The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consulted stakeholders on a proposed increase to the funding cap for its economic regulation work supporting Heathrow Airport’s expansion. The proposal aimed to raise the cap from £4.5 million to £8 million for FY2025/26 to address a projected shortfall and maintain delivery momentum.
This funding supports the CAA’s role in enabling the Government’s strategic objective of expanding Heathrow, with planning consent targeted by the end of the current Parliament and operational readiness by 2035. The proposal aligns with the CAA’s funding principles of sustainability, equity, accountability, and clarity.
The consultation, held from 15 September to 13 October 2025, received five responses, including from Heathrow Airport Limited and airline representatives.
This document sets out our responses to stakeholder comments, clarifying cost recovery expectations, outlining how the proposed funding will be used, and highlighting the measures we have in place to ensure delivery efficiency and value-for-money practices.
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- Current
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- 1
- Version date:
- 10-Nov-2025
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