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National Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (NATMAC)

Information about the committee, its function and current membership

NATMAC contact list please contact the secretary on the following email address: NATMAC@caa.co.uk Terms of reference NATMAC meeting minutes Future NATMAC plenary dates NATMAC meets twice a year, here are the next scheduled dates: NATMAC 98 – 1 October 2025 NATMAC 99 – 15 April 2026 NATMAC 100 – 7 October 2026 Committee membership Airlines UK Airports UK - formerly named Airport Operators Association (AOA) AOG - Airfield Operators Group AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association ACOG - Airspace Change Organising Group ARPAS-UK - Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK AEF - Aviation Environment Federation BA - British Airways BAE Systems BALPA - British Air Line Pilots Association BBAC - British Balloon and Airship Club BBGA - British Business and General Aviation Association BGA - British Gliding Association BHA - British Helicopter Association BHPA – British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association BMAA - British Microlight Aircraft Association British Skydiving Drone

Last updated: 01 September 2025

Successful applicants

Applicants that have been successful in their bid for fund allocation

It will also test the capabilities required to conduct remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operations in an atypical air environment.

Last updated: 15 August 2025

RegReview (PDF)

UAV of 150 kg or more will be EASA aircraft SECTION II AIRWORTHINESS (Unclear if this will apply) SECTION III AIR OPERATIONS Part OPS 0 General Operating and Flight Rules (Unclear if this will apply) Part OPS 3 Aerial Work SECTION VI PERSONNEL PART FCL Subpart K - UAV Operating Personnel UAV <150 kg remain under national arrangements [Outside the scope of this review.]

Last updated: 22 February 2024

CAP1593 (PDF)

The adoption of new technologies is expected to be necessary for NERL to effectively provide services in RP3 and beyond. 2.24 Drone-related safety issues were raised in responses to CAP 1511 and recent developments around ensuring the safe operation of this new technology.7 The 7 For example “Drones to be registered and users to sit safety tests under new government rules” published CAP 1593 Chapter 2: Outcomes and outputs for RP3 September 2017 Page 24 CAA is expecting to work with the Government to establish clearer guidelines on airspace management with relation to drones to ensure the safety of airspace users. 2.25 Under Condition 10(6) of its Air Traffic Services licence, NERL is required to produce an outline technology plan covering the RP3 period by 20 June 2018.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

IN-2016/014 (PDF)

There is a need to help new business models to come to the market such as drones and commercial solutions to be able to operate in the market.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Customer portal

The portal can be used for: Aircraft maintenance e-exams Applying for a new ATOL licence AvSec Instructor Certification Electronic Conspicuity device rebates Flight crew e-exams and e-licensing Medical records system (Cellma) Private pilot theoretical knowledge e-exams ACOMS (RPAS + Cranes & Obstacles only) You will need to register for an account in advance of using it.

Last updated: 13 August 2025

IN-2015/039 (PDF)

vii) Drones: follow-up to the Riga Declaration – Information by the Commission and EASA EASA presented its initial views on the drone regulatory framework, including the five principles agreed at Riga and the three categories for regulation (OPEN, SPECIFIC, CERTIFIED).

Last updated: 22 February 2024

ORS5 no429 AWD 2025 26 (PDF)

OFFICIAL - Public Table 1 Continued Airworthiness Type Certificate Annual Charge Category UK Product Charge Non-UK Product Charge Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Over 150,000 kg £95,723 £47,862 Over 55,000 kg up to 150,000 kg £82,049 £41,025 Over 22,000 kg up to 55,000 kg £27,349 £13,675 Over 5,700 kg up to 22,000 kg £13,675 £6,838 Up to 5,700kg £1,368 N/A Rotorcraft Large (CS-29 and CS-27 CAT A) £13,675 £6,838 Medium (All other CS-27) £6,838 £3,420 Small (CS-27, MTOW < 3,175kg, max 4 seats) £2,735 N/A Very Light (RPAS) £273 N/A Other piloted aircraft Balloons and Airships £273 N/A Propulsion Turbine engines with take-off thrust over 25 KN or take-off power output over 2,000 kW £13,675 £6,838 Turbine engines with take-off thrust up-to 25 KN or take-off power output up to 2,000 kW £6,838 £3,420 Non turbine and CS-22.H, CS- VLR App.

Last updated: 25 March 2025

ACP1505E09 (PDF)

Councils & Unitary Authorities (continued) Poole Reading Runnymede Rushmoor Surrey Heath Test Valley Waverley West Berkshire Winchester Windsor and Maidenhead Woking Wokingham Worthing National Air Traffic Management Advisory Committee (NATMAC) Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Environment Federation BAE Systems British Air Transport Association (BATA) British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) British Airways British Balloon & Airship Club (BBAC) British Business & General Aviation Association (BBGA) British Gliding Association (BGA) British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (BHPA) Appendix C: Stakeholder List Airspace Consultation Part F: Appendices Page F15 NATMAC (continued) British Helicopter Association (BHA) British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) British Model Flying Association (BMFA) British Parachute Association (BPA) European UAV

Last updated: 22 February 2024

20240426 Evslg April 2024 Minutes (PDF)

This was well received by members, who had previously voiced concerns that having eVTOL risks dealt with by their UAS department might not have led to a full understanding of the very different risks associated with crewed and passenger carrying aviation.

Last updated: 11 August 2025