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Civil Aviation Authority

The UK's aerospace regulator

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A new CAA website is on the way

We’re getting ready to launch a redesigned CAA.co.uk on 9 June

Consumer travel advice – Summer 2026

Your rights when flights are disrupted

CAA SkyWise

Personalised email alerts

Air passengers

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Licensing

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Environmental sustainability

Our role in sustainable aviation and the environment

Drones

Drone regulation, rules and safety guidance

Data and publications

Statistics, key documents and regulations

Safety initiatives

Key projects and safety plans

Space

Licensing and guidance for UK spaceflight operations

ATOL protection

Information on Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing

Research and innovation

Enabling the future of flight

About us

We're the UK CAA: we protect people and enable aerospace

Popular services and information

News from UK Civil Aviation Authority

  1. A new CAA website is on the way
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  2. UK aviation regulator opens applications for Hydrogen Challenge to advance cleaner aviation fuels
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  3. UK aviation sees strongest start to the year as passenger numbers hit record high
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