The draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.
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Thursday, 31 December 2020
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Thursday, 17 December 2020
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Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Release of the draft insurance and liabilities requirements to implement the Space Industry Act 2018 consultation.
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
The draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.
Thursday, 01 October 2020
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
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Tuesday, 28 July 2020
A public consultation on regulations that will support the Space Industry Act 2018 opens today, paving the way for the UK's first ever space launch.
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
A public consultation on regulations that will support the Space Industry Act 2018 opens today, paving the way for the UK's first ever space launch.
Friday, 17 July 2020
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Friday, 17 July 2020
Joint statement from the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority in reponse to a report published by the Airspace Change Organising Group.
Thursday, 18 June 2020
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Friday, 15 May 2020
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
Thursday, 07 May 2020
Sir Stephen Hillier to be chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority from 1 August 2020.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Guidance on recreational general aviation (GA) flying during the coronavirus outbreak.
Thursday, 05 March 2020
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020
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Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Data about UK air traffic, international airlines and air accidents and incidents, produced by Department for Transport.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
A guide to the UK spaceflight programme which aims to enable commercial markets for regular, reliable and responsible access to space from UK spaceports.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
A guide to the UK spaceflight programme which aims to enable commercial markets for regular, reliable and responsible access to space from UK spaceports.
Thursday, 05 September 2019
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Thursday, 06 June 2019
Plans to reduce the environmental impact of flying announced.
Thursday, 06 June 2019
Plans to reduce the environmental impact of flying announced.
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
A call for evidence to inform further policy development of the Space Industry Act 2018 provisions on liability, insurance and charging.
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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.
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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.
Thursday, 09 May 2019
Release of the Airline Insolvency Review final report which makes recommendations for consumer protection in the event of an airline or travel company failure.
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Airline Insolvency Review final report released which makes considerations for repatriation and refund for airline passengers if airlines collapse.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Thursday, 07 March 2019
Plans reaffirm the fact that passengers can book flights with confidence.
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
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Wednesday, 20 February 2019
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Thursday, 25 October 2018
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Thursday, 04 October 2018
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.
Monday, 16 July 2018
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Sunday, 15 July 2018
The UK is set to build on its world leading expertise in aerospace with the development of vertical and horizontal spaceports.
Friday, 22 June 2018
Correspondence between Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority and DfT Permanent Secretary on airport expansion.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Laws will restrict drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport boundaries.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
The importance and need for continuing communication and support for the proposed runway at Heathrow.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Standards for how Heathrow should collaborate with airlines on the costs and design of a third runway.
Sunday, 06 May 2018
The dogs have undertaken a rigorous new training programme set out by the UK government to prepare them for cargo screening.
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