Coronavirus COVID-19

Message to our Regulated Industry

Air Safety Support International (ASSI) understands that the spread of Coronavirus is concerning for the industry and travellers in the UK Overseas Territories.  In line with best practice being observed internationally, and in accordance with UK Government guidance, ASSI staff members are working from home to continue operations as normal.  All remain in contact via email or mobile phone and available to support your ongoing business.  Communications should be through these media to your normal point of contact.

It is clear that during the next few months we will need to be flexible in our regulatory approach in order to support you. We will work as closely as possible with you during this challenging time to ensure aviation safety and security are maintained.

Extension of validity periods and interim measures

In response to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, ASSI has published the following information:

• Additional measures implemented by the ASSI Airworthiness Team – Airworthiness Bulletin 1/2020.

• Deviations for holders of Overseas Territories Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) (doc ref D/43) [updated 29/04/2020 to correct error in effective from date].

• Notice to Pilots and Operators regarding the validity of Certificates of Validation (doc ref 01/PEL/2020).