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News

aviation safety news

Regulator launches lithium battery safety checklist ahead of busy half-term travel period

Published on: 22 October 2026 Category:aviation safety, Category:Consumers
Reporting for safer skies

Published on: 14 October 2026 Category:aviation safety
Dangerous laser attacks on air ambulance helicopters must stop say regulator and charity

Published on: 10 September 2026 Category:aviation safety
One last summer getaway? Don't get caught out at check-in! Travellers are urged to pack right and avoid delays

Published on: 28 August 2026 Category:Consumers, Category:aviation safety
UK’s aviation regulator advises passengers how to avoid summer flight delays caused by lithium batteries as busiest flying day of the year approaches

Published on: 22 July 2026 Category:aviation safety, Category:Consumers
Regulator warns of potentially deadly threat posed by over 100 million incorrectly packed batteries

Published on: 26 June 2026 Category:aviation safety
Rapid response by UK Airlines minimises disruption to passengers

Published on: 29 November 2025 Category:aviation safety, Category:Consumers
Precautionary airworthiness directive issued for some Airbus A320 aircraft

Published on: 28 November 2025 Category:aviation safety
UK Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Defence join forces to build pathway into civil aviation for military personnel

Published on: 26 June 2025 Category:aviation safety

UK Civil Aviation Authority and the British Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
UK to bring aviation experts together for third legal summit

Published on: 25 November 2024 Category:aviation safety

UK hosts major legal summit to discuss aviation safety, security and facilitation issues.