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AMC5 UAM.OP.MVCA.107 Adequate vertiport and adequate diversion location

ED Decision 2025/010/R

DIVERSION LOCATIONS IN CROSS-BORDER OPERATIONS

(a) For the purpose of using one or more adequate diversion locations in another State (in a cross-border operation), the VCA operator should ensure that the local requirements and information relevant to the intended diversion locations have been considered. Cross-border operations should be understood as operations in a State other than the State of the operator.

(b) If satisfied that the intended diversion location(s) meets (meet) the applicable requirements, the operator should notify the competent authority of the State of the operator in accordance with point ORO.GEN.130.

(c) When notified by the operator in accordance with point ORO.GEN.130(c) of the intended use of one or more diversion locations in a cross-border operation, the competent authority of the State of the operator should review the operatorโ€™s policy and procedures for the selection of adequate diversion locations and associated documentation in coordination with the competent authority of the other State. Both competent authorities should be satisfied that the applicable requirements have been complied with before the operator starts the intended operations.