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Aviation security training instructor prosecuted

Published on: 20 December 2023
Category:Prosecutions

An aviation security training instructor has pleaded guilty to four counts of forgery at Lewes Crown Court following an investigation led by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

SaxaVord granted spaceport licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority

Published on: 17 December 2023
Category:Space

SaxaVord Spaceport on the North Coast of the Shetland Islands has become the UK’s first licensed vertical launch spaceport, paving the the way for rocket launches on UK soil from 2024.

Regulator warns consumers not to fall foul of packing rules this festive season

Published on: 15 December 2023
Category:aviation safety

Ahead of the busiest travel period for the aviation sector advice is issued to passengers to help them travel safely and pack presents and party material correctly.

Drone users urged to respond to significant consultation on proposals to develop regulations

Published on: 23 November 2023
Category:Drones

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signalled proposals designed to make drone flights safer and to make it easier for drone users to understand and comply with regulations

Regulator launches Hydrogen Challenge to explore potential of new aviation fuel type

Published on: 21 November 2023
Category:innovation

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches new challenge to understand the potential of hydrogen fuel.

New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator

Published on: 16 November 2023
Category:Airspace

A study has been published looking at how human factors affect the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC), and what can be done to can enhance airspace safety.

Proposed changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration system

Published on: 09 November 2023
Category:General aviation

Regulator proposes changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration system for general aviation pilots.

Virgin Atlantic granted Permit to Fly for historic transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight

Published on: 06 November 2023
Category:Environment and Sustainability

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit to fly a world-first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight.

Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices

Published on: 02 November 2023
Category:General aviation

Regulator strengthens aviation and aerospace ties in Northern Ireland

Published on: 01 November 2023
Category:Corporate

UK Civil Aviation Authority meets aviation and aerospace industry leaders in Northern Ireland to strengthen ties and see the work being done on sustainability, delivering innovations and improving the passenger experience.

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