Aviation policy and legislative development process
Our policy and legislative development process describes the steps involved in developing aviation legislation, certification specifications and other detailed specifications, acceptable means of compliance and guidance material.
The process has five stages:
- Stage 1 - Capture drivers
- Stage 2 - Define issue
- Stage 3 - Policy development
- Stage 4 - Deliver policy
- Stage 5 - Review policy
UK aviation safety policy and legislative change tracker
Projects that are mandated by the joint DfT/CAA Sponsorship Board appear in this tracker below. (Please also see statement from DfT below). This tracker sets out the status of each project, the means by which stakeholders will be consulted and links to relevant documentation (consultation documents, opinion and instruction documents, legislative or guidance outputs and consolidated legislation).
0134 Part 66 Introduction of maintenance licensing and training methods for electric powerplant
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Part 66 Introduction of maintenance licensing and training methods for electric powerplant
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To propose a change for UK licence holders, to ensure aircraft with electrical propulsion are covered in the requirements for Annex III (Part-66) to UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0145 Installation of components post EU-Exit by Part 145 approved organisations
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0145 |
Installation of components post EU-Exit by Part 145 approved organisations
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Update to Part 145 Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 to ensure it reflects International Agreements. |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0146 Update and additions to CS-UKTSO
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0146 |
Update and additions to CS-UKTSO
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To ensure Technical Standards Orders are kept up to date. |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0008 All Weather Operations
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0008 |
All Weather Operations
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Update obsolete definitions, enable future technologies for landing and take-off and to improve safety by allowing Continuous Descent on Final Approach for Non-Precision Approach terminating at a circling minima |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0121 Certified category UAS regulations
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0121 |
Certified category UAS regulations
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Development of Regulations and AMC/GM for certification of UAS, Pilot Licencing, Operation Certification and additional regulatory changes |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0148 Update and additions to CS-25
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0148 |
Update and additions to CS-25
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To ensure CS-25 is kept up to date. |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0150 Updating Flight Simulation Training Device Requirements
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0150 |
Updating Flight Simulation Training Device Requirements
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Incorporate elements from the ICAO Doc 9625 ‘Manual of criteria for the Qualification of Flight simulation Training Devices’ into the UK Regulatory framework. |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0126 Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947
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0126 |
Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947
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To ensure Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material is kept up to date. |
Public consultation of our proposals commenced 6 July 2022 and closes 31 August 2022 |
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Consultation: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Draft Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (CAP 2378) AMC & GM explanatory document (CAP 2372) |
0131 Update to the UK Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) (Updated 25 March 2022)
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0131 |
Update to the UK Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) |
Airspace modernisation (electrification of aircraft propulsion), simplification of the ruleset, increased harmonisation with ICAO. |
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0132 ATOL Reform (Updated 25 March 2022)
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0132 |
ATOL Reform |
Ensuring that our policy framework is aligned with our regulatory approach, i.e. focusing on proportionate risk-based regulation |
Initial consultation (CAP 2151) of our proposals during April-August 2021.
Consideration of the consultation responses is ongoing.
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
Consultation: ATOL Reform (CAP 2151) |
0019 Introduction of Cyber Security Regulation (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0019 | Introduction of Cyber Security Regulation | Protection of the aviation system from cyberattacks and their consequences. | Stage 3 - CAA Policy development ongoing. |
0027 Permit to Fly Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) Approvals and Operation of CAP632 Ex-military Aircraft (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0027 | Permit to Fly Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) Approvals and Operation of CAP632 Ex-military Aircraft | Amendments to Articles 16 and 42 of the ANO. | No impact on industry therefore no consultation required. | Stage 3 - CAA Policy development ongoing. |
0029 Sharing of the direct costs of a flight (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0029 | Sharing of the direct costs of a flight |
Amend the current rules around cost share flying to effectively mitigate the risks associated with this form of aviation, while maximising the benefits these flights provide. |
Consultation commenced on 1 December 2021. Consultation closes on 12 January 2022 |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. Consultation underway. |
Consultation: UK Cost Shared Flights |
0128 Addition of pre-defined risk assessments (PDRAs) (Updated on 17 December 2021)
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| 0128 | Addition of pre-defined risk assessments (PDRAs) |
Amend regulation 2019/947 (UAS) and AMC/GM for the creation and use of PDRAs within the UK. |
Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development complete and contained in the Opinion and Instruction Document. Legislation development ongoing with Department for Transport |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (November 2022)
0125 Maintenance data and the installation of certain aircraft components during maintenance (Updated 25 March 2022)
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0125 |
Maintenance data and the installation of certain aircraft components during maintenance |
To provide industry with flexibility for the acceptance of parts and appliances with different production background for installation and maintenance on type certified aircraft without decreasing the level of safety. |
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0020 Helicopter Terrain Awareness & Warning Systems (HTAWS) for Offshore Operations (Updated 25 March 2022)
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Helicopter Terrain Awareness & Warning Systems (HTAWS) for Offshore Operations |
To address the excessive rate of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), loss of control in flight (LOC-I) accidents in offshore helicopter operations and to address UK AAIB Safety Recommendations 2011-061, 2011-062 and 2011-063, and 2016-012 and 2016-013. |
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0021 Amendment of UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 and Annexes Part ATS and Part FPD (Updated 25 March 2022)
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0021 |
Amendment of UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 and Annexes Part ATS and Part FPD |
Alignment with ICAO SARPs and PANS and completion of transfer of the ATM/ANS domain into the Rule, AMC and GM structure. |
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0022 Safety Management System (SMS) (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0022 | Safety Management System (SMS) |
The implementation of ICAO Annex 19 amendment 1. |
Stage 3 - CAA Policy development ongoing. |
0124 Instructions for continued airworthiness, the production of parts to be used during maintenance and the consideration of ageing aircraft aspects during certification (Updated 24 March 2022)
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0124 |
Instructions for continued airworthiness, the production of parts to be used during maintenance and the consideration of ageing aircraft aspects during certification |
Harmonisation of the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) among the design approval holders, in relation to the identification, approval, formatting and availability of the ICA to the end users. |
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Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0138 Regularising Safety Directive for Night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)
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0138 |
Regularising Safety Directive for Night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) |
To incorporate the requirements of the Safety Directive into the SPA (Specific Approvals). HEMS element of UK Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and revoke the Safety Directive. |
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0142 Extension of UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions
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Extension of UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions |
To extend legacy and transitional UAS arrangements in UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 relating to class marking |
Public consultation of our proposals in spring 2022. CAA CAP2367 details the results. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
CAP2344 Consultation: Extending the provisions for Legacy and Transitional Category UAS |
0143 Third Country Production Organisation Approvals
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0143 |
Third Country Production Organisation Approvals |
Amending Article 9 of UK Regulation (EU) 748/2012 to allow the CAA to continue to accept third country approvals from regulatory partners with whom an agreement or working arrangement has been concluded |
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Stage 3 – DfT policy development ongoing. |
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (June 2022)
Annex 16 reference in BR
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Annex 16 reference in BR |
Adopting amendment to ICAO Annexe 16 relating to the certification of aircraft for noise, certification of engines for emissions, and certification of aeroplanes for carbon dioxide emissions – coming into force on partly on 1 July 2022 and partly on 1 January 2023 |
DfT led change |
Stage 5 - SI Laid June 2022 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) |
The Removal of Article 23 of IR 2019/947
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The Removal of Article 23 of IR 2019/947 |
Removing redundant commencement provisions which relate to part to EU law that were not retained – coming into force 1 July 2022 |
DfT led change |
Stage 5 – SI Laid June 2022 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) |
The Air Traffic Management (Regulation (EU) No 716/2014) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (March 2022)
0118 - Amendments to Pilot Common Project Regulation - delay implementation and target deployment dates for a number of air traffic management systems
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0118 |
Amendments to Pilot Common Project Regulation - delay implementation and target deployment dates for a number of air traffic management systems
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Amend Regulation No 716/2014 as required |
DfT led |
Stage 4 - Statutory Instrument published 3 March 2022, coming into force on 24 March 2022. |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (28 October 2021)
0004 Unmanned Aircraft - Registration and Remote Pilot competency requirements for Control Line Model Aeroplane Flights (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0004 | Unmanned Aircraft - Registration and Remote Pilot Competency Requirements for Control Line Model Aeroplane Flights. | Amend UAS IR. | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021. |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0005 Mitigating the risk of: uncontained in-flight fire; corrosion and fatigue in aircraft; and runway excursions (Updated on 17 December 2021)
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| 0005 |
Mitigating the risk of: uncontained in-flight fire; corrosion and fatigue in aircraft; and runway excursions. |
Amend UK (EU) Reg No 1321/2014 and UK (EU) Reg No 2015/640 | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) Continuing Airworthiness | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Additional Airworthiness | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) |
0006 Completing implementation of new requirements regarding safety margins for approach and landing performance conditions (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0006 | Completing implementation of new requirements regarding safety margins for approach and landing performance conditions. | Amend UK (EU) Reg No 2019/1387 as required. | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021. |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0007 To introduce technical and administrative requirements for ramp inspections, alcohol testing, psychoactive substances and support programme (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0007 | To introduce technical and administrative requirements for ramp inspections, alcohol testing, psychoactive substances and support programme | Amend UK (EU) Reg No 2018/1042 as required. | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0032(a) Repeal and replacement of aeronautical data quality requirements and introduction of new SNOWTAM format (Amended on 28 October 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0032(a) | Repeal and replacement of aeronautical data quality requirements and introduction of new SNOWTAM format | Amend IR as required. | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) ATM/ANS interoperability | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) ATM/ANS provision of services | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Opinion and Instruction Document - 0032(a) |
0032(b) Introduction of enhanced global reporting format (“GRF”) for reporting runway surface conditions and new aeronautical data quality requirements for aerodrome operators (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0032(b) | Introduction of enhanced global reporting format (“GRF”) for reporting runway surface conditions and new aeronautical data quality requirements for aerodrome operators. | Amend IR as required. | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) ADR Aerodromes | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Opinion and Instruction Document - 0032(b) |
0120/0120A Amending requirements for flight crew competence and training methods and reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation (Updated on 17 May 2022)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0120/0120A | Amending requirements for flight crew competence and training methods and reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation. | Implement UK (EU) Reg No 2020/2193, updating the UK (EU) Reg No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation). | Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction documents. |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021. UK AMC/GM related to the amendments under development. Statutory Instrument published May 2022. Coming into force on 1July 2022 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) Aircrew | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) |
0123/0123A Requirement for balloon and sailplane pilot licences to convert from national licence inconsistent with current strategy (Updated on 17 May 2022)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0123/0123A | Requirement for balloon and sailplane pilot licences to convert from national licence inconsistent with current strategy. | Postpone requirement until review of approach is carried out. | Government policy (resulting from engagement with stakeholders) that now that the UK has left the EU and EASA, there will be a review of GA FCL licensing to rationalise and simplify where possible. The purpose of the change is to facilitate that review and not require anyone to change or convert their license while the review is on-going |
Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021. Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document to extend derogation to holders of licences and certificates issued after 8 April 2020. Statutory Instrument published May 2022. Coming into force on 1 July 2022 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) Sailplanes | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Balloons | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) Opinion and Instruction Document - 0123 Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document - 0123A |
Air Navigation Order 2021 (July 2021)
0026 Enabling 600kg microlights (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0026 | Enabling 600kg microlights. | Take up the provision at Article 2(8) of UK Basic Regulation to bring factory-built aeroplanes into the scope of the ANO, and to regulate them as microlights. | Public consultation of our proposals in autumn 2019. CAA CAP1920 details the results. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
CAP1845, Consultation: Bringing new light aircraft between 450-600kg under national regulation The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) |
0030 Pilot medical self-declarations (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0030 | Pilot medical self-declarations | Amend article 162 of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) to allow self-declaration of medical fitness where appropriate. | Related consultation conducted in 2014 (see CAA CAP1284). Consultation results in CAA CAP1397. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
Article 162 of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) 2016 The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0116 Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0116 | Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level. | Amend ANO to make it mandatory to report en-route obstacles as per SR-FS-014. | Direct engagement with impacted stakeholder groups. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0122 Article 96(7) Space (Commercial Rockets) is redundant (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0122 | Article 96(7) Space (Commercial Rockets) is redundant. | Remove redundant provision. | Administrative - no reason to consult. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0130 The new Space Industry Act requires various changes to be made to Article 96 of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) (updated un 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0130 | The new Space Industry Act requires various changes to be made to Article 96 of the ANO. | Remove some requirements. Restrictions on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) use near space sites and introducing new requirements on safety cases and insurance in relation to rocket launches. | Amendments consequential to the Space Industry Act - no reason to consult. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (25 May 2021)
0116 Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0116 | Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level. | Amend ANO to make it mandatory to report en-route obstacles as per SR-FS-014. | Direct engagement with impacted stakeholder groups. | Stage 5 - ANO Order in July 2021 |
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) |
0119 Continued issue of the IR(R) Rating in lieu of BIR (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0119 | Continued issue of the IR(R) Rating in lieu of BIR. | Remove date 8th September 2021 from Article 4(8) to allow the continued issuing of the IR(R) on UK Part-FCL Licences. | DfT led change | Stage 5 - SI laid May 2021 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 2021 (7 January 2021)
0001 Minimum age for drone pilots (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0001 | Minimum age for drone pilots | Remove the minimum age for remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft systems. | DfT led chhange | Stage 5 - SI laid January 2021 |
0002 Medical self-declaration of General Aviation (GA) pilots (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0002 | Medical self-declaration of GA pilots | Permit the use of a medical self-declaration to operate certain UK-registered Part-21 aircraft (as that term is defined in the Air Navigation Order 2016) in the United Kingdom. | DfT led change | Stage 5 - SI laid January 2021 |
0003 VMC conditions in Class D airspace (Updated on 17 December 2021)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0003 | VMC conditions in Class D airspace. | Provide a definition for the term 'with the surface in sight' and to amend the rules on distance from cloud when aircraft are flying using visual flight rules (VFR) in classes D, F and G airspace. | DfT led change | Stage 5 - SI laid January 2021 |
Statement from DfT
This does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of projects, as some projects, particularly those initiated by the DfT, do not require a mandate from the DfT/CAA Sponsorship Board. However, both CAA and DfT recognise the value of having as comprehensive list as possible, so this tracker will continue to be populated with all legislative projects as far as possible. Where projects do not go through the DfT/CAA Sponsorship Board to receive a mandate, they will be added to the tracker subject to sufficient scoping and development (including with stakeholders) having taken place, and concerns around sensitivity having been met.
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