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New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published

Published on: 12 August 2025
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Aerospace regulator publishes safety analysis research to support the future integration of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into UK airspace.

Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released

Published on: 17 June 2025
Category:innovation

Landmark roadmap established between national aviation authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.

Updated rules confirmed to support safe growth of drone sector

Published on: 08 May 2025
Category:Drones ,
Category:innovation

Outcome of drone regulation consultation confirms a package of updates by the regulator to simplify rules and enhance safety.

UK Civil Aviation Authority appointed to oversee safety standards for drones

Published on: 24 March 2025
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The UK’s aerospace regulator has been appointed as the Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) for drones.

UK on course to lead world in hydrogen fuel as aviation regulator expands Hydrogen Challenge

Published on: 03 February 2025
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Category:Environment and Sustainability

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced the expansion and extension of the Hydrogen Challenge by launching a second round.

UK regulator unveils new AI strategy

Published on: 28 November 2024
Category:innovation

UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out its approach to exploring how the challenges and opportunities presented by AI could be addressed.

Infrastructure inspections with drones made easier under new rules

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

Innovative new policy launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight.

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.

First companies for Hydrogen Challenge announced by aviation regulator

Published on: 28 February 2024
Category:innovation

eVTOL operations a step closer in the UK as aviation regulator looks at vertiport design proposals

Published on: 24 January 2024
Category:Airspace ,
Category:innovation

New consultation launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority on vertiport design at existing aerodromes.

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Consultation launched on early cost recovery for Heathrow expansion
- Published on: 14 August 2025
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New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published
- Published on: 12 August 2025
- Category: News Item
Regulator Grants First Space Launch Licence For A UK Based Rocket Company
- Published on: 05 August 2025
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