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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.

UK’s aviation regulator to enhance industry environmental reporting

Published on: 01 October 2024
Category:Environment and Sustainability

Aviation regulator has launched a consultation to further develop the UK Aviation Environmental Review (AER).

Midlands set to drive the aerospace revolution in UK cities, says regulator

Published on: 26 September 2024
Category:Drones

UK Civil Aviation Authority hosts roundtable with companies across the Midlands aerospace supply chain.

Aviation regulator sets out plan to enable routine drone flights beyond line of sight

Published on: 24 September 2024
Category:Drones

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight unlocking benefits across society.

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Consultation launched on early cost recovery for Heathrow expansion
- Published on: 14 August 2025
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New safety insights to guide future eVTOL regulation published
- Published on: 12 August 2025
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Regulator Grants First Space Launch Licence For A UK Based Rocket Company
- Published on: 05 August 2025
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