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Selina Chadha Appointed Group Director for Consumers & Markets at UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 23 May 2024
Category:Corporate ,
Category:Consumers

Selina Chadha has been appointed as the new Group Director for Consumers & Markets.

SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 25 April 2024
Category:Space

SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch.

Nearly half of consumers think airports and airlines are ready for their summer getaway

Published on: 22 April 2024
Category:Airports ,
Category:Consumers

Nearly half of passengers planning to travel this year think airports and airlines are ready for their summer getaway plans, according to a survey by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Civil Aviation Authority highlights importance of aerospace industry in Wales

Published on: 03 April 2024
Category:Corporate

Cutting-edge technology, aircraft maintenance advancements, and pioneering aircraft recycling initiatives were seen by the UK Civil Aviation Authority as part of its engagement in Wales this week.

Regulator proposes changes to Heathrow Airport Limited’s airline charges in response to CMA appeal

Published on: 20 March 2024
Category:Economic Regulation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a consultation setting out changes it proposes to make to the annual caps that apply to the charges Heathrow Airport Limited levies on airlines for using the airport until the end of 2026.

Regulator publishes progress report on Independent Review into August 2023 NATS Flight Planning System Failure

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

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

UK Civil Aviation Authority proposes streamlined licensing system for General Aviation Pilots

Published on: 13 March 2024
Category:General aviation

General Aviation Pilots will soon find it easier to gain and maintain a licence when proposals put forward by the UK Civil Aviation Authority are implemented.

Know before you go: Regulator shares advice for holidaymakers ahead of Easter getaway as passenger demand continues to grow

Published on: 11 March 2024
Category:Consumers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is reminding travellers of their rights and offering essential advice for those looking to book last minute trips this Easter, as new data shows continued passenger demand for flights.

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

Published on: 07 March 2024
Category:Corporate

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

Published on: 04 March 2024
Category:Corporate

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

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