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Civil Aviation Act 2023

Functions, powers, and duties of participants in civil aviation system - Registries and information services

39: Information services

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"Getting information about safe flying from the CAA"

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The CAA has to make sure people can get information about flying. This information includes details about flying safely and navigating through the air. The CAA also has to provide instructions on how to fly safely and efficiently.

You can get this information from the CAA if you pay a reasonable fee that they set. The CAA has to make this information easy for you to get. This rule is similar to one in the 1990 Act, which you can find on the legislation website.

The CAA is in charge of collecting and sharing this information with you. They have to make sure you can get the information you need to fly safely. You can access this information by paying a fee to the CAA.

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Part 2Functions, powers, and duties of participants in civil aviation system
Registries and information services

39Information services

  1. The CAA must ensure provision of an information service that comprises the collection and provision of—

  2. aeronautical information; and
    1. instructions relating to the safety, regularity, and efficiency of air navigation.

      1. The CAA must ensure that the information and instructions are readily available to any person on payment of a reasonable charge fixed by the CAA.

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