Application of these Regulations
3.—(1)  These Regulations apply to every flight carried out by an AOC holder that involves an aeroplane (called in these Regulations a large aeroplane) that corresponds to either or both of the following descriptions and may be operated by the AOC holder for the purposes of commercial air transport:
(a)an aeroplane that has a maximum approved passenger seating configuration (MAPSC) exceeding 19;
(b)an aeroplane that has a maximum certified take-off mass (MCTOM) exceeding 27,000 kg.
(2)  To avoid doubt, these Regulations apply —
(a)in addition to the provisions of the Air Navigation (119 — Air Operator Certification) Regulations 2018 (G.N. No. S 443/2018) and the Air Navigation (91 — General Operating Rules) Regulations 2018 unless otherwise stated; and
(b)even if the flight carried out by the AOC holder is not operated for the purposes of commercial air transport.