Aviation regulatory issues are now under review by the Court of Justice of the European Union
The Senate’s decision to refer a question on the procedure for obtaining a private pilot licence to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg marks an important stage in the case, as the interpretation of the relevant regulation will now be clarified at the EU level.
Representing the Ministry of Transport, WALLESS is involved in proceedings concerning the annulment of an applicant’s practical skill test results and a one-year ban on retaking the exam, after false information and a forged document were discovered during the certification procedure.
The case raises a key question under EU regulatory enactments. While Regulation No 1178/2011 provides clear consequences for misconduct during theoretical exams, it does not specify equivalent measures for practical skill tests.
The matter has now been referred to the CJEU for further examination, and a judgment is expected in 2026.
The case is led and legal assistance in this matter is provided by WALLESS Partner Sandis Bērtaitis and Senior Associate Artūrs Caics.