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Expansion of the UK GNSS rollout programme launched

Published on: 01 September 2022
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport have announced the start of the third phase of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Programme.

Shaping up to be a busy 2022 for UK CAA’s General Aviation Unit

Published on: 28 July 2022
Category:General aviation

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the introduction of SSAC-Class 5: Experience flight in an ex-military jet aeroplane

Published on: 11 July 2022
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on the introduction of Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) Class 5: Experience flight in an ex-military jet aeroplane.

Consultation on British Civil Airworthiness Requirements - Section S - Small Light Aeroplanes

Published on: 08 July 2022
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a consultation on proposed changes to CAP482; BCAR – Section S – Small Light Aeroplanes.

Continued focus on change for GA Team

Published on: 29 April 2022
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) General Aviation (GA) Unit has continued to work to follow its remit of regulating only when necessary and deliver on our top-level principles for better GA regulation.

Virtual aviation work experience partnership with Springpod

Published on: 27 April 2022
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has partnered with careers platform and social mobility advocates, Springpod.

Spring Virtual Voyage General Aviation Summit 2022: Airworthiness

Published on: 06 April 2022
Category:General aviation

The Spring Virtual Voyage General Aviation (GA) Summit 2022: Airworthiness is now ready for you to watch.

Ending 2021 with clear objectives

Published on: 03 February 2022
Category:General aviation

The CAA’s General Aviation Unit continues to make considerable progress in its aim to radically improve the regulation of General Aviation (GA) in the UK.

Consultation on cost sharing regulations for private pilots

Published on: 01 December 2021
Category:General aviation

UK CAA launch consultation on cost sharing regulations for private pilots

Focus on GA Change Programme continues

Published on: 08 November 2021
Category:General aviation

Autumn 2021 update from the General Aviation (GA) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit (RPAS) teams

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- Published on: 28 April 2025
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- Published on: 25 April 2025
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