Under the Australia and New Zealand Mutual Recognition of AOCs, what is the aircraft size threshold for recognition?

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Under the Australia and New Zealand Mutual Recognition of AOCs, what is the aircraft size threshold for recognition?

Under this mutual recognition arrangement, the size threshold defines which aircraft and operations are covered by automatic cross-border recognition of an AOC. The threshold chosen—30 seats or weighing more than 15,000 kg—is set to capture those operations that are large enough to benefit most from consistent safety oversight across both countries. If an operator uses aircraft at or above these sizes, the AOC issued in one country is recognized in the other, simplifying cross-border operations. Smaller aircraft, below these thresholds, generally require separate approvals in each country rather than automatic recognition. This is why the threshold aligns with the recognition framework.

Under this mutual recognition arrangement, the size threshold defines which aircraft and operations are covered by automatic cross-border recognition of an AOC. The threshold chosen—30 seats or weighing more than 15,000 kg—is set to capture those operations that are large enough to benefit most from consistent safety oversight across both countries. If an operator uses aircraft at or above these sizes, the AOC issued in one country is recognized in the other, simplifying cross-border operations. Smaller aircraft, below these thresholds, generally require separate approvals in each country rather than automatic recognition. This is why the threshold aligns with the recognition framework.

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