FAQ Answer

FAQ Answer

How does EASA define "Commercial Air Transport Operations"?

EASA has not defined Commercial Air Transport (CAT) Operations in the draft aerodrome regulations; however, to meet requirements for EU-OPS (Regulation (EC) 1794/2006) the following definition applies:

'A flight carrying passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire where the principal purpose for their carriage is to transport them, and where a seat on the flight or the right to have cargo or mail carried is available to any member of the public, shall be deemed to be for commercial air transport. This includes flights carrying passengers for remuneration or hire, which begins and ends at the same aerodrome.'


EASA Aerodromes

  1. Will the aerodrome licence fee increase?
  2. When will the EASA regulations take effect?
  3. Will there be a chance to opt out?
  4. Can an aerodrome be exempted from the scope?
  5. Will CAP 168 still be the main regulatory document for aerodromes that fall within the scope of EASA?
  6. Will there be cost implications to aerodrome licence holders following the introduction of EASA aerodrome regulations instead of CAP 168?
  7. What will happen to aerodromes that do not fall within the scope of EASA?
  8. Will CAP 168 still be the main regulatory document for national aerodromes?
  9. In the future will the aerodrome inspector be from the UK CAA or EASA?
  10. How does EASA define "Commercial Air Transport Operations"?
  11. Can the EASA regulations be influenced?
  12. How is the UK CAA involved in the proposed changes?
  13. Which aerodromes will fall within the scope of EASA?
  14. How is the UK aerodrome industry involved in the proposed changes?
  15. Will there be grandfather rights for existing licensed aerodromes?
  16. How will the CAA notify industry of significant developments in the rulemaking process?
  17. Will there be a transition period when the new rules come into effect?