PART 1 Introductory

3 Application of this Order
1 This Order applies in relation to—
(a) the operation of aircraft by an operator who—
(i) is established in the United Kingdom; or
(ii) whose principal place of business is in the United Kingdom;
(b) the operation of spacecraft which launch or, as the case may be, are to launch, from—
(i) a spaceport in the United Kingdom; or
(ii) carrier aircraft, which launch or, as the case may be, are to launch, from an aerodrome or a spaceport in the United Kingdom.
2 This Order does not apply in relation to the operation of military aircraft or spacecraft.
3 In this article, “military aircraft or spacecraft” means—
(a) the naval, army or air force aircraft or spacecraft of any country;
(b) any aircraft or spacecraft for which there is in force a certificate issued by the Secretary of State that the aircraft is to be treated for the purpose of this Order as a military aircraft or spacecraft.
Art. 3 in force at 7.8.2019, see art. 1