Air Operations

Scope extract · Article 1

1. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for air operations with aeroplanes and rotorcraft, including ramp inspections of aircraft of operators under the safety oversight of another State when landed at aerodromes located in the territory subject to the provisions of the Treaties. 1a. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for innovative air mobility operations in accordance with visual flight rules by day conducted with the surface in sight with single pilot manned aircraft with a vertical take-off and landing capability referred to in points (b)(i) and (ii) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139. 2. This Regulation also lays down detailed rules on the conditions for issuing, maintaining, amending, limiting, suspending or revoking the certificates of operators of aircraft referred to in points (b) (i) and (ii) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, except for balloons and sailplanes, engaged in commercial air transport operation, the privileges and responsibilities of the holders of certificates as well as conditions under which operations shall be prohibited, limited or subject to certain conditions in the interest of safety.

IR · Article 1 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2025/133 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026