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Monday, 04 October 2021
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Reforms to the General Aviation sector will include proposals to simplify pilot and crew licensing and review medical requirements on non-scheduled aircraft.
Monday, 13 September 2021
New independent panel will drive forward best practice regulatory processes at the Civil Aviation Authority.
Monday, 06 September 2021
Review of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN).
Thursday, 29 July 2021
How to apply for a licence to conduct a commercial spaceflight activity from the UK.
Thursday, 29 July 2021
Information related to LaunchUK, the UK's commercial spaceflight programme.
Thursday, 29 July 2021
Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil.
Monday, 28 June 2021
Announcement of the release of the response to consultation on environmental objectives and guidance for regulators when exercising its spaceflight functions.
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Satellites and rockets could launch from UK soil in 2022, with spaceports planned for Cornwall, Wales and Scotland.
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Satellites and rockets could launch from UK soil in 2022, with spaceports planned for Cornwall, Wales and Scotland.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
The Civil Aviation Authority has issued 630 fines since February to airlines carrying passengers without the right documents.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Release to Parliament of the General Aviation roadmap.
Friday, 23 April 2021
The government’s vision, strategic priorities and forward programme of work to support the General Aviation (GA) sector.
Friday, 23 April 2021
The government’s vision, strategic priorities and forward programme of work to support the General Aviation (GA) sector.
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Information, documents and announcements related to LaunchUK, the UK's commercial spaceflight programme.
Friday, 19 March 2021
Joint statements from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in response to a report published by the Airspace Change Organising Group.
Friday, 19 March 2021
For the first time since the 1950s, airport modernisation receives support to help make journeys faster, quieter and greener.
Friday, 19 March 2021
For the first time since the 1950s, airport modernisation receives support to help make journeys faster, quieter and greener.
Friday, 05 March 2021
The draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.
Monday, 01 February 2021
Assessment by the co-sponsors of the first iteration of the Future Airspace Strategy Implementation or masterplan.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the UK without disruption.
Thursday, 17 December 2020
Data about UK air traffic, international airlines and air accidents and incidents, produced by Department for Transport.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Results from a short set of questions about experiences of security screening from the CAA Passenger Survey at selected UK airports in 2019.
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
Information, documents and announcements related to LaunchUK, the UK's commercial spaceflight programme.
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Details of all cases from 1 April 2014 regulated by members of the UK Competition Network (UKCN).
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
More protection for passengers following government move to protect refund credit notes.
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
Communication regarding the appointment of Sir Stephen Hillier as the Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority.
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.
Thursday, 05 March 2020
The actions being taken in response to ceasing of trading by Flybe.
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the EU without disruption from 1 January 2021.
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
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.
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.
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