Week 2 - Regulation and Licensing

Question 1

To carry air passengers, mail or cargo in Europe, airlines must…

(4 things)

Answer 1

1) Possess a valid Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC)
2) Possess appropriate operating licences
3) Comply with relevant insurance, ownership and financial criteria
4) Possess Route Licences and Scarce Capacity Allocation Certificates (SCACs) for particular routes, if required.

Question 2

What does an AOC allow you to do?

Answer 2

It allows an individual or organisation to operate an aircraft for the purpose of commercial air transport (Charging passengers and/or cargo to fly on your aircraft).

Question 3

What are the 3 main types of AOC

Answer 3

1) A-to-B full - all the big airlines have this. Can fly domestically or internationally in all weather, IFR conditions, scheduled services or ad-hoc charters
2) A-to-B restricted - aerial photography, skydiving aircraft etc. - day VFR and points within the UK mainland, light aircraft.
3) A-to-A - flights must depart and land at the same aerodrome, day VFR only. Light aircraft. Limit to 50 nautical miles for aircraft.