Section 17
Rules of Air
(1)
The Director shall, with the approval of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, makes Rules of the Air Regulations governing the operation of aircraft in flight applicable within Brunei Darussalam, provided that such Regulations shall be in compliance with Annex 2 to the
Chicago Convention and with the Standards and Recommended Practices.
(2)
The provisions of the regulations relating to registration and marking of aircraft, log books and personnel licensing do not apply to foreign aircraft and personnel when flying over Brunei Darussalam, provided that the certificates, licences and log books issued by the responsible authority of the country or territory in which the aircraft is registered are carried and produced for inspection as and when required by an authorised person.
(3)
The Director shall establish the conditions for the issue of an air operator’s certificate which, pursuant to terms of the Rules of the
Air Regulations, provides the terms under which an aircraft may be operated in Brunei Darussalam.
(4)
No foreign State aircraft shall fly over or land in
Brunei Darussalam, except after receiving a written invitation or diplomatic clearance from the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(5)
Every State aircraft flying in civil airspace and at civil aerodromes shall adhere to the Rules of the Air Regulations.