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Licences and other approvals

An overview - guidance for your application

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We issue a range of licences, permits and approvals to individuals and organisations throughout the aviation industry.

Find information about what we do and guidance on how to apply.

Individuals

Aircraft owners

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Air Traffic Controllers, Flight Information Service Officers and Radio Operators

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Cabin crew

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Engineers

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Private pilots

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Professional pilots

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Organisations

Aircraft maintenance organisations

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Airlines

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Airports

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Balloon operator

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Corporate operator

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Travel company

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By subject

Aircraft

Airworthiness and maintenance

Leasing

Navigation approvals

Operation approvals

Pilot licences

Registration and ownership

 

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Airlines

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Airports

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Airspace

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Air traffic control

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Cabin crew

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Drones and remotely piloted aircraft

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Space activities

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