(1) Despite the repeal of the Air Navigation Regulations 1947 (the old regulations ) b y Schedule 1 to this instrument, a licence that was in force under Division 1 of Part 6 of the old r egulations immediately before 1 April 2016 has effect, on and after th at day:
(a) as if it were an international airline licence granted under section 16 of this instrument ; and
(b) if the licence was subject to any conditions imposed by the Secretary under subregulation 17A(5) or 18B(2) of the old regulations--subject to those conditions .
Note: T he conditions mentioned in subse ction 19 (1) of this instrument also apply to the licence on and after 1 April 2016.
(2) Subsection ( 1) does not prevent the variation, suspension or cancellation of the licence , or a condition of the licence, on or after 1 April 2016.