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Giancarlo Buono Appointed Group Director of Safety and Airspace Regulation at the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 09 October 2024
Category:Corporate

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Giancarlo Buono as its new Group Director, Safety and Airspace Regulation.

Launch of new ATOL claims portal; a leap forward for consumer service

Published on: 04 October 2024
Category:ATOL

UK and US aviation regulators strengthen cooperation in private aircraft ramp checks

Published on: 03 October 2024
Category:aviation safety

Regulators from UK and USA join forces to inspect N-reg aircraft in the UK.

UK’s aviation regulator to enhance industry environmental reporting

Published on: 01 October 2024
Category:Environment and Sustainability

Aviation regulator has launched a consultation to further develop the UK Aviation Environmental Review (AER).

Midlands set to drive the aerospace revolution in UK cities, says regulator

Published on: 26 September 2024
Category:Drones

UK Civil Aviation Authority hosts roundtable with companies across the Midlands aerospace supply chain.

Aviation regulator sets out plan to enable routine drone flights beyond line of sight

Published on: 24 September 2024
Category:Drones

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight unlocking benefits across society.

Drone users reminded of new airspace notification system

Published on: 05 September 2024
Category:Airspace

UK Civil Aviation Authority reminds drone users about its new airspace notification system for making notification of flight and drone activities.

Sustainability top of the agenda as regulator visits aerospace industry in Manchester

Published on: 03 September 2024
Category:Environment and Sustainability

Proactive steps to improve sustainability across the aviation sector have been demonstrated to the UK Civil Aviation Authority during a visit to Jet2.com’s Manchester base.

Regulator mandates carbon monoxide detectors in piston engine aircraft

Published on: 28 August 2024
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is mandating the use of active carbon monoxide detectors in certain light aircraft following a number of accidents linked to the gas.

Regulator urges consumers to brush up on their passenger rights ahead of the August Bank Holiday

Published on: 23 August 2024
Category:Consumers

Passengers are being reminded of what they are entitled to if their flight is delayed or cancelled, the importance of booking ahead if special assistance is needed and to be aware of baggage and liquid allowances.

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- Published on: 29 November 2025
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- Published on: 29 November 2025
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- Published on: 28 November 2025
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