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).
0186 Review of “Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions” CAP 1220
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0186 |
Review of “Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions” CAP 1220 |
To review Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions (CAP 1220) | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0169-0002 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) implementation rules relating to the Airspace Modernisation Strategy
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0169-0002 |
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) implementation rules relating to the Airspace Modernisation Strategy |
To introduce PBN and help inform the pipeline of potential legislative requirements to ensure a smooth transition to the use of PBN technology | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0180 Revision of CAP 553 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section A
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0180 |
Revision of CAP 553 British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section A |
Update to the BCAR to improve clarity and introduce new privileges and obligations. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0179 Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0179 | Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) |
To update the UK Reg (EU) 965/2012 (Air Operations) to align with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0178 Amendment to UK Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (Aerodromes) relating to aerodrome design and operations including ground handling
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0178 | Amendment to UK Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (Aerodromes) relating to aerodrome design and operations including ground handling |
To ensure global harmonisation of aerodrome safety. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0177 Pilot Medical Declaration
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0177 | Pilot Medical Declaration |
To clarify the regulations and remove the necessity for continued general exemptions |
Public Consultations of our proposals: Consultation 2022: Pilot Medical Declaration Review Consultation 2023: Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) Phase 2 review
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
Consultations: |
0175 Guidance on Right-of-Way
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0175 |
Guidance on Right-of-Way |
Update guidance material to UK Reg (EU) No 923/2012 relating to right-of-way and aircraft on converging flight paths |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0174 RPAS Regulatory Review Including Remote ID
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0174 |
RPAS Regulatory Review Including Remote ID |
To review the RPAS framework and implement regulatory requirements for RPAS |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0173 Air Traffic Management Civil Aviation Publications (UK Reg (EU) 2017/373)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0173 |
Air Traffic Management Civil Aviation Publications (UK Reg (EU) 2017/373)
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To ensure technical requirements are kept up to date and applicable |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0172 Helicopter Performance Based Navigation Specific Approvals (Required Navigation Performance 0.3)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0172 |
Helicopter Performance Based Navigation Specific Approvals (Required Navigation Performance 0.3)
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Update UK Reg (EU) 965/2012 to support helicopter operators wishing to apply for a specific approval under SPA.PBN for Required Navigation Performance 0.3 operation |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0171 Air Traffic Management Regulatory Compliance and Interoperability
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0171 |
Air Traffic Management Regulatory Compliance and Interoperability |
To ensure appropriate means of compliance and guidance is available following repeal of UK (EU) Reg No 552/2004 (the Interoperability Regulation) in September 2023
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Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0170 Prohibition of Supersonic & Tran sonic Flight over land
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0170 |
Prohibition of Supersonic & Transonic Flight over land |
Amend UK Reg (EU) No 923/2012 to prohibit supersonic instrument flight rules (IFR) flight over land, unless approved by the CAA. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0169-0001 Implementation of ICAO Flight Information Service (FIS) in the UK
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0169-0001 |
Implementation of ICAO Flight Information Service (FIS) in the UK |
To simplify the FIS and ensure that it embraces emerging technologies and service delivery capabilities. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0169 Airspace Modernisation
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0169 |
Airspace Modernisation |
To introduce the Airspace Modernisation Strategy programme and the pipeline of potential changes to legislation needed to deliver it |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0168 Operation of CAP 632 Ex-Military Aircraft
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0168 |
Operation of CAP 632 Ex-Military Aircraft |
Change to the regulatory method for approving CAP 632 operators To strengthen the legal position for the operation of CAP632 ex-military aircraft and allow enforcement to be taken against an operator if necessary. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0166 Helicopter ditching and water impact survivability
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0166 |
Helicopter ditching and water impact survivability |
Through the application of safety improvements to mitigate the risks associated with the operation of helicopters over hostile sea areas for extended periods, through the application of safety improvements |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0164 Amendment to UK Regulation UK (EU) 139/2014 (Aerodromes)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0164 |
Amendment to UK Regulation UK (EU) 139/2014 (Aerodromes) |
To maintain a high level of safety for aerodrome design and operations and to ensure alignment with ICAO |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0161 Amendment to Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operators use of aeronautical database)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0161 |
Amendment to Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operators use of aeronautical database) |
Clarification of how UK operators can comply with the requirements of UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 for the management of aeronautical databases | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0160 Regular update and additions to Certification Specifications in relation to Airworthiness of Part 21 aircraft
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0160 |
Regular update and additions to Certification Specifications in relation to Airworthiness of Part 21 aircraft. |
To ensure Certification Specifications are kept up to date. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0159 Adoption of Special Conditions
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0159 |
Adoption of Special Conditions |
Special Conditions published by EASA post 31 December 2020 | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0158-0001 Regulations for Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) operations at Aerodromes in the UK
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0158-0001 |
Regulations for Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) operations at Aerodromes in the UK |
To enable the safe integration of passenger-carrying AAM operations in the UK. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0158 Enabling Advanced Air Mobility operations (AAM) in the UK
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0158 |
Enabling Advanced Air Mobility operations (AAM) in the UK |
To enable the safe integration of passenger-carrying AAM operations in the UK. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0157 General Aviation Pilot Licensing and Training Simplification Project
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0157 |
General Aviation Pilot Licensing and Training Simplification Project |
Review and simplify the suite of regulations governing licensing and training for General Aviation pilots. |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing.
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0156 Update to CAP1032 Licensing Structure
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0156 |
Update to CAP1032 Licensing Structure |
Introduction of a student flight information safety officer licence (FISO), following completion of examination, and the addition of English Language Proficiency | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0155 Critical parts removed from service - UK Reg No (EU) 1321/2014 and AMC changes
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0155 |
Critical parts removed from service - UK Reg No (EU) 1321/2014 and AMC changes |
To raise the profile of the importance of correctly managing and maintaining critical parts. | Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0154 Revision of Certification Specifications in relation to critical parts post removal from service assessment programme
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0154 |
Revision of Certification Specifications in relation to critical parts post removal from service assessment programme |
Revision to Certification Specifications in relation to Critical Parts. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0153 Change to UK FCL Syllabus 2022
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0153 | Change to UK FCL Syllabus 2022 | Learning objectives for airline transport pilot license, commercial pilot license, instrument rating, competency-based instrument rating for aeroplanes and helicopters examinations to be updated to align with ICAO Global Reporting Format. |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0152 UK Means of Compliance for Special Condition on vertical take-off and landing
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0152 |
UK Means of Compliance for Special Condition on vertical take-off and landing |
Clarity on how to comply with the Special Condition |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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0151 UK Reg (EU) 2015/340 Update to the ATCO legislation to reflect ICAO Annex 1 and Standards Recommended Practices (SARPs)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation Method | Status |
Links to associated Documents |
| 0151 |
UK Reg (EU) 2015/340 Update to the ATCO legislation to reflect ICAO Annex 1 and Standards Recommended Practices (SARPs)
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Update to the ATCO legislation with the respective ICAO Annex 1 and SARPs. Permitting the simplification of ratings and rating endorsements and more closely aligning with the ICAO provisions. |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0150 Updating Flight Simulation Training Device Requirements
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0148 Update and additions to CS-25
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Issue |
Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0146 Update and additions to CS-UKTSO
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0145 Installation of components post EU-Exit by Part 145 approved organisations
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0134 Part 66 Introduction of maintenance licensing and training methods for electric powerplant
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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0134 |
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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0132 ATOL Reform
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Issue |
Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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) |
0131 Update to the UK Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA)
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Issue |
Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0128 Addition of pre-defined risk assessments (PDRAs)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
0127 Regulatory provision for establishment of entities to carry out CAA tasks in the Specific Category
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0127 |
Regulatory provision for establishment of entities to carry out CAA tasks in the Specific Category |
To make regulatory provision for establishment of these entities under UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
0126 Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947
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Issue |
Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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) |
0121 Certified category UAS regulations
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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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0029 Sharing of the direct costs of a flight
| 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. |
Public Consultation of our proposed changes: Consultation 2021: UK Cost Shared Flights Consultation 2023: Proposed changes to the advertising element of the cost sharing regulations |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. Consultation underway. |
Consultation 2021:UK Cost Shared Flights CAP 2391: Comment Response Document: UK Cost Sharing Flights |
0028 Permit to Fly allowing Ab Initio flight training
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Driver/Change |
Consultation method |
Status |
Links to associated docs |
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0028 |
Permit to Fly allowing Ab Initio flight training |
Amendments to Article 42 of the ANO and UK Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 |
Public Consultation on our proposals: Conducting paid for initial pilot training in UK National Permit to Fly aeroplanes Conducting paid for initial pilot training in amateur built UK National Permit to Fly microlights |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
CRD:
CRD: |
0027 Permit to Fly Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) Approvals and Operation of CAP632 Ex-military Aircraft
| 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. | - |
0019 Information Security Management Systems
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0019 | Information Security Management Systems | Requirements for the management of information security risks with a potential impact on aviation safety and security. |
Public Consultation of our proposals: UK ISMS (Information Security Management Systems) regulation |
Stage 3 - CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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0009 Operating near Conflict Zones
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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| 0019 | Operating near Conflict Zones | To change the AMC/GM to UK Reg (EU) 965/2012 (Air Operations) Annex III ORO.GEN.200 (Management System) in accordance with ICAO Standard | Stage 3 - CAA Policy development ongoing. |
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Statutory Instrument planned for 2024
0008 All Weather Operations
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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 |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing. |
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The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023
0022 Safety Management System (SMS)
| 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. |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 5 - SI Laid May 2023 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Opinion and instruction document - 0022
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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
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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. |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 5 - SI Laid May 2023 |
0125 Maintenance data and the installation of certain aircraft components during maintenance
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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. |
Public consultation of our proposals: |
Stage 5 - SI Laid May 2023 |
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Amendment to the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulation
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Reference Number | Amendment to the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulation | To amend the definition of “Technical Instructions” by referring to the 2023-2024 edition | DfT led change | Stage 4 – Statutory Instrument published 6 December 2022, coming into force 1 January 2023 |
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) |
The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022
0143 Third Country Production Organisation Approvals
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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 5 – SI Laid November 2022 |
The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022
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0142 Extension of UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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0142 |
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 5 – SI Laid November 2022 |
CAP2344 Consultation: Extending the provisions for Legacy and Transitional Category UAS Opinion and Instruction Document - 0142 The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
0138 Regularising Safety Directive for Night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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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 5 – SI Laid November 2022 |
Opinion and Instruction Document - 0138 The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
0021 Amendment of UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annexes Part ATS and Part FPD and UK Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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0021 |
Amendment of UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annexes Part ATS and Part FPD and UK Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
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 5 – SI Laid November 2022 |
Opinion and Instruction Document - 0021 The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
0020 Helicopter Terrain Awareness & Warning Systems (HTAWS) for Offshore Operations
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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links to associated – Documents |
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0020 |
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. |
Task 0020 Comment Response Documents from Focused Consultation: |
Stage 5 – SI Laid November 2022 |
Opinion and Instruction Document - 0020 The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (June 2022)
Annex 16 reference in BR
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Consultation Method |
Status |
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No Reference Number
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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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Driver/Change |
Consultation Method |
Status |
Links |
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No Reference Number
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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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Driver/Change |
Consultation method |
Status |
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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
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
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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
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Public consultation of our proposals - Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 965/2012: Air Operations - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space (caa.co.uk) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (July 2021)
0130 The new Space Industry Act requires various changes to be made to Article 96 of the Air Navigation Order (ANO)
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
0122 Article 96(7) Space (Commercial Rockets) is redundant
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
0116 Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
0030 Pilot medical self-declarations
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
0026 Enabling 600kg microlights
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (25 May 2021)
0116 Notification of construction (or dismantling) of obstacles over 100m above ground level
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) Regulations 2021 (7 January 2021)
0001 Minimum age for drone pilots
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | Minimum age for drone pilots | Remove the minimum age for remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft systems. | DfT led change | Stage 5 - SI laid January 2021 |
0002 Medical self-declaration of General Aviation (GA) pilots
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ref | Issue | Driver/Change | Consultation method | Status | Links to associated docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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