If consultation is to be undertaken on an amendment to the regulations or the implementation of new regulation, the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) will issue an NPA. The NPA will explain the rationale behind the amendment, the possible impact on the regulated community (developed into an impact assessment (IA)) and set the deadline for comment/feedback; feedback is important to further develop the IA.
Published 14 November 2014 Last updated 27 February 2024 +show all updates
NPA 24/12 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2135 - Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew Medical Requirements. This NPA closes for comments on 26 March 2024.
NPA 24/11 has been published proposing changes to RA 2125 - Aircrew Instructor and Aircrew Examiner Training. This NPA closes for comments on 6 March 2024.
NPA 24/10 has been published proposing changes to RA 1223 Airworthiness Information Management. This NPA closes for comments on 28 February 2024.
NPA 24/09 has been published proposing changes to RA 3104 Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Maintenance Records, RA 3105 Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Technical Information and Maintenance Documentation, RA 3106 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Maintenance Practices, RA 3107 Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Equipment, Tools and Material, RA 3108 Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Occurrence Reporting and the AAOS Compliance Matrix. This NPA closes for comments on 27 February 2024.
NPA 24/08 has been published proposing changes to RA 2380 Performance Based Navigation Operations. This NPA closes for comments on 27 February 2024.
NPA 24/07 has been published proposing changes to RA 3228 Separation Standards and RA 3238 - Controlled Airspace Deeming Conventions. This NPA closes for comments on 27 February 2024.
NPA 24/06 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2375 Qualification, Approval and Use of Aircrew Training Devices. This NPA closes for comments on 8 March 2024.
NPA 24/05 has been published introducing RA 1800 Aerodrome and Air Weapon Range Aviation Activity - Management of Environmental Impacts and Risks, RA 1801 Air System Environmental Cases and RA 1802 Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions. This NPA closes for comments on 9 February 2024.
NPA 24/03 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3280 Remote Tower Operations. This NPA closes for comments on 7 February 2024.NPA 24/04 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3134 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Release into Service Process and MAA Form 1430 - Application for Classification of a Modification to Air Traffic Management Equipment. This NPA closes for comments on 7 February 2024.
NPA 24/02 has been published proposing amendments to RA 3302 Altimeter Settings. This NPA closes for comments on 6 February 2024.
NPA 24/01 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2335 - Flying Displays, Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts. This NPA closes for comments on 2 February 2024.
NPA 23/46 has been published proposing amendments to RA 2103 - Currency and Continuation Training. This NPA closes for comments on 2 January 2024.
NPA 23/45 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1019 - Sponsor of Military Registered Civilian-Owned Air Systems or Civilian Operated Air Systems - Air Safety Responsibilities, RA 1160 - The Defence Air Environment Operating Framework, RA 1160 - Certificate of Usage Template, RA 1161 Military Registration of Aircraft Operating within the Defence Air Environment, RA 1161 - Approval in Principle Template, RA 1161 - Request for Activation on MAR, RA 1162 Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Civilian Operated (Development) and (In-Service) Air Systems, RA 1163 Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Special Case Flying Air Systems, RA 1164 Transfer of UK Military Registered Air Systems, RA 1164 - Allotment Order Template, RA 1165 UK Civil Aviation Authority Oversight of UK Military Registered Aircraft, RA 1305 - Military Permit To Fly (In-Service), (Special Case Flying) and (Single Task), RA 1305 - Confirmation of Commencement of Flight Template, RA 1305 - MPTF(In-Service) Template, RA 1305 - MPTF(Single_Task) Template and the RA 1305- MPTF(Special Case Flying) Template. This NPA closes for comments on 5 January 2024.
NPA 23/44 has been published proposing amendments to RA 1024 - Accountable Manager (Military Flying), RA 1028 Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme, RA 1031 Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (Basic Remotely Piloted Air Systems) and RA 2501 Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme. This NPA closes for comments on 27 November 2023.
NPA 23/42 has been published proposing amendments to the Manual of Military Air Traffic Management and NPA 23/43 has been