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CAA
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On 27 March 2025, the Commission recommended that the CAA issue guidance to promote suitable methods to increase conspicuity for aircraft flying at night.
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Current aircraft lighting rule requirements are adequate and harmonised internationally. The Civil Aviation Authority published acceptable technical data for the installation of LED lights as replacements for conventional incandescent lamps for general aviation aircraft in 2021 (ref. AC43-14 Appendix 16). This removes the need for Civil Aviation Authority modification approval in most cases. This recommendation is ‘Accepted and Implemented’ as the Civil Aviation Authority believes current guidance is adequate and addresses the recommendation by enabling the use of modern lighting systems. The Civil Aviation Authority will continue to consider whether further guidance and/or education is needed.
Additionally, on 29 January 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority provided comments on draft report AO-2023-011, emphasising the importance of good airmanship principles. The Civil Aviation Authority believes that a lack of these principles may have been a more significant contributing factor in this occurrence and others, which is why we have focused on initiatives such as 'Work Together, Stay Apart'.
Additionally, on 29 January 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority provided comments on draft report AO-2023-011, emphasising the importance of good airmanship principles. The Civil Aviation Authority believes that a lack of these principles may have been a more significant contributing factor in this occurrence and others, which is why we have focused on initiatives such as 'Work Together, Stay Apart'.
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