has the meaning given by subsection (3).

means any machine or craft that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air.

includes all the external Territories.

means:

means a period that starts at 11 pm on a day and ends at 6 am on the next day.

means:

has the meaning given by subsection (2).

—an aircraft lands when it touches the ground.

means a jet aircraft that:

of an aircraft means the weight set out in the aircraft’s flight manual as the aircraft’s maximum take ‐ off weight.

, expressed as a figure of EPNdB, means the effective perceived noise in decibels:

of an aircraft means a person who conducts an aircraft operation using the aircraft.

—an aircraft takes off when it leaves the ground.

means Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation concluded at Chicago on 7 December 1944 , as amended and in force from time to time.

means a period of 7 days starting at 11 pm on a Sunday.