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

Published on: 14 March 2024
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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.

First companies for Hydrogen Challenge announced by aviation regulator

Published on: 28 February 2024
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UK Civil Aviation Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore expand collaboration

Published on: 23 February 2024
Category:Corporate

The UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Technical Arrangement for Airworthiness Certification to further enhance safety oversight and promote closer sharing of work practices and safety oversight information between the two authorities

Light aircraft to become safer under new proposals from regulator 

Published on: 21 February 2024
Category:General aviation

The safety of people flying in light aircraft could increase following new proposals put forward by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to require active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to be carried on some piston engine aircraft.

Step forward in unlocking drones flying beyond visual line of sight

Published on: 20 February 2024
Category:Drones

New proposals will help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight of Remote Pilots with inspections of infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and roads all set to benefit.

Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q4 2023 activities

Published on: 31 January 2024
Category:General aviation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation (GA) Unit has today released an update on fourth quarter of 2023 activity. The unit has continued to follow its remit of regulating only when necessary and deliver on top-level principles for better GA regulation.

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