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Response to Ryanair's statement on the delayed flight RK1265 from Agadir to Manchester

1,616 businesses in the travel sector licensed under the ATOL scheme

A total of 1,616 businesses in the travel sector are licensed under the ATOL scheme according to new figures released by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Regulation of Heathrow will seek to protect passengers and pave the way for sustainable growth

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its Method Statement and Business Planning Guidance on the economic regulation of Heathrow Airport for the next price control period (H8).

UK Civil Aviation Authority appointed to oversee safety standards for drones

The UK’s aerospace regulator has been appointed as the Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) for drones.

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

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

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 

UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts Gatwick Airport’s commitments

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

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

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced the expansion and extension of the Hydrogen Challenge by launching a second round.