Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 135 : Air Transport Operations - Carriage of less than 20 passengers or cargo

Subpart 7 : Flight Operations

Division Two : Dispatch and flight release rules

135.07.21 In-flight operational changes to a flight plan

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(1)An operator shall, when practicable, coordinate with the appropriate air traffic services unit (ATSU) any in-flight operational changes to a current air traffic services flight plan before the operator communicates such changes to the aeroplane.

 

(2)When the coordination required by subregulation (1) is not practicable, the pilot shall be responsible for obtaining an appropriate approval and clearance from an ATSU, if applicable, before making a change in the flight plan.