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CAP1310 (PDF)
Mention up to technological developments and advance innovative concepts that youthree expect will transform the aviation sector in the next 10 years. 1) Performance-Based Navigation 2) Biofuels 3) Small drones * * http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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Filming
Guidance on planning an event or activity involving filming within UK airspace
If the event/activity will utilise unmanned aircraft, please also refer to the UAS - Airspace notification page.
Last updated: 22 May 2024
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CAA becomes UK space regulator and launches licensing regime
The UK CAA has become the UK's space regulator. The regulator is open for business to any company wanting to operate under a UK space licence.
. - ENDS - Notes to editors: The Civil Aviation Authority is already experienced in harnessing innovation whilst regulating for safety in aviation and has overseen the provision of approvals for testing and trialling several new technologies including, full scale non-hydrocarbon propulsion demonstration aircraft, highly novel electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended for “flying taxi” services, and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Last updated: 31 January 2023
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Services provided by CHIRP
what services are provided by the Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme
This AIC describes a programme that now invites reports from drone operators, aircraft ground handling and support staff, air display participants and organisers and aerodrome security staff in addition to those engaged in commercial air transport and general aviation (non-commercial and commercial), air traffic control and flight information services, aircraft maintenance and cabin crew.
Last updated: 01 June 2023
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Standards Document 01(H) (PDF)
Two UAs are to be flown (e.g. high speed turning descent, low speed with high rate of descent). 2.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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General Aviation Unit focuses on returning to flying post COVID
GAU focuses on supporting the General Aviation (GA) community on a safe return to flying following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Achievements over the past three months include: We continue to administer the rebate scheme of up to £250 for new Electronic Conspicuity (EC) devices aimed at encouraging more adoption of EC within the UK's General Aviation (GA) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) communities.
Last updated: 07 October 2021
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New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator
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.
A report published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority today [16 November 2023] has looked at the importance of technology used in light aircraft that helps make pilots aware of other aircraft such as planes, gliders, helicopters and drones to avoid collisions and increase airspace safety.
Last updated: 20 February 2024
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Our Strategy
What we want to achieve and how we plan to do it
Some technologies, such as drones are transitioning from test and development towards demonstration and scale, while others have increased in prominence – for instance, the role of Artificial Intelligence and autonomy.
Last updated: 11 April 2025
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Understanding airspace
How UK airspace works
Class G airspace is primarily used by recreational flyers, the military, emergency helicopters and drones.
Last updated: 17 March 2025
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New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon
Consultation launched on how to deliver plans to cut flight delays, reduce carbon emissions and deliver growth for the sector
With over 2.6 million aircraft flying through the UK every year, both the Department for Transport and UK Civil Aviation Authority are seeking views on how a UK Airspace Design Service could deliver on airspace modernisation – utilising new technology to meet demand and ultimately help pave the way for incorporation of new technologies, such as drones and spacecraft.
Last updated: 06 November 2024