http://www.caa.co.uk Corporate and organisational news en-gb Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:00 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 ATOL reform education campaign media release Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:07:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2090 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2090 In an effort to reduce the growing number of infringements of controlled airspace around Birmingham Airport, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and air traffic service provider, NATS, have agreed to amend the CAA 1:500k VFR chart depicting the area. Evidence suggests that a number of general aviation pilots inadvertently infringed the area to the south of the airport due to a failure to identify the correct vertical limits of Birmingham CTA, the CAA-NATS initiative aims to 'de-clutter' the ch Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:08:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2089 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2089 The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation to replace the Light Aircraft Maintenance Programme (LAMP). The change, if approved, reflects the introduction of EASA's Part M requirements for maintenance organisations and newer, higher tech general aviation aircraft. Previously, a LAMP has been issued to every light aircraft owner with the aircraft's Certificate of Airworthiness. It can then be customised to suit the needs of the specific aircraft type. LAMPs will now be replaced Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2088 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2088 Are you a flying school, club or airfield that will be filing flight plans to use the Restricted Zone during this summer's Olympics? The Airspace and Safety Initiative (ASI) is encouraging people to develop template flight plans of frequently used trips and is offering the chance to have those draft plans checked in advance by the NATS and MoD teams that will be processing flight plans this summer. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2087 http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&mode=detail&nid=2087 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 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