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Consultation launched on early cost recovery for Heathrow expansion

Published on: 14 August 2025
Category:Airports ,
Category:Economic Regulation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on the approach to recovering early planning costs associated with the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport.

New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published

Published on: 12 August 2025
Category:innovation

Aerospace regulator publishes safety analysis research to support the future integration of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into UK airspace.

Regulator Grants First Space Launch Licence For A UK Based Rocket Company

Published on: 05 August 2025
Category:Space

Scottish company Skyrora has received a space launch licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

UK Civil Aviation Authority announces Iain Stewart CBE as new ATIPAC Chair

Published on: 01 August 2025
Category:ATOL ,
Category:Consumers

Iain Stewart CBE has been appointed by the aviation regulator as the new Air Travel Insolvency Protection Advisory Committee (ATIPAC) Chair.

New research reveals only one in ten passengers feel fully informed of their rights when flight is disrupted

Published on: 25 July 2025
Category:Consumers

New research shows that industry must improve communications with consumers during disruption.

CAA Launches Review of Heathrow Regulatory Framework for Heathrow Expansion

Published on: 18 July 2025
Category:Airports ,
Category:Economic Regulation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced the scope of its review into the regulatory framework for capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport.

Experts appointed by regulator to strengthen economic regulation and support growth

Published on: 04 July 2025
Category:Consumers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has appointed a team of specialists at the forefront of economics and competition policy.

UK Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Defence join forces to build pathway into civil aviation for military personnel

Published on: 26 June 2025
Category:aviation safety

UK Civil Aviation Authority and the British Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

Regulator’s accessibility assistance report highlights progress made by most UK airports but finds three airports need improvement

Published on: 25 June 2025
Category:Airports

UK’s aviation regulator publishes annual report ranking special assistance service offered by UK’s biggest airports to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released

Published on: 17 June 2025
Category:innovation

Landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.

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Consultation launched on early cost recovery for Heathrow expansion
- Published on: 14 August 2025
- Category: News Item
New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published
- Published on: 12 August 2025
- Category: News Item
Regulator Grants First Space Launch Licence For A UK Based Rocket Company
- Published on: 05 August 2025
- Category: News Item

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