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UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils new strategy for protecting people, enabling aerospace

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a new strategy setting out how it will achieve its new mission: “Protecting people, enabling aerospace”.

Sir Stephen Hillier re-appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority

The Secretary of State for Transport has re-appointed Sir Stephen Hillier as Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority.

First companies for Hydrogen Challenge announced by aviation regulator

UK Civil Aviation Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore expand collaboration

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Technical Arrangement for Airworthiness Certification to further enhance safety oversight and promote closer sharing of work practices and safety oversight information between the two authorities

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.

Step forward in unlocking drones flying beyond visual line of sight

New proposals will help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight of Remote Pilots with inspections of infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and roads all set to benefit.

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.

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

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

Regulator's enforcement action sees over £1 million refunded to Wizz Air passengers

Enforcement action against Wizz Air has led to £1.24 million being refunded to passengers the UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced.

UK Civil Aviation Authority announces new Director of People and Culture

Lucy Robbins has been appointed as the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s new Director of People and Culture.