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.