The functions of the CAA shall be—
(a)the functions conferred on it by the following provisions of this Part of this Act;
(b)the functions conferred on it by or under this Act with respect to the licensing of air transport, the licensing of the provision of accommodation in aircraft, the provision of air navigation services F1... and the provision of assistance and information;
(c)such functions as are for the time being conferred on it by or under Air Navigation Orders with respect to the registration of aircraft, the safety of air navigation and aircraft (including airworthiness [F2the health of persons on board aircraft,]), the control of air traffic, the certification of operators of aircraft and the licensing of air crews and aerodromes;
(d)such other functions as are for the time being conferred on it by virtue of this Act or any other enactment;
and nothing in this Act relating to the CAA shall be construed as derogating from any power exercisable by virtue of any enactment whatsoever (including an enactment contained in this Act) to make an Order in Council or other instrument conferring a function on the CAA.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 3(b) omitted (10.11.2011) by virtue of The Airport Charges Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2491), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 1(2)
F2Words in s. 3(c) inserted (1.3.2007) by Civil Aviation Act 2006 (c. 34), ss. 8(3), 14; S.I. 2007/598, art. 2, Sch. 1