These Regulations may be cited as the Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025.
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
Published: Wed 16th Jul 25
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 amend several EU regulations concerning civil aviation safety.
Key changes include modifications to pilot licensing (specifically the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence), training requirements for pilots and organizations, and air operations, particularly concerning cost-shared flights.
The regulations also introduce a new balloon pilot license structure and clarify the roles and requirements for flight instructors and examiners.
Several corrections to previous regulations are also included.
Arguments For
Improved Safety and Standardization: The regulations aim to enhance aviation safety by modernizing licensing, training, and operational procedures, aligning them with current best practices and technological advancements.
Harmonization with EU Regulations: The amendments bring UK aviation regulations in line with the common rules across the EU, facilitating smoother international operations and promoting fair competition.
Streamlined Licensing and Training Procedures: The changes simplify licensing processes for pilots and training organizations, potentially reducing administrative burden and costs.
Clarity and Legal Certainty: The amendments aim to clarify ambiguities and inconsistencies in existing regulations leading to greater transparency and accountability for all stakeholders.
Arguments Against
Potential Administrative Burden on Training Organizations: Implementing the changes may initially create an administrative and financial burden on ATOs and DTOs, particularly concerning modifications to aircraft and training programs.
Unintended Consequences of Regulatory Changes: Complex amendments to existing regulations might lead to unforeseen consequences, requiring further regulatory adjustments in the future.
Cost Implications for Pilots: Changes to licensing and training requirements might lead to additional costs for pilots seeking upgrades or renewals of their licenses.
Potential Disruption to Existing Operations: The implementation of the regulations could temporarily disrupt aviation operations, particularly during the transition period.
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 17(1), 23(1), 27(1), 31(1), 62(14), 62(15) and 127(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation1.
The Secretary of State created these regulations using powers granted by specific articles within Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, which establishes common rules for civil aviation in Europe.
PART 1Introduction
Citation, commencement and extent1.
(1)
(2)
Regulations 1 and 17 to 21 come into force on 15th September 2025.
(3)
Regulations 7(2) and 13(1) come into force immediately after the coming into force of regulations 4 and 17 of the Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 20242.
(4)
The remainder comes into force on 1st October 2025.
(5)
These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
This part introduces the regulations.
It provides the official title (Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025), sets the commencement dates for different sections (September 15th and October 1st, 2025, with some immediate effect based on previous regulations), and specifies that the regulations apply across the UK.
PART 2Amendment of assimilated law
CHAPTER 1Amendment of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
Amendment of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/20112.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 is amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 9.
Part 2 details amendments to several EU regulations.
Chapter 1 focuses on Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, concerning aircrew.
Subsequent Chapters amend other regulations, (EU) No 965/2012 (air operations), (EU) 2018/395 (balloon operations), and (EU) 2018/1976 (sailplane operations).
These amendments cover aspects such as pilot licensing, training requirements, and operational procedures.
The omitted sections contain detailed, specific edits to articles and annexes within the referenced regulations.
[Summary of omitted sections]: Regulations 3-9 amend various articles and annexes of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, primarily concerning pilot licensing (LAPL, PPL), training organizations (ATOs, DTOs), and flight time crediting. Regulations 10-13 amend Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, largely concerning definitions related to 'cost-shared flights' and flight cost regulations, placing new requirements on advertising of cost shared flights. Regulations 14-16 amend Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395, addressing balloon pilot licenses (commercial and non-commercial operation ratings), pilot training requirements, and examiner qualifications. Regulations 17-21 amend Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, making changes to licensing and training regulations for sailplanes, including the introduction of a new Basic Instructor certificate and addressing various procedural elements. Regulation 22 and its subsections correct errors in Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 related to airworthiness certification.
The omitted sections contain detailed and numerous specific amendments to existing EU regulations governing various aspects of aviation safety.
These amendments cover topics ranging from precise alterations in the wording of existing articles to entire section rewrites, focusing on issues of pilot licensing, training, operational requirements, and airworthiness.
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