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A guide to the UK spaceflight programme which aims to enable commercial markets for regular, reliable and responsible access to space from UK spaceports.

A guide to the UK spaceflight programme which aims to enable commercial markets for regular, reliable and responsible access to space from UK spaceports.

Policy statement on UK position on rights for airlines from EU countries, and the basis on which flights will continue if there is a no-deal Brexit.

Plans to reduce the environmental impact of flying announced.

Plans to reduce the environmental impact of flying announced.

A call for evidence to inform further policy development of the Space Industry Act 2018 provisions on liability, insurance and charging.

Future spaceports can apply for a share of £2 million to support plans for small satellite launch from aircraft and sub-orbital flight from the UK, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced today.

Future spaceports can apply for a share of £2 million to support plans for small satellite launch from aircraft and sub-orbital flight from the UK, Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced today.

Release of the Airline Insolvency Review final report which makes recommendations for consumer protection in the event of an airline or travel company failure.

Airline Insolvency Review final report released which makes considerations for repatriation and refund for airline passengers if airlines collapse.

Release of the Airline Insolvency Review final report which makes recommendations for consumer protection in the event of an airline or travel company failure.

‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force.

Plans reaffirm the fact that passengers can book flights with confidence.

Government wants to see improved clarity and consistency in how the sector deals with allergies.

Legislation coming into force next month to extend airport ‘no-fly’ zones and partnership announced with Jessops to raise awareness of responsible drones use.

Dame Deirdre Hutton will continue as Chair for a final 12 months.

New fund will back projects that will ensure rules and regulations keep pace with technological advances of the future from virtual lawyers to flying cars.

Lockheed Martin and Orbex are investing in space launch operations and bringing innovative new technology to Britain, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced today (Monday 16 July) during the Farnborough International Airshow.

The UK is set to build on its world leading expertise in aerospace with the development of vertical and horizontal spaceports.

Correspondence between Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority and DfT Permanent Secretary on airport expansion.

Laws will restrict drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport boundaries.

The importance and need for continuing communication and support for the proposed runway at Heathrow.

Standards for how Heathrow should collaborate with airlines on the costs and design of a third runway.

The dogs have undertaken a rigorous new training programme set out by the UK government to prepare them for cargo screening.

Review will consider a range of options to protect consumers in the event that the airline they use collapses.

The Government is seeking evidence to shape the future policy on the liabilities, insurance and charging arrangements for commercial spaceflight, following Royal Assent of the Space Industry Act.

A £50 million programme to enable new satellite launch services and low gravity spaceflights from UK spaceports will boost the economy and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.