PART 1Introductory

Application of this OrderI13

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.