Annex I to ED Decision 2019/019/R GM1 Article 2(1)(d) Definitions
ARO.GEN.310 (a).
NON-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS — EXAMPLES The following examples of operations are not covered by the definition of commercial operations or by that of specialised operations. They are identified as non-commercial operations. Some of these flights are listed by an AOC holder in its operations manual Part-A, ch. 8.7 as non-commercial operations (as specified in AMC3 ORO.MLR.100) and covered by the provisions of ORO.AOC.125.
Some of these operations are performed on an irregular basis. The operator and its crew members may consider them as non-routine operations, situated outside their operational routine. This constitutes a risk that the operator should include in its risk assessment process.
The operations listed below are performed with aircraft having a certificate of airworthiness
or a permit to fly and being already listed on an AOC or on a declaration. They are grouped by the purpose of the flight.Demonstration flights
(a) A flight performed with the purpose of demonstrating:
(1)
an aircraft’s handling, performance and functionalities to buyers or lessees;
(2) an aircraft’s flying characteristics or the operational procedures to the competent authority, for verification of compliance with the operational requirements, as per ARO.GEN.310 (a).
Other terms used: (route) proving flight; operational evaluation flight.
(b) Flight at the end of lease or upon transfer of ownership: a flight performed at the request of the operator to verify compliance of the aircraft with the contractual specifications of the lessee/lessor or buyer.
Other term used: acceptance flight.
(c) ‘Public relations (
PR) flight’:
a flight carrying official or media representatives as non-paying passengers. Sometimes personnel of the operator are included. The
PR flight is performed in the interest of the operator’s own business.