1. ILLEGAL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Paul Cremin Head of UK Aviation Safety, SAFA & PERMITS BBGA Conference – 6 March 2012 Paul Cremin Head of UK Aviation Safety, SAFA & PERMITS BBGA Conference – 6 March 2012

2. What is an Illegal Public Transport? Third country aircraft operating commercially in the UK without the necessary permission from the Secretary of State (DFT) EEA aircraft operating commercial in the UK without an AOC or operating licence Third country aircraft operating commercially in the UK without the necessary permission from the Secretary of State (DFT) EEA aircraft operating commercial in the UK without an AOC or operating licence

3. Permission Private flights do not require a Permit Corporate owned aircraft operated solely for its own corporate activity Privately owned aircraft not used for hire and reward Third Country Operators require permission of the Secretary of State – minimum 48hrs in advance of flight EEA aircraft operating to or from the UK to or from a point outside the EEA Private flights do not require a Permit Corporate owned aircraft operated solely for its own corporate activity Privately owned aircraft not used for hire and reward Third Country Operators require permission of the Secretary of State – minimum 48hrs in advance of flight EEA aircraft operating to or from the UK to or from a point outside the EEA

4. Common Issues Cabotage Flights by US charter operators – Not Allowed Third Country Operators operating to the UK Overseas Territories to and from the UK – Not Allowed Part 135 approved operators do also operate private flights into the UK. Lack of registered offices in UK makes enforcement difficult – Often the threat is only weapon. Cabotage Flights by US charter operators – Not Allowed Third Country Operators operating to the UK Overseas Territories to and from the UK – Not Allowed Part 135 approved operators do also operate private flights into the UK. Lack of registered offices in UK makes enforcement difficult – Often the threat is only weapon.

5. The Problem – Luton Daily Bizjet Movements Sample Week DatePermitted Movements UK & Overseas Territories EEA (Intra EU Movements) EEA Questionable TCO Private TCO Questionable Total Daily Flights Sunday 22/1/12 02026410363 Monday 23/1/12 4819620562 Tuesday 24/1/12 33015219574 Wednesday 25/1/12 31222219563 Thursday 26/1/12 01819317461 Friday 27/1/12 02124517269 Saturday 28/1/12 21519116558 Week Total121241442311829450

6. ISSUES Policing is difficult – Most information is obtained after the flight has taken place. Currently not being policed adequately – There is no permanent resource looking at the problem Effective enforcement is only possible when there is tangible evidence If you suspect a flight is illegal then the onus you to prove it! Passengers are usually well briefed on what to expect. Policing is difficult – Most information is obtained after the flight has taken place. Currently not being policed adequately – There is no permanent resource looking at the problem Effective enforcement is only possible when there is tangible evidence If you suspect a flight is illegal then the onus you to prove it! Passengers are usually well briefed on what to expect.

7. Questions Thank You