--- title: "ARO.OPS.100 – ARO.OPS.300: SUBPART OPS: AIR OPERATIONS (Part-ARO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "ARO.OPS.100 – ARO.OPS.300, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. ARO.OPS.100 Issue of the air operator certificate (a) The competent authority shall issue the air…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops" --- # SUBPART OPS: AIR OPERATIONS ANNEX II (Part-ARO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ARO.OPS.100 – ARO.OPS.300 On this page 1. ## [ARO.OPS.100 Issue of the air operator certificate](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-100) The competent authority shall issue the air operator certificate (AOC) when satisfied that the operator has demonstrated compliance with the elements… [GM1 ARO.OPS.100(b) Issue of the air operator certificate](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-100#gm1-aro-ops-100-b) 2. ## [ARO.OPS.105 Code-share arrangements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-105) In considering the safety of a code-share agreement involving a third-country operator, the competent authority shall: [AMC1 ARO.OPS.105 Code-share arrangements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-105#amc1-aro-ops-105) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.105 Code-share arrangements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-105#amc2-aro-ops-105) 3. ## [ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreements for aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110) The competent authority shall approve a lease agreement when satisfied that the operator certified in accordance with Annex III (Part-ORO) complies with: [AMC1 ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreements for aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110#amc1-aro-ops-110) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreements for aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110#amc2-aro-ops-110) [GM1 ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreements for aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110#gm1-aro-ops-110) [GM2 ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreements for aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110#gm2-aro-ops-110) [GM3 ARO.OPS.110 Lease agreement](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-110#gm3-aro-ops-110) 4. ## [ARO.OPS.150 Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150) Upon receiving an application for the issue of a high risk commercial specialised operations authorisation, the competent authority of the operator shall… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.150 Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#amc1-aro-ops-150) [AMC1 ARO.OPS.150(a) ;(b) Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#amc1-aro-ops-150-a) [GM1 ARO.OPS.150(b) Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#gm1-aro-ops-150-b) [GM1 ARO.OPS.150(c) Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#gm1-aro-ops-150-c) [AMC1 ARO.OPS.150(f) Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#amc1-aro-ops-150-f) [GM1 ARO.OPS.150(f) Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-150#gm1-aro-ops-150-f) 5. ## [ARO.OPS.155 Lease agreements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-155) The competent authority shall approve a lease agreement involving a third country registered aircraft or a third country operator when the SPO operator… [GM1 ARO.OPS.155 Lease agreements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-155#gm1-aro-ops-155) [GM2 ARO.OPS.155 Lease agreements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-155#gm2-aro-ops-155) 6. ## [ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200) Upon receiving an application for the issue of a specific approval or changes thereof, the competent authority shall assess the application in accordance… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#amc1-aro-ops-200) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.200 SPECIFIC APPROVAL PROCEDURE](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#amc2-aro-ops-200) [AMC3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#amc3-aro-ops-200) [AMC4 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#amc4-aro-ops-200) [AMC5 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#amc5-aro-ops-200) [GM1 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#gm1-aro-ops-200) [GM2 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#gm2-aro-ops-200) [GM3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-200#gm3-aro-ops-200) 7. ## [ARO.OPS.205 Minimum equipment list approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-205) When receiving an application for initial approval of a minimum equipment list (MEL) or an amendment thereof from an operator, the competent authority… [GM1 ARO.OPS.205 Minimum equipment list approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-205#gm1-aro-ops-205) 8. ## [ARO.OPS.210 Determination of distance or local area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-210) The competent authority may determine a distance or local area for the purpose of operations. [GM1 ARO.OPS.210 Determination of local area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-210#gm1-aro-ops-210) 9. ## [ARO.OPS.215 Approval of helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-215) The Member State shall designate those areas where helicopter operations may be conducted without an assured safe forced landing capability, as described… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.215 Approval of helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-215#amc1-aro-ops-215) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.215 Approval of helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-215#amc2-aro-ops-215) [GM1 ARO.OPS.215 Approval of helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-215#gm1-aro-ops-215) 10. ## [ARO.OPS.220 Approval of helicopter operations to or from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-220) Upon receiving an application for the issue of, or changes to, an approval for a helicopter operation to or from a public interest site, the competent… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.220 Approval of helicopter operations to or from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-220#amc1-aro-ops-220) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.220 Approval of helicopter operations to or from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-220#amc2-aro-ops-220) [AMC3 ARO.OPS.220 Approval of helicopter operations to or from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-220#amc3-aro-ops-220) [GM1 ARO.OPS.220 Approval of helicopter operations to or from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-220#gm1-aro-ops-220) 11. ## [ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-224) The competent authority shall approve the fuel/energy scheme proposed by an IAM operator if that operator demonstrates compliance with the requirements… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-224#amc1-aro-ops-224) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-224#amc2-aro-ops-224) [AMC3 ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-224#amc3-aro-ops-224) [GM1 ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-224#gm1-aro-ops-224) 12. ## [ARO.OPS.225 Approval of fuel/energy schemes – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225) The competent authority shall approve the fuel/energy scheme proposed by a CAT operator if the operator demonstrates compliance with all applicable… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.225 Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#amc1-aro-ops-225) [GM1 ARO.OPS.225 Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#gm1-aro-ops-225) [GM2 ARO.OPS.225 Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#gm2-aro-ops-225) [AMC1 ARO.OPS.225(c) Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#amc1-aro-ops-225-c) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.225(c) Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#amc2-aro-ops-225-c) [GM1 ARO.OPS.225(c) Approval of fuel/energy schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-225#gm1-aro-ops-225-c) 13. ## [ARO.OPS.226 Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226) Where a competent authority grants an approval for EBT programmes, inspectors must receive qualification and training in EBT principles, application… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.226(a) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#amc1-aro-ops-226-a) [GM1 ARO.OPS.226(a) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#gm1-aro-ops-226-a) [GM2 ARO.OPS.226(a) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#gm2-aro-ops-226-a) [AMC1 ARO.OPS.226(c) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#amc1-aro-ops-226-c) [AMC2 ARO.OPS.226(c) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#amc2-aro-ops-226-c) [AMC1 ARO.OPS.226(d) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#amc1-aro-ops-226-d) [GM1 ARO.OPS.226(d) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#gm1-aro-ops-226-d) [GM2 ARO.OPS.226(d) Approval and oversight of evidence-based training programmes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-226#gm2-aro-ops-226-d) 14. ## [ARO.OPS.230 Determination of disruptive schedules](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-230) For the purpose of flight time limitations, the competent authority shall determine, in accordance with the definitions of “early type” and “late type”… 15. ## [ARO.OPS.235 Approval of individual flight time specification schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-235) The competent authority shall approve flight time specification schemes proposed by CAT operators if the operator demonstrates compliance with Regulation… [GM1 ARO.OPS.235(b) ;(c) Approval of individual flight time specification schemes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-235#gm1-aro-ops-235-b) 16. ## [ARO.OPS.240 Specific approval of RNP AR APCH](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-240) When compliance with the requirements in SPA.PBN.105 has been demonstrated by the applicant, the competent authority shall grant a generic specific… [GM1 ARO.OPS.240 Specific approval of RNP AR APCH](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-240#gm1-aro-ops-240) [GM2 ARO.OPS.240 Specific approval of RNP AR APCH](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-240#gm2-aro-ops-240) 17. ## [ARO.OPS.300 Introductory flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-300) The competent authority may establish additional conditions for introductory flights carried out in accordance with Part-NCO in the territory of the… [AMC1 ARO.OPS.300 Introductory flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-300#amc1-aro-ops-300) [GM1 ARO.OPS.300 Introductory flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ops/aro-ops-300#gm1-aro-ops-300) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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