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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. 

CAP3164 (PDF)

“New Users” means a User who:  is or is in the process of applying to be an “unmanned aircraft system operator” or “UAS operator” carrying out “UAS operations” as defined in UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947;  is the holder of or is in the process of applying for an “operator licence” or a “spaceport licence” as defined in the Space Industry Act 2018;  is the owner of a “spacecraft” or a “carrier aircraft “as defined in the Space Industry Act 2018; or  is any other User who owns, operates, or is in the process of applying for the relevant approvals to own or operate, a novel type of aircraft for which the Licensee has not previously provided air traffic services and who wishes to use such services.

CAP3121 (PDF)

“New Users” means a User who: ▪ is or is in the process of applying to be an “unmanned aircraft system operator” or “UAS operator” carrying out “UAS operations” as defined in UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947; ▪ is the holder of or is in the process of applying for an “operator licence” or a “spaceport licence” as defined in the Space Industry Act 2018; ▪ is the owner of a “spacecraft” or a “carrier aircraft” as defined in the Space Industry Act 2018; or ▪ is any other User who owns, operates, or is in the process of applying for the relevant approvals to own or operate, a novel type of aircraft for which the Licensee has not previously provided air traffic services and who wishes to use such services.

NERL LICENCE 21 December 25 (PDF)

“New Users” means a User who: - is or is in the process of applying to be an “unmanned aircraft system operator” or “UAS operator” carrying out “UAS operations” as defined in UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947; - is the holder of or is in the process of applying for an “operator licence” or a “spaceport licence” as defined in the Space Industry Act 2018; UK Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Services Licence for NATS (En Route) plc December 2025 Page 48 of 134 OFFICIAL - Public.

Environmental Sustainability Panel

The Panel provides expert technical advice to support the CAA's work

A technology leader and specialist in aerospace and autonomous systems, including R&D in drone and advanced air mobility sectors, he is passionate about exploring the opportunities presented by new technologies and developing them into sustainable, practical real-world applications.

Steer Cost Efficiency Report (PDF)

NERL stated that these grades also support the airspace modernisation and technology programme, the development of NERL’s future ATM capability and response to safety risk posed by drones

CAP1092 (PDF)

The study and practical application of human factors requires different expertise and is central to the CAA’s safety regulation approach. 18 Civil Aviation Authority Section 2: The regulatory challenge And new technologies such as the increased use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and the development of space planes require us to adapt our regulation accordingly.

CAP1092a (PDF)

And new technologies such as the increased use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and the development of space planes require us to adapt our regulation accordingly.

Airspace Modernisation Strategy Support Fund

Financial support to UK aviation industry stakeholders in modernising UK airspace

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Noise Attitude Surveys The UK CAA is inviting applications under a targeted round of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy Support Fund to support work that will improve understanding of public attitudes to noise from emerging Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.