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UK to bring aviation experts together for third legal summit

Published on: 25 November 2024
Category:aviation safety

UK hosts major legal summit to discuss aviation safety, security and facilitation issues.

UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace change

Published on: 20 November 2024
Category:Airspace ,
Category:General aviation

UK’s aviation regulator approves changes to the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR).

Real term price reduction proposed for UK Civil Aviation Authority charges

Published on: 18 November 2024
Category:Corporate

The Civil Aviation Authority is consulting on its proposed scheme of charges that will take effect from 1 April 2025.

Aviation regulator publishes Independent Review into August 2023 NATS Flight Planning System Failure

Published on: 14 November 2024
Category:Consumers ,
Category:Corporate ,
Category:Economic Regulation ,
Category:Airlines ,
Category:Airports

A final report, prepared by an Independent Review Panel into the air traffic control failure on 28 August 2023, has today been published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

UK Civil Aviation Authority starts process of setting next price control for Heathrow Airport

Published on: 06 November 2024
Category:Economic Regulation

The regulator's review - known as H8 - will set how much Heathrow Airport Limited can charge airlines for using the airport from 2027 to 2031.

New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon

Published on: 22 October 2024
Category:Airspace

Consultation launched on how to deliver plans to cut flight delays, reduce carbon emissions and deliver growth for the sector

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.

Giancarlo Buono Appointed Group Director of Safety and Airspace Regulation at the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 09 October 2024
Category:Corporate

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Giancarlo Buono as its new Group Director, Safety and Airspace Regulation.

Launch of new ATOL claims portal; a leap forward for consumer service

Published on: 04 October 2024
Category:ATOL

UK and US aviation regulators strengthen cooperation in private aircraft ramp checks

Published on: 03 October 2024
Category:aviation safety

Regulators from UK and USA join forces to inspect N-reg aircraft in the UK.

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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
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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
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