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 47: Aircraft Registration and Marking Open Accordion
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It is proposed to make minor amendments to OTAR 47, paragraphs 47.23 (a)(4) and (a)(6) to match content in the AN(OT)O Part 2 Section 16 paras (d) and (f) in respect of persons eligible to register an aircraft.

Find out more about OTAR 47 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 11 April 2025.

OTAR 65: Air Traffic Service Personnel Licences, Ratings and Training Organisation Approval Open Accordion
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It is proposed to amend this OTAR Part to include expanded definitions, the addition of surveillance ratings, the conduct of ATS Assessments and the requirements for regulatory oversight of ATS validation boards.

Find out more about OTAR 65 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 11 April 2025.

OTAR 140: Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services (RFFS) Requirements Open Accordion
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Consultation has commenced on OTAR Part 140. This revision incorporates the RFFS requirements for Water Aerodromes and Heliports which were previously included in OTAR 139. The remaining changes are minor and editorial.

Comments on these proposed amendments should be received by ASSI by 29 January 2025. They can be submitted by email to assi.consultation@airsafety.aero.

Find out more about OTAR 140 and download the consultation document.
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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:

Policy & Rulemaking Manager
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UK


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