The new agreement between the UK and the Isle of Man aims to bring clarity to both operators and regulators in both locales.

The agreement covers operators based in the UK, but with aircraft registered in the Isle of Man, it will allow the CAA to approve an aircraft’s Minimum Equipment List (MEL), once it has been approved by the IoMAR. This ensures that the MEL simultaneously meets the requirements of regulators and allows the operator to make a single application, avoiding any confusion. It is intended to provide clarity for operators and regulators alike.

[International Airport Review]