Originally Posted by
onion
sorry don't quite buy this excuse. Just to quantify I work in customs and audit companies including aviation companies.
Part 21 is mutually recognised as is Part 145.
There are specific commodity codes for civil aviation parts and customs will accept at import EASA certification as per the EU UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Companies (not just airlines) can get end use authorisations or even IPR/OPR authorisations to help with import processes.
We still follow in some areas the EU legislation.
So I just don't buy this... it sounds like an easy excuse for poor managment of their supply chains and maintenance schedules!
Still need a CAA Form 1. PART 145 and PART 21 is diverging between EASA and CAA. Customs is only a small part of the problem. They are not mutually recognised now. There is safety agreements in place of course so the bull didnt stop everything. But it is a hinderance and additional cost.