New Skyway Code launched to give GA pilots a one stop shop for safety rules and advice
A new, must-have guide to private flying rules, regulations and best practice
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CAA statement on the disruption affecting British Airways flights
Passengers affected by the delays are protected under EU law
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Amazon and the UK Civil Aviation Authority invite schoolchildren across the UK to 'Design a Drone'
Contest aims to raise awareness of how to fly drones safely and the potential benefits of the technology
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CAA receives 2,000 applications for 8.33 kHz radio funding
Second phase applications are now open
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UK families need a holiday ‘buffer budget’ of £536.80 to cover unexpected costs
New research from ATOL, the holiday protection scheme, has found British families are willing to spend 13% more on their holiday this year compared to last year, with a family of four now set to spend an average of £3,133¹ on their annual break.
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New Guidance on Third Country Licences
2017-04-07
FAA licence holders based in the UK need to self-declare that they comply with European requirements
Other third country licence holders are required to validate their licence and begin conversion process to an EASA licence
Pilots overseas who are yet to comply with these requirements can fly
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CAA announces decision on Gatwick Airport's Route 4 departure review
2017-04-07
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published the conclusions of its review of the Route 4 departure from Gatwick Airport.
In 2013 Gatwick Airport sought the CAA's approval to implement changes to all nine of its departure routes. These changes were approved in August 2013, following consul
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Local communities and aviation industry urged to have their say on the new approach for making decisions on airspace changes
Local communities and aviation industry urged to have their say on the new approach for making decisions on airspace changes
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Newly-formed Heathrow Consumer Challenge Board appoints first members
The Consumer Challenge Board (CCB), a new independent body established
to
challenge
and scrutinise Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to ensure its business plans reflect
the interests of consumers, has appointed its first board members.
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Travel company failures provides timely reminder to check for protection
UK holidaymakers are reminded to check their air holiday is ATOL protected, following the recent failure of two tour operators.
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