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News from UK Civil Aviation Authority

  1. Experts appointed by regulator to strengthen economic regulation and support growth
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  2. UK Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Defence join forces to build pathway into civil aviation for military personnel
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  3. Regulator’s accessibility assistance report highlights progress made by most UK airports but finds three airports need improvement
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