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:
OTAR 191 has been amended to include the new ARC/PCR method and multiple editorial corrections and changes.
Find out more about OTAR 191 and download the consultation document.
Comments on these amendments should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 11 July 2025.
OTAR 172 has been amended following a full review and the addition of safety critical information on phraseology to minimise runway incursions plus additions to MATS requirements and emergency response categories.
Find out more about OTAR 172 and download the consultation document.
Comments on these amendments should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 11 July 2025.
It is proposed to make minor amendments to OTAR Part 119. Details of these amendments can be found on the Revisions page of the draft OTAR.
Find out more about OTAR 119 and download the consultation document.
Comments on this amendment should be sent by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero or by post to our office address and received by 7 May 2025.
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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