/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&newstype=n Press releases and other news from the Civil Aviation Authority. en-gb Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Civil Aviation Authority. See http://www.caa.co.uk/rss for terms and conditions of reuse. 180 http://www.caa.co.uk/applicationimages/logosmall.gif http://www.caa.co.uk ../application.aspx?catid=114&pagetype=65&appid=33 New comparison tool on optional fees and charges applied by airlines operating in the UK Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:02:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2085 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2085 To enhance safety, to enable the more efficient use of airspace, and to align the management of airspace more closely with other nations, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on its intention to raise and harmonise the Transition Altitude in UK airspace to 18,000ft. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:31:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2086 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2086 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a summary of its initial view of the market power of the three price controlled airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. The publication of the CAA's initial views allows stakeholders to offer feedback on its thinking and should also inform debate as the Government brings forward the Civil Aviation Bill. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2084 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2084 Aviation is a key driver of growth in the UK, but without tackling its environmental impact, both globally and locally, it will not be able to fully realise its economic potential, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:31:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2081 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2081 A major initiative to reduce glider accidents has won the 2011 General Aviation Safety Award. The British Gliding Association's (BGA) Safe Winch Launch Team scooped the award after judges heard the initiative, which has been running for six years, had dramatically reduced the number of fatal glider accidents. The Team, led by Hugh Browning, are the seventeenth recipient of the Award, organised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), since its inception in 1994. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:33:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2080 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2080 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a new dedicated passenger portal of advice and support, helping people to access the information about air travel they need during the UK's peak season for travel bookings and beyond. The CAA is launching the passenger portal now to advise people on key issues to consider before, during and after they fly. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2079 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2079 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today advised Government that without a credible, long-term Aviation Policy Framework that focuses on consumers, not airlines or airports, and allows capacity to develop sustainably, it is likely that prices will rise, route choice will drop and the UK economy will suffer. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2078 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2078 Following a review of airspace arrangements in the Manchester area, and consultation with all sections of the aviation community, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved changes to the boundaries of the Manchester Control Zone (CTR). The changes will be introduced on 8 March 2012 and will result in a reduction in the size of the Manchester CTR, and changes to the shapes of the overlying Control Areas. Approach and departure routes serving Manchester Airport will remain unchanged. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:28:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2077 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2077 Following a request from air traffic service provider, NATS, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved changes to the Transition Altitude beneath the Worthing and Clacton Control Areas (CTAs) to the east and south of London. A Transition Altitude is the level at which an aircraft's height changes from being measured in feet-above-sea level to a 'Flight Level'. The approved change will harmonise the Transition Altitude level at 6,000ft for both Worthing and Clacton CTAs and align these a Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:19:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2076 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2076 Chris Farnaby, the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) Head of Operations for Aerodrome Standards, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List. Chris, who receives the honour for 'services to aviation', is responsible for ensuring all licensed airports and airfields meet the CAA's stringent safety requirements. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:57:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2075 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2075 To help pilots prepare for flying in south east England during the 2012 London Olympics the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), through the Airspace and Safety Initiative (ASI), have joined forces to host a free briefing day in central London on Saturday 10 March 2012. The event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society and features presentations and Q&A sessions offering pilots the chance to get the latest information from the CAA, NATS and MoD Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:41:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2074 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2074