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Guidance to consumers impacted by Heathrow Airport incident– 21 March 2025

Published on: 21 March 2025
Category:Airports ,
Category:Consumers

Guidance for consumers who have been impacted following the closure of Heathrow Airport on Friday 21 March 2025.

Commercial pilot fined after RAF intercepted flight

Published on: 20 March 2025
Category:Prosecutions

A pilot operating a commercial flight from Oslo to Manchester has pleaded guilty to not maintaining continuous radio communication with air traffic control during a flight.

London Luton Airport hosts local Accessibility Day as 17% national increase* in number of disabled flyers 

Published on: 19 March 2025
Category:Corporate

UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts Gatwick Airport’s commitments

Published on: 25 February 2025
Category:Airports ,
Category:Economic Regulation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its Final Proposals to accept Gatwick Airport Limited’s (GAL) proposed new commitments to airlines for the four-year period from 2025/26 to 2028/29.

New Non-Executive Directors announced at the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 19 February 2025
Category:Corporate

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Trisha McAuley OBE and Professor Jordan Giddings to its Board.

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

Published on: 03 February 2025
Category:innovation ,
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's first vertical launch approved by Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 16 January 2025
Category:Space

Rocket Factory Augsburg has received its launch licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

UK Civil Aviation Authority gives Santa permission to enter airspace

Published on: 18 December 2024
Category:Airspace

Snow your rights before jetting off this Christmas

Published on: 10 December 2024
Category:Consumers

UK Civil Aviation Authority reveals its top six tips for Christmas flights.

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.

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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: News Item
Regulator’s accessibility assistance report highlights progress made by most UK airports but finds three airports need improvement
- Published on: 25 June 2025
- Category: News Item
Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released
- Published on: 17 June 2025
- Category: News Item

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