The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Commencement: 1st May 2026

Amends: Assimilated Regulation 2018/1139 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency

 

Mini Summary

Under the Assimilated Regulation 2018/1139 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, common rules for civil aviation are established, including environmental protection requirements relating to noise and emissions.

The primary UK legislation covering environmental impacts from aviation in the UK is the Civil Aviation Act 1982.

N.B. Only environmental matters and updates are included within this entry.

 

Duties

Organisations who design, produce and maintain aircraft, their engines, propellers, parts and non-installed equipment must ensure that this equipment complies with the environmental protection requirements set in Annex 16 of the Chicago Convention*.

* Annex 16 of the Chicago Convention contains environmental standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

 

Amendment

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) may grant exemptions from all but the essential requirements in Chapter III without the need to meet pre-conditions. These exemptions may be subject to conditions set by the CAA. There are no changes to duties for organisations.

 

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