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UK Civil Aviation Regulations

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Growth Duty

Our statutory obligation to support growth

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"The Growth Duty" requires regulators to consider the economic consequences of their actions; be proportionate in their decision making; and to keep regulatory burdens to a minimum. The Duty came into statutory effect on the 29th of March 2017. The CAA report on the growth duty in the CAA Annual Report and Accounts.

News from UK Civil Aviation Authority

  1. SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority
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  2. Range control licences: Giving space space
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  3. Nearly half of consumers think airports and airlines are ready for their summer getaway
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