be presented for conversion before the The licence must be presented for conversion before the appropriate opt out deadline, with evidence of having met appropriate opt out deadline, with evidence of having met the conversion criteria. the conversion criteria.

Subject to the conversion criteria having been met, a new Subject to the conversion criteria having been met, a new nonnon--expiring EASA licence will be issued, showing the expiring EASA licence will be issued, showing the EASA ratings that are valid on the date of issue. EASA ratings that are valid on the date of issue.

And a new national licence may be issued And a new national licence may be issued -- marked “Not marked “Not valid for EASA aircraft” valid for EASA aircraft” –– carrying the same Class ratings as carrying the same Class ratings as the EASA licence, and the valid national ratings. This may the EASA licence, and the valid national ratings. This may be a PPL, CPL or ATPL depending upon the original licence. be a PPL, CPL or ATPL depending upon the original licence.

Proposal for rationalisation of the national rules and Proposal for rationalisation of the national rules and legacy licences. legacy licences.

The ANO should be amended such that, at the end of the EASA opt The ANO should be amended such that, at the end of the EASA opt out out periods, all remaining national licences are deemed to be NPPLs,periods, all remaining national licences are deemed to be NPPLs, UK UK PPLs, UK CPLs, or UK ATPLs (according to criteria in the ANO) anPPLs, UK CPLs, or UK ATPLs (according to criteria in the ANO) and d when next amended by the CAA, or an application, they will be rewhen next amended by the CAA, or an application, they will be re--issued as such.issued as such.

As far as is practicable, the privileges of national licences shAs far as is practicable, the privileges of national licences should be ould be the same as the EASA equivalents where these exist (except that the same as the EASA equivalents where these exist (except that they they will not be valid for EASA aircraft).will not be valid for EASA aircraft).

For ratings on national licences that are the same as EASA ratinFor ratings on national licences that are the same as EASA ratings, gs, EASA rules should apply in their entirety.EASA rules should apply in their entirety.

For UK national ratings on national licences, the same qualificaFor UK national ratings on national licences, the same qualification and tion and renewal requirements should apply to all licence holders.renewal requirements should apply to all licence holders.

National Licences National Licences –– Important Notes. Important Notes.

•• The PartThe Part--FCL Regulation stipulates that conversion terms are only FCL Regulation stipulates that conversion terms are only available to national licences issued available to national licences issued prior toprior to 88thth April 2012. Any national April 2012. Any national licence issued after that date will not be eligible for conversilicence issued after that date will not be eligible for conversion. on.

•• New UK PPLs, CPLs, ATPLs will be issued only to holders of EASANew UK PPLs, CPLs, ATPLs will be issued only to holders of EASAequivalent licences (to enable inclusion of national ratings); tequivalent licences (to enable inclusion of national ratings); there will here will be no national training scheme to obtain these licences.be no national training scheme to obtain these licences.

•• The same should apply to new NPPLs with SSEA or SLMG ratings, soThe same should apply to new NPPLs with SSEA or SLMG ratings, sothat they may be issued to LAPL holders; but there is little reathat they may be issued to LAPL holders; but there is little reason to son to issue new NPPLs for SSEA and SLMG to LAPL holders as there are nissue new NPPLs for SSEA and SLMG to LAPL holders as there are no o supplementary national ratings to add. (NPPLs will be issued forsupplementary national ratings to add. (NPPLs will be issued formicrolights and light gyroplanes as there are no EASA equivalentmicrolights and light gyroplanes as there are no EASA equivalents)s)

•• Therefore, from April 2012 (plus opt outs), the only national liTherefore, from April 2012 (plus opt outs), the only national licences cences that will be obtainable by national rules (without gaining an EAthat will be obtainable by national rules (without gaining an EASA SA licence) will be: Microlight; Gyroplane; and Unmanned Aircraft licence) will be: Microlight; Gyroplane; and Unmanned Aircraft licences. licences.

Proposal for future of IMC rating Proposal for future of IMC rating –– Speculative. Speculative.

Pilots who continue to hold UK national licences should be Pilots who continue to hold UK national licences should be able to retain the IMC rating able to retain the IMC rating –– but only for use on nonbut only for use on non--EASA EASA aircraft.aircraft.

(Subject to confirmation)(Subject to confirmation) -- Where an applicant for an EASA Where an applicant for an EASA licence holds a valid IMC rating that was first held before 8licence holds a valid IMC rating that was first held before 8thth

April 2012, the entry on the EASA licence may be something April 2012, the entry on the EASA licence may be something like:like:

En Route Instrument RatingEn Route Instrument RatingInstrument Rating (Restricted UK)Instrument Rating (Restricted UK)

Restrictions Restrictions –– Instrument Rating restricted to UK registered Instrument Rating restricted to UK registered aircraft in UK airspace, etc, etc (equivalent to current IMCr).aircraft in UK airspace, etc, etc (equivalent to current IMCr).

Guidance Material Guidance Material -- LASORS will have to be replaced by a new LASORS will have to be replaced by a new publication, (CAP). We may also have a CAP that will contain allpublication, (CAP). We may also have a CAP that will contain allUK AMCs.UK AMCs.

Credit for military training Credit for military training –– The current arrangements will The current arrangements will cease on 8cease on 8thth April 2012. The draft FCL regulation makes April 2012. The draft FCL regulation makes provision for a crediting scheme that must be agreed by EASA. provision for a crediting scheme that must be agreed by EASA. The MoD has been alerted to the need to produce a conversion The MoD has been alerted to the need to produce a conversion report. This may be completed after 8report. This may be completed after 8thth April 2012, but credit April 2012, but credit cannot be given until the report is agreed by EASA.cannot be given until the report is agreed by EASA.

Exemptions Exemptions –– A formal exemption will be needed for every A formal exemption will be needed for every alleviation from any requirement. The scope for issuing alleviation from any requirement. The scope for issuing exemptions in respect of EASA licensing rules will be under exemptions in respect of EASA licensing rules will be under Article 14(4) and very restricted compared with current CAA Article 14(4) and very restricted compared with current CAA discretion, and subject to being overruled by the Commission.discretion, and subject to being overruled by the Commission.

Other Issues: Other Issues:

Summary: Summary: •• JAR licences become EASA licences and will be replaced on expiryJAR licences become EASA licences and will be replaced on expiry or or

amendment.amendment.

• National licences will need to be replaced within specified dates (convert to JAR in 2011 and avoid the transition period?)

• National and EASA licences will be valid for (most) non-EASA aircraft.

• Pilots who fly non-EASA aircraft only may continue with national licences.

• No national ratings on EASA licences – Pilots may hold both national and EASA licences.

• New national licences cannot be converted into EASA licences.

• All non-EU licences must be validated for flight of aircraft registered in the EU – (and outside the EU)

• Training schools to be compliant within 2 years.

• Training for non-commercial licences to be by ATOs only after 3 years.

• The Military credit scheme may be interrupted.

• Exemptions will be more limited.

EASA ExemptionsEASA ExemptionsRegulation 216/2008 Article 14(4) / (5)Regulation 216/2008 Article 14(4) / (5)

4. Member States may grant exemptions from the substantive requirements laid down in this Regulation and its implementing rules in the event of unforeseen urgent operational circumstances or operational needs of a limited duration, provided the level of safety is not adversely affected. The Agency, the Commission and the other Member States shall be notified of any such exemptions as soon as they become repetitive or where they are granted for periods of more than two months.

EASA ExemptionsEASA Exemptions

Regulation 216/2008 Article 14(4) / (5)Regulation 216/2008 Article 14(4) / (5)

5. The Agency shall assess whether the exemptions notified by a Member State are less restrictive than the applicable Community provisions and, within one month of being notified thereof, shall issue a recommendation in accordance with Article 18(b) on whether these exemptions comply with the general safety objectives of this Regulation or any other rule of Community law.If an exemption does not comply with the general safety objectives of this Regulation or any other rule of Community law, the Commission shall take a decision not to permit the exemption in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 65(7). In such a case, the Member State concerned shall revoke the exemption.

Questions??Questions??