Section 49 Civil Aviation Act 2022
Section 49 of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 is about Authority to prevent flight. It is under Part VII (Powers of the Authority to Control and Regulate Civil Aviation) of the Act.
(1) The Authority shall have the power to direct an operator or airman of a civil aircraft not to operate in any situation where the—
(a) aircraft may not be airworthy ;
(b) airman may not be qualified or physically or mentally capable for the flight ; or
(c) operation would cause imminent danger to any person or property on the ground.
(2) The Authority may take such steps as is necessary to detain such aircraft or airman.
