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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.

New trials set to help unlock drone deliveries and inspections in the UK

Published on: 15 August 2024
Category:innovation ,
Category:Drones

Regulator announces organisations set to take part in new trials which will see drones used in everyday life.

UK Civil Aviation Authority consults on Gatwick Airport Limited’s commitments

Published on: 09 August 2024
Category:Airports ,
Category:Economic Regulation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published an initial assessment of proposals from Gatwick Airport Limited to extend the set of ‘commitments’ it makes to airlines by a period of four years.

Improvements in airport accessibility continues since pandemic, with “more work to do” as demand increases

Published on: 07 August 2024
Category:Consumers ,
Category:Airports

Annual report from the UK Civil Aviation Authority shows standards increasing with no airports currently in the lowest category.

Regulator to inspire over 100,000 students in next year in STEM education push

Published on: 26 July 2024
Category:STEM

Regulator signs working arrangement with Japan

Published on: 25 July 2024
Category:Corporate

A Working Arrangement with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has been agreed and signed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

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