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Regulator launches Hydrogen Challenge to explore potential of new aviation fuel type

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches new challenge to understand the potential of hydrogen fuel.

New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator

A study has been published looking at how human factors affect the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC), and what can be done to can enhance airspace safety.

Proposed changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration system

Regulator proposes changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration system for general aviation pilots.

Virgin Atlantic granted Permit to Fly for historic transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly a world-first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight.

Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices

Regulator strengthens aviation and aerospace ties in Northern Ireland

UK Civil Aviation Authority meets aviation and aerospace industry leaders in Northern Ireland to strengthen ties and see the work being done on sustainability, delivering innovations and improving the passenger experience.

Aviation regulator sets out improved airspace change process

Package of improvements delivered by UK Civil Aviation Authority makes the airspace change process easier to understand and clarifies the requirements that need to be met to progress an airspace change proposal.

UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes price control decision on NATS airline charges

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today set out its Final Decision on new price control arrangements for NATS (En Route) plc ("NERL"), the economically regulated subsidiary of NATS Holdings.

New trials move the UK closer to allowing everyday drone deliveries and flying beyond visual line of sight

Six projects have been chosen for trials under a UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will help make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights an everyday reality.

UK Civil Aviation Authority calls on drone pilots to fly responsibly and not disrupt emergency helicopters

Regulator calls on all UK drone operators to fly responsibly and avoid flying their drones near emergency services helicopters that are dealing with incidents.