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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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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CAA statement on Government drone consultation response
Drones can bring many benefits but to achieve those we need everyone flying a drone now to do so safely.
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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 statement regarding the AAIB’s final report on the Shoreham Air Show accident
The thoughts of those at the CAA remain with the families and friends of everyone affected by this terrible tragedy at this difficult time
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8.33 kHz radio funding applications now being received
The funding is designed to help GA pilots and private aircraft owners switch to 8.33 kHz radios by 1 January 2018
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Pilot fined for breaching restricted Glastonbury airspace
A pilot has been prosecuted for flying his helicopter into and out of the 2016 Glastonbury Festival without permission.
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Night and IFR approval for Permit to Fly aircraft following CAA-LAA agreement
Aircraft operating under a Permit to Fly airworthiness approval, and overseen by the Light Aircraft Association (LAA), can now be authorised to fly at night or under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
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Air Navigation Order 2016
The Air Navigation Order 2016 comes into force.
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Pilot guilty of disrupting Red Arrows display
A pilot has pleaded guilty to flying his helicopter through a Red Arrows display, causing the world famous aerobatic team to abandon their routine. Luton Magistrates' Court heard Andrew Kane (62) from Leighton Buzzard, flew his Gazelle helicopter into restricted airspace, put in place to protect the Red Arrows' display, at an air show at Old Warden aerodrome in Bedfordshire in May this year.
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