2. Interpretation
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(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
“accident” includes any fortuitous or unexpected event by which the safety of an aircraft or any person is threatened;
“aircraft” includes all balloons (whether captive or free), gliders, airships and flying machines;
“air navigation” includes in relation to any purpose of these Regulations, the time from which any person boards an aircraft with the intention of flight until such person has disembarked;
“substantial damage” includes any damage which necessitates the replacement or extensive repair of any major component;
“owner” means, where an aircraft is registered, registered owner.
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(2) References in these Regulations to any enactment shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to that enactment as re-enacted in or as amended by or under any subsequent enactment.
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(3) The Interpretation Act, Cap. 1.06 shall apply to the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies to the interpretation of an Act.