Type ratings for both pilots required under ICAO rules | Aviation International News

Regulations and Government

Type ratings for both pilots required under ICAO rules

To borrow the term “caveat emptor” (Latin for “let the buyer beware”) and mangle it only a bit, flight crews of aircraft that require two pilots should be

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

March 16, 2007

To borrow the term “caveat emptor” (Latin for “let the buyer beware”) and mangle it only a bit, flight crews of aircraft that require two pilots should be aware that in some countries both of those pilots need to be type rated in that particular airplane.

Some U.S. pilots are upset by ramp checks in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is adhering to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule that requires two type-rated pilots, as do many, if not most, other countries. But so far, most of those countries do not bother to enforce the provisions.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

Using ADS-B To Assess Aircraft Fees Still Draws Ire

Legislation is being negotatiated to possibly end the practice

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol

Bedford Agrees To Continue Citation Exemption Discussion

Bedford acknowledged revoking exemptions appeared abrupt but was based on years of data

Regulations and Government

Kristie Greco Johnson, NBAA’s senior v-p for government affairs

U.S. CDC Issues Ebola Form Mandate for Pax and Crew

All passengers and crew must attest they have not been to affected areas

Regulations and Government

Ebola

Nigerian Bizav Show Aims To Channel Industry Growth

Conference will return to Lagos next May after a 10-year gap

Regulations and Government

EAN Aviation chairman Segun Demuren

MEBAA Chief Insists Middle East Still Open for Business

Regulators flag Gulf risks as MEBAA predicts a record show in Dubai

Regulations and Government

Leaders of business aviation associations from around the world discussed the challenges facing international operators during a panel at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 2026. From left: AsBAA board member Paul Desgrossiliers; EBAA chairman Jurgen Wiese; BBGA managing director Lindsey Oliver; MEBAA chairman Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi; AfBAA vice chair Craig Middleton; CBAA president and CEO Harlan Simpkins; International Business Aviation Council director general Kurt Edwards; and Chris Morris, an aviation safety

DOT’s Duffy at BACE: FAA Needs Better Cert Processes

Secretary Duffy spoke of need to pave way for safer technologies, AAM

Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary

Pilot-Congressman Makes the Case for FAA-Led AI Rules

Rep. Jay Obernolte says the FAA, not a new agency, should write AI rules

Regulations and Government

Jay Obernolte (R-CA) And Greg Johnson

FAA Proposes Fines for Arkansas Charter Operator

Company facing allegations operates under the name Jett Aircraft

Regulations and Government

Jett Aircraft