CAA seeks assurances from Ryanair to ensure passengers’ rights are protected
CAA statement
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Listen up: CAA announce changes to airspace squawks
These frequency monitoring codes have played a vital role in reducing infringements of controlled airspace over the last ten years.
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Skyway Code updated and now available to buy in hard copy
The CAA’s guide to private flying rules, regulations and best practice has been updated.
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GA community asked to help drone users to share the sky safely
CAA campaign to help GA airfields, flying clubs and flying schools run events for their local drone users.
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CAA and Border Force carry out GA airfield checks
Pilots, passengers and aircraft arriving at five UK airfields were recently subject to on-the-spot checks in a multi-agency initiative led by the CAA and the Border Force.
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ADS-B can help reduce airspace infringements and mid-air collisions, says CAA
The CAA confirms ADS-B in/out using 1090 MHz is its preferred national system to improve electronic conspicuity
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UK aviation encouraging more people with a disability to fly but four airports told they must improve
Numbers of UK passengers with a disability travelling by air grows by more than two thirds since 2010 #AccessToAir
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CAA investigation concludes NATS must improve operational resilience
Complaints about NATS (En Route) Plc (NERL) leads to first formal CAA investigation under the Transport Act 2000
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CAA and GASCo launch airspace infringement course
2017-08-01
Pilots who infringe airspace in the UK may now be asked to attend a safety awareness course, it was announced today. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) have jointly developed a unique training package targeting infringing pilots.
The CAA will recomm
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Microlight pilot prosecuted for flying through class D airspace
A microlight pilot who flew illegally through Manchester Airport's controlled airspace, causing significant delays to passenger aircraft, has been successfully prosecuted by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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