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Removal of airworthy parts from waste aircraft: RPS 164

Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can remove airworthy parts from a waste aircraft which is under a care and maintenance programme.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 14 January 2026

Applies to England

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Removal of airworthy parts from waste aircraft: RPS 164

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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:

• have an environmental permit where one is required
• comply with the conditions of your environmental permit

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.

Published 14 January 2026