September 11th 2001:

CAA Bans All Flying on Wednesday 12th September

Information regarding Restriction of Flying Regulations

A Statutory Instrument came into force at 1830hrs UTC today (11 September 2001) which prohibits all flying operations by aircraft other than by holders of an Air Operator's Certificate or a Police Air Operator's Certificate for a period up to 1900hrs UTC tomorrow 12 September 2001. This is in response to the terrorist attack in the USA

A NOTAM has been issued to all addressees this evening providing details of the restrictions. The NOTAM provides details of the telephone numbers to call. These are: 020-7453-6589, 6588 and 6599. A Press Notice has also been issued and details are on the CAA website www.caa.co.uk

Please refer to the NOTAM information before flying. The situation will be reviewed and all operators/pilots should confirm that the Restrictions have been lifted before flying.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Nic Smith (CAA)