Post Brexit flights: UK airlines could be banned from flying in EU if using British parts

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All flights to and from Europe could be grounded post-Brexit after the European Commission refused to discuss aviation contingency plans before March, in a bid to put pressure on No.10.

A deal needs to be made between the European Aviation Safety Industry (EASA) and its UK counterpart, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as both currently work together to ensure the safety of aircraft parts.

If no deal is made, parts certified by the CAA would not have legal clearance in the EU.

This means airlines that have parts made in the UK could be banned from flying in the EU.

Experts claim that approximately nine months is needed to plan an adequate decision if Brexit talks fail to materialise.