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• New trials move the UK closer to allowing everyday drone deliveries and flying beyond visual line of sight

  Published on: 17 October 2023 | Category:Drones

  Six projects have been chosen for trials under a UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will help make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights an everyday reality.

• UK Civil Aviation Authority calls on drone pilots to fly responsibly and not disrupt emergency helicopters

  Published on: 16 October 2023 | Category:Drones

  Regulator calls on all UK drone operators to fly responsibly and avoid flying their drones near emergency services helicopters that are dealing with incidents.  

• Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q3 2023 activities

  Published on: 13 October 2023 | Category:General aviation

  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.

• Aviation regulators strengthen co-operation on safety enforcement

  Published on: 12 October 2023 | Category:Corporate

  Aviation regulators are to step up collaboration to help stop illegal public transport flights and other breaches of aviation safety laws and regulations.

• UK Civil Aviation Authority Appoints Rob Bishton as the new Chief Executive

  Published on: 06 October 2023 | Category:Corporate

  The UK Civil Aviation Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Bishton as its new Chief Executive, effective 21 October 2023.

• Regulator’s independent review to consider wider impact of NATS technical issue

  Published on: 06 October 2023 | Category:Corporate

  An independent review into NATS’ technical issue on 28 August has been launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. 

• Regulator launches third round of funding to deliver airspace modernisation

  Published on: 02 October 2023 | Category:Airspace

  The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a third round of its £2 million funding to help support airspace modernisation projects.

• UK on cusp of next aviation revolution, says UK regulator

  Published on: 26 September 2023 | Category:innovation, Category:Airspace

  Aviation stands on the cusp of the next revolution, the Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority will say in a keynote speech on 27 September.

• UK Civil Aviation Authority visits Scotland and Northern Ireland airfields

  Published on: 22 September 2023 | Category:aviation safety

  The Investigations and Enforcement Team conducted a series of visits in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

• Civil Aviation Authority confirms appointment of Chief Finance Officer

  Published on: 20 September 2023 | Category:Corporate

  The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Tracey Martin has been appointed Chief Finance Officer and a member of the Civil Aviation Authority Board.