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Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices

Regulator strengthens aviation and aerospace ties in Northern Ireland

UK Civil Aviation Authority meets aviation and aerospace industry leaders in Northern Ireland to strengthen ties and see the work being done on sustainability, delivering innovations and improving the passenger experience.

Aviation regulator sets out improved airspace change process

Package of improvements delivered by UK Civil Aviation Authority makes the airspace change process easier to understand and clarifies the requirements that need to be met to progress an airspace change proposal.

UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes price control decision on NATS airline charges

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today set out its Final Decision on new price control arrangements for NATS (En Route) plc ("NERL"), the economically regulated subsidiary of NATS Holdings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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