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- Consultation on expanding initial paid flight training aircraft
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- General aviation regulation improvements: January 2020
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- Visual flight in Class D airspace
- Recreational General Aviation regulation delivers acceptable safety
- CargoLogicAir Limited: Operating Licence and AOC
- Changes to General Aviation pilot medical self-declarations
- Advice to UK consumers following Flybe entering administration
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- Statement on future relationship with the European Union
- March 2020 ATOL renewals deadline extended
- 99% of Thomas Cook claims now settled
- CargoLogicAir: Operating Licence and AOC
- Next Civil Aviation Authority Chair announced
- UK Civil Aviation Authority reviewing airline refunds
- CAA to bring many new light aircraft designs under national regulation
- Consultation on reviewing the classification of airspace
- Update on Pakistan International Airlines
- UK Civil Aviation Authority update on airline refunds review
- Singapore and UK commence trials to improve public health safety for air crew
- Stay in Control: CAA launches loss of control awareness campaign
- UK Civil Aviation Authority reports on airline refunds review
- Updated information on Pakistan International Airlines
- General aviation regulation improvements: October 2020
- Aviation communities benefit from electronic conspicuity device subsidy
- UK Civil Aviation Authority Statement: ATOL Renewals
- Consultation on Heathrow Airport Limited’s request for RAB readjustment
- CAA launches new online PPL e-Exams system
- New Head of Flight Operations Announced
- CAA announces charges relating to the accident involving N264DB
- Consultation on Gatwick Airport Limited’s commitments
- ATOL announces extension of protection for refund credit notes
- Airfield Development Advisory Fund goes live
- Consultation on General Aviation opportunities after leaving EASA
- Interim Head of Civil Aviation Authority’s General Aviation Unit announced
- New procedure for reviewing the classification of airspace
- Accessibility progress at UK airports
- Correspondence regarding the CAA's strategic priorities
- General Aviation Unit finishes 2020 with a focus on life after EU Exit
- CAA Singapore and UK CAA strengthen aviation cooperation
- UK Civil Aviation Authority response to Ryanair press release
- CAA has final sleigh on Santa Claus drone deliveries this Christmas
- Pilot fined for flying in and out of military aerodrome without permission
- UK Civil Aviation Authority clears Boeing 737 MAX for return to service
- UK to revert to previous rules for visibility and distance from cloud minima
- Consultation on proposed modifications to Gatwick Airport Limited licence
- Civil Aviation Authority Transport Act 2000 investigation – final decision
- CAA launch Virtual Voyage 2021 General Aviation Summit
- Additional funding for electronic conspicuity devices announced
- Skyway Code v3 published
- Astral Aviation Consulting Ltd awarded GA safety promotions contract
- Aviation 2020: Data summary
- Home Office, Police and CAA act together on drone crime
- Major safety boost for offshore helicopters moves closer
- ATOL extends the validity period for issuing refund credit notes to 30 April 2021
- Consultation on proposed changes to CAP 553
- ATOL spring 2021 renewals
- EASA-to-UK pilot licence conversion process
- Regulatory approval for JetBlue confirmed
- Drone trial of routine BVLOS operations concept authorised
- General Aviation Unit focuses on returning to flying post COVID
- Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited
- CAA announces integration of GAU and RPAS to form one combined unit
- Ryanair enforcement action update
- Consultation on ATOL protection
- Security training instructor sentenced for falsifying documents
- CAA and EASA agree technical implementation procedures
- Statement on Belarus
- Primary Engineer partnership to help pupils design the future
- 2021 Quarter one flight data
- Pilot fined £175,000 for falsifying licence and acting as a pilot without an appropriate licence
- Fixed Penalty Notice data published for 2021 Q1
- ATOL warns consumers to check financial protection before booking
- New updated Safety Sense Leaflets for GA pilots
- CAA becomes UK space regulator and launches licensing regime
- The new GA & RPAS Unit is up and running
- UK holidaymakers warned to check for financial protection
- Operating Licence granted to Aer Lingus (UK) Limited
- 2021 quarter two flight data
- New 600kg microlight aeroplane classification becomes law
- UK CAA signs post-EU air safety arrangement with the Civil Aviation Administration of China
- UK Civil Aviation Authority appoints new Non-Executive Directors
- Fixed Penalty Notice data published for 2021 Q1 and Q2
- Response to Travel Weekly story on segregation of funds
- More than 45% of businesses yet to apply ahead of September ATOL renewals
- Statement on ICCAN closure
- Autumn Virtual Voyage 2021 General Aviation Summit
- Update on Ryanair High Court decision
- Launch of Active Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector trial
- September 2021 ATOL renewals due
- ATOL renewals statement October 2021
- UK CAA announces industry consortium into eVTOL safety
- UK CAA signs post-EU exit air safety agreement with FATA
- CAA appoints new Non-Executive Director
- CAA launch #shotonmydrone photography competition
- CAA consults on Heathrow Airport charges
- CAA responds to Times article
- Task force on electronic conspicuity
- CAA and AESA promote aviation safety and security globally
- CAA statement on David Henderson trial
- CAA seeks views on airspace change process
- Focus on GA Change Programme continues
- CAA statement on sentencing of David Henderson
- 2021 quarter three flight data
- Consumers urged to act as unspent refund credit notes total over £130m
- Consultation on cost sharing regulations for private pilots
- 13 individuals convicted for ATOL fraud
- UK Civil Aviation Authority statement on Heathrow Airport interim price cap
- Aviation industry urged to make sure they can continue to work on UK-registered aircraft after 31 December 2022
- Reminding drone pilots to share the sky safely this Christmas
- Website changes
- Consumers urged to check for financial protection as holiday bookings set to rise
- UK Civil Aviation Authority set to create new Environmental Sustainability Panel
- UK CAA and US FAA agree mutual acceptance of flight simulators
- UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts the latest version of the airspace change masterplan
- UK Civil Aviation Authority responds to Government proposals over consumer rights
- Update on enforcement action regarding Ryanair passenger compensation
- Ending 2021 with clear objectives
- 2021 quarter four flight data
- UK Civil Aviation Authority prosecutes Blue Air Aviation over Covid 19 offences
- Ukraine Travel Advice
- UK Civil Aviation Authority statement: Aeroflot Russian Airlines
- CAA and FAA joint statement on supporting the future of eVTOL
- UK Civil Aviation Authority Statement: March ATOL renewals
- Resignation of Non-Executive Director
- UK Civil Aviation Authority’s top travel tips for 2022
- Commercial pilot sentenced for fraud
- UK Civil Aviation Authority celebrates 50 years
- UK Civil Aviation Authority takes on new noise advisory functions
- Rolling hills and snow-covered railways: CAA announces winning entries for #shotonmydrone photography competition
- ATOL renewals statement: spring 2022
- Spring Virtual Voyage General Aviation Summit 2022: Airworthiness
- Helicopter pilot sentenced for forging licence
- Civil Aviation Authority partners with Springpod to launch virtual aviation work experience programme
- Continued focus on change for GA Team
- 2022 quarter one flight data
- UK Civil Aviation Authority update on ATOL Reform consultation
- UK Civil Aviation Authority reveals its Environmental Sustainability Strategy
- UK determines certification standards for new electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
- UK Civil Aviation Authority announces landmark changes for pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV
- UK Civil Aviation Authority announces members of its new Environmental Sustainability Panel
- UK Civil Aviation Authority confirms level of cap on future charges of Heathrow Airport Limited in the best interest of consumers
- Jon Egging Trust lifts off with new UK Civil Aviation Authority partnership
- Consultation on British Civil Airworthiness Requirements - Section S - Small Light Aeroplanes
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the introduction of SSAC-Class 5: Experience flight in an ex-military jet aeroplane
- UK Civil Aviation Authority completes its review into the Cotswold Region’s airspace
- Farnborough 2022: Sir Stephen Hillier - Where next for aviation and aerospace
- New project to examine the legal implications of increased autonomy in aviation
- CAA launches consultation on environmental effects of first UK space launch from Cornwall
- Shaping up to be a busy 2022 for UK CAA’s General Aviation Unit
- 2022 quarter two flight data
- Expansion of the UK GNSS rollout programme launched
- Airspace restrictions covering the Mourning and funeral of Her Majesty The Queen
- Consumer Advice – Airspace restrictions in and around London
- New Airworthiness Code for General Aviation published
- Civil Aviation Authority consumer panel new work programme to help drive better outcomes for aviation consumers
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the simplification and rationalisation of General Aviation pilot licences
- UK Civil Aviation Authority Chief Executive to stand down in 2023
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on Pilot Medical Declarations review
- UK Civil Aviation Authority signs arrangement with Civil Aeronautics Administration of Taiwan
- UK Civil Aviation Authority proposes new NATS airline charges
- General Aviation Unit has busy summer of activity
- UK Civil Aviation Authority urges football fans to do homework to make World Cup trip a winner
- UK space regulator launches consultation on environmental effects of Shetland spaceport
- Spain top holiday hotspot for British tourists this summer, new data shows
- Call for evidence for review of Barnsley region of UK airspace
- Spaceport Cornwall receives first-ever UK spaceport licence
- UK Civil Aviation Authority and Federal Aviation Administration agree update to maintenance arrangements
- Civil Aviation Authority response to Virgin Orbit’s status update: Start Me Up Mission
- Update on Ryanair enforcement action
- UK Civil Aviation Authority calls out unacceptable levels of airport accessibility performance despite improvements
- UK Civil Aviation Authority issues advice to passengers ahead of Border Force strikes
- Regulator raises concerns with Wizz Air following complaints
- Joint Statement from CAA/DfT on the Development of a National Standard for Electronic Conspicuity
- UK Space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch
- UK Civil Aviation Authority puts forward proposals to improve the airspace change process
- Serious drone prosecution highlights need for drone users to understand and follow safety rules
- Call for Evidence launched on providing environmental information to air passengers
- Covid-19, budget constraints and flight disruption concern biggest barriers to air travel, UK Civil Aviation Authority survey finds
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches next stage of ATOL reform
- UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out vision for future of UK airspace
- Update on the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s work with the General Aviation community during the fourth quarter of 2022
- UK Civil Aviation Authority statement on Flybe entering administration
- Further advice to UK consumers impacted by Flybe entering administration
- Flybe travel arrangements advice
- UK Civil Authority confirms interim Heathrow Airport price control
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches funding to help deliver airspace modernisation
- Level of cap on how much Heathrow Airport Limited can charge airlines confirmed
- 2022 in review: UK air travel reaches 75% of pre-pandemic levels as Spain tops most popular destination list
- OneWeb launch marks major milestone for UK space regulation
- UK Civil Aviation Authority appointed to US Transportation Research Aviation Committee
- More than 1600 ATOL licences confirmed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Singapore and the United Kingdom to step up collaboration in five areas to prepare aviation sector for the future
- Emergency services receive funding to help air ambulances land more safely in poor weather
- UK and Israel aviation regulators sign working arrangement
- General Aviation Unit delivers first quarter engagement
- Regulator calls for views on plans to improve airline accessibility
- Batteries are included: new safety campaign launched by regulator
- British Gliding Association granted Delegated Authority status
- Regulator to meet aviation and aerospace leaders in Scotland
- Nearly 350 space licences issued as regulator ramps up engagement ahead of next UK launch
- Lift off – UK Civil Aviation Authority partners with Springpod for virtual work experience
- Cancelled flights and flights on time improve at UK airports
- UK Civil Aviation Authority consults on Gatwick Airport Limited’s commitments
- UK Civil Aviation Authority launches active carbon monoxide detector survey
- Regulator launches new support to deliver airspace modernisation
- UK Civil Aviation Authority and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil sign Letter of Intent on eVTOL certification
- Three Non-Executive Directors reappointed at UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Aviation regulator launches recruitment campaign to inspire future aviation professionals
- Regulator sets out Provisional Decision on NATS airline charges
- Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q2 2023 activities
- Regulator sets out possible improvements for flying in Manchester airspace
- UK Government publishes review of Civil Aviation Authority
- Regulator reminds drone users to register before they fly
- Regulator praises accessibility improvements across UK airports
- Regulator brings enforcement action against Wizz Air
- UK Civil Aviation Authority publish The Paramotor Code
- New report highlights accessibility issues with airline websites
- Updates and advice to consumers impacted by travel disruption
- Regulator to launch independent review of NATS technical failure
- New system introduced to simplify airspace notifications for cranes
- Civil Aviation Authority confirms appointment of Chief Finance Officer
- UK Civil Aviation Authority visits Scotland and Northern Ireland airfields
- UK on cusp of next aviation revolution, says UK regulator
- Regulator launches third round of funding to deliver airspace modernisation
- Regulator’s independent review to consider wider impact of NATS technical issue
- UK Civil Aviation Authority Appoints Rob Bishton as the new Chief Executive
- Aviation regulators strengthen co-operation on safety enforcement
- Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q3 2023 activities
- UK Civil Aviation Authority calls on drone pilots to fly responsibly and not disrupt emergency helicopters
- New trials move the UK closer to allowing everyday drone deliveries and flying beyond visual line of sight
- UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes price control decision on NATS airline charges
- Aviation regulator sets out improved airspace change process
- Regulator strengthens aviation and aerospace ties in Northern Ireland
- Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices
- Virgin Atlantic granted Permit to Fly for historic transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight
- Proposed changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration system
- New study on Electronic Conspicuity published by aviation regulator
- Regulator launches Hydrogen Challenge to explore potential of new aviation fuel type
- Drone users urged to respond to significant consultation on proposals
- Regulator warns consumers not to fall foul of packing rules this festive season
- SaxaVord granted spaceport licence by UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Aviation security training instructor prosecuted
- Final countdown as Electronic Conspicuity Rebate Scheme ends
- Young people leading post-COVID aviation revival, UK Civil Aviation Authority finds
- UK Civil Aviation Authority announces new Director of People and Culture
- Regulator's enforcement action sees over £1 million refunded to Wizz Air passengers
- eVTOL operations a step closer in the UK as aviation regulator looks at vertiport design proposals
- Update from the General Aviation Unit on Q4 2023 activities
- Step forward in unlocking drones flying beyond visual line of sight
- Light aircraft to become safer under new proposals from regulator
- UK Civil Aviation Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore expand collaboration
- First companies for Hydrogen Challenge announced by aviation regulator
- Sir Stephen Hillier re-appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority
- UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils new strategy for protecting people, enabling aerospace
- Regulator shares advice for holidaymakers ahead of Easter getaway as passenger demand continues to grow
- UK Civil Aviation Authority proposes streamlined licensing system for General Aviation Pilots
- Regulator publishes progress report on Independent Review into August 2023 NATS Flight Planning System Failure
- Regulator proposes changes to Heathrow Airport Limited’s airline charges in response to CMA appeal
- Civil Aviation Authority highlights importance of aerospace industry in Wales
- Nearly half of consumers think airports and airlines are ready for their summer getaway
- SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority
- Selina Chadha Appointed Group Director for Consumers & Markets at UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Regulator decides on changes to Heathrow Airport Limited’s airline charges in response to CMA appeal
- New proposals for environmental information to be available to consumers booking flights
- UK regulator brings together experts to give lift to the future of hydrogen fuel
- UK aviation industry sees highest number of licences issued to women but mountain still to climb
- Plans to upgrade airspace unveiled by UK regulator
- Regulator to inspire over 100,000 students in next year in STEM education push
- Regulator Board hosted a stakeholder meet-and-greet at Farnborough Airshow
- Regulator signs working arrangement with Japan
- Improvements in airport accessibility continues since pandemic, with “more work to do” as demand increases
- UK Civil Aviation Authority consults on Gatwick Airport Limited’s commitments (1)
- New trials set to help unlock drone deliveries and inspections in the UK
- Regulator urges consumers to brush up on their passenger rights ahead of the August Bank Holiday
- Regulator mandates carbon monoxide detectors in piston engine aircraft
- Sustainability top of the agenda as regulator visits aerospace industry in Manchester
- Drone users reminded of new airspace notification system
- Aviation regulator sets out plan to enable routine drone flights beyond line of sight
- Midlands set to drive the aerospace revolution in UK cities, says regulator
- UK’s aviation regulator to enhance industry environmental reporting
- UK and US aviation regulators strengthen cooperation in private aircraft ramp checks
- Launch of new ATOL claims portal; a leap forward for consumer service
- Giancarlo Buono Appointed Group Director of Safety and Airspace Regulation at the UK Civil Aviation Authority
- Infrastructure inspections with drones made easier under new rules
- New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon
- UK Civil Aviation Authority starts process of setting next price control for Heathrow Airport
- Aviation regulator publishes Independent Review into August 2023 NATS Flight Planning System Failure
- Real term price reduction proposed for UK Civil Aviation Authority charges
- UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace change
- UK to bring aviation experts together for third legal summit
- UK regulator unveils new AI strategy
- Snow your rights before jetting off this Christmas
- UK Civil Aviation Authority gives Santa permission to enter airspace
- UK's first vertical launch approved by Civil Aviation Authority
- UK on course to lead world in hydrogen fuel as aviation regulator expands Hydrogen Challenge
- New Non-Executive Directors announced at the UK Civil Aviation Authority
- UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts Gatwick Airport’s commitments
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- My visit to the LAA Rally
- National Apprenticeship Week 2021
- Our unmanned aircraft systems unit
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- Setting up our new innovation team
- Transport of the future... already here?
- What are package holidays and what makes them so safe?
- What is ATOL?
- World ATM Congress - or should that be World UTM Congress?
- World Economic Forum Summit highlights opportunities for an innovative future
- International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities 2021
- International Civil Aviation Day 2021
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- Navigating the Skies: Explaining the Airline Licensing Process
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- A year on from Launcher One
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- Flight 100 – Our role in enabling the first transatlantic sustainable fuel flight
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