PART 3Prohibition on the arrival of aircraft and vessels into Northern Ireland
Prohibition on arrival of aircraft into Northern Ireland17
1
Subject to paragraph (2), this regulation applies in relation to an aircraft whose last point of departure was in a country or territory listed in paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 (“a relevant aircraft”).
2
This regulation does not apply in relation to—
a
a commercially operated aircraft carrying no passengers,
b
an aircraft operated by or in support of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom,
c
an aircraft operated by or in support of a foreign country or territory where, prior to its arrival in Northern Ireland, a United Kingdom Government Department has provided written confirmation to the operator that the aircraft is carrying passengers who are travelling to conduct official business within the United Kingdom.
3
The operator must not cause or permit a relevant aircraft to land in Northern Ireland unless—
a
landing in Northern Ireland is reasonably necessary to secure the safety of the aircraft or the health and safety of any person aboard it,
b
the landing is only for the purposes or refuelling or aircraft maintenance, and no passengers are permitted to board, or disembark from, the aircraft, or
c
the aircraft is an air ambulance and landing for the purposes of transporting a person for medical treatment.