Consultation on changes to requirements
With the exception of editorial changes and requirements which need urgent publication, there is a formal consultation process for changes to Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs).
Proposed changes will normally be available via this website. If you would like to be notified when material is available for review and comment, please register for Email Alerts at the bottom of this page.
Comments received during the consultation process will be considered and, where appropriate, changes will be incorporated into the amendment to the OTARs. Disindentified comments and our responses will be published in a log on this website following the formal consultation period.
You may comment on the content of the OTARs at any time by e-mailing assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
The following OTARs are under consultation:
This is a follow-up consultation which sets out changes made further to feedback from the first consultation. New definitions have been added at paragraph 170.11 for Mass Rescue Operation and the Cospas-Sarsat System and new requirements added for SAR plans at paragraph 170.29. Please note this follow-up consultation will be for 30 days only and ends on 15 June 2026.
Find out more about OTAR 170 and download the consultation document.
Comments should be received by 15 June 2026 and can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
Amended in accordance with revision of ICAO Doc 9906 Volume 1 to require a procedure review periodically but no greater than 5 years (para 176.45(d)).
Find out more about OTAR 176 and download the consultation document.
Comments should be received by 6 August 2026 and can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.
What are OTARs?
The Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTARs) describe the means by which aircraft operators, aviation personnel and providers of services can gain approvals, licences and certificates and the process through which these are maintained. This process ensures adequate levels of safety and internationally agreed standards are met. Complete list of OTAR Parts
Full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Publication of Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations (OTARs)
A full Regulatory Impact Assessment on the publication of OTARs has been published.
Commenting on OTAR amendments
Comments can be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to:
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