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UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace change

UK’s aviation regulator approves changes to the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR).

Regulator mandates carbon monoxide detectors in piston engine aircraft

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.

UK Civil Aviation Authority proposes streamlined licensing system for General Aviation Pilots

General Aviation Pilots will soon find it easier to gain and maintain a licence when proposals put forward by the UK Civil Aviation Authority are implemented.

Light aircraft to become safer under new proposals from regulator 

The safety of people flying in light aircraft could increase following new proposals put forward by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to require active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be carried on some piston engine aircraft.

Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q4 2023 activities

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation (GA) Unit has today released an update on fourth quarter of 2023 activity. The unit has continued to follow its remit of regulating only when necessary and deliver on top-level principles for better GA regulation.

Final countdown as Electronic Conspicuity Rebate Scheme ends

Scheme for general aviation pilots to claim a 50 per cent rebate of the cost of purchasing of an Electronic Conspicuity device due to end.

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.

Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices

Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q3 2023 activities

Our General Aviation (GA) Unit has continued to follow its remit of regulating only when necessary and deliver on top-level principles for better GA regulation.

UK Civil Aviation Authority publish The Paramotor Code