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UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on proposed changes to CAP 553 (BCAR Section A, A3-7 and A8-26 & A8-21, A8-23 and A8-24) 1 April, 2021

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Skyway Code (V3) Published 12 March, 2021

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