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Open Consultations

  • Legislation for new types of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft

    The CAA, sponsored by the Department for Transport, is identifying the proposed regulatory changes needed to accommodate the safe use of new types of VTOL aircraft in the UK. Following our initial consultation and consultation response document on the policy frameworks for new...

    Closes 31 July 2026

  • CSR Environmental Sustainability Questionnaire

    As part of our commitment to responsible business and delivery of our Environmental Policy, we are implementing an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System across our corporate operations. To meet the ISO requirements and support our scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting, we...

    Closes 31 July 2026

  • Revision to BCAR Section L Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAP 468) for greater alignment with the current UK regulatory framework

    BCAR Section L Licensing - Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAP 468) was last revised in 2003. This latest change revises the applicability to non-Part 21 aircraft and updates this CAP document to reflect the current regulatory framework in the UK and the current practice for the issue of BCAR...

    Closes 21 August 2026

  • UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) Concept of Operations

    The UTM ConOps provides a foundational reference point for the detailed implementation and development of UTM services throughout the UK, including its operational, regulatory and technical requirements. Developed from the perspective of intended users, it sets out both qualitative and quantitative...

    Closes 28 August 2026

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management Certification Consultation

    The UTM Certification Consultation is a statutory consultation on the proposals for the certification of UTM Service Providers (UTMSPs) and other data providers.

    Closes 28 August 2026

  • UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy Concept

    The UTM policy concept lays out a proposed regulatory framework that enables the safe, secure, efficient and scalable integration of UAS into UK airspace, in simple, high-level terms for a wide range of stakeholders involved in UAS services.

    Closes 28 August 2026

  • UK commercial space licence

    The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking feedback on your recent experience of applying for a UK commercial space licence. Your responses will help us understand how our regulatory processes operate in practice and identify opportunities to improve how they are delivered. This...

    Closes 31 December 2026

  • Register your interest in hearing about future research opportunities

    The CAA is conducting research into the experience of personnel licence holders across Flight Crew Licensing (commercial and private), Air Traffic Services and Aircraft Maintenance Licensing. The research will involve understanding customers' experience when it comes to updating, renewing and...

    Closes 31 December 2026

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Closed Consultations

We Asked, You Said, We Did

Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes

We asked

On the 3rd April 2026 the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a Consultation on the update to CAP 632; Operation of Permit‑to‑Fly Ex‑Military Aircraft on the UK Register (‘the consultation’). 

You said

A total of 33 comments were received from stakeholders across the Ex-Military community. Respondents included operators, associations, engineers, and individuals with significant operational and technical experience.

There was general support for the document’s new intent, layout, and updated guidance.

The majority of comments (52%) related to changes of wording/guidance, reflecting a strong stakeholder interest in clarity and precision rather than fundamental policy change.

A smaller proportion of responses raised legal interpretation issues (12%) and formatting or drafting improvements (12%).

Some responses were identified as out of scope or not directly relevant (15%) to the consultation’s purpose.

We did

The CAA has carefully considered all consultation responses received and thanks all contributors. The feedback was constructive, technically detailed, and informed by significant operational experience.

Most of the substantive comments have been considered in detail, and the document has been appropriately revised to improve clarity while retaining clear safety intent.

Of the 33 comments, 23 were accepted and where appropriate, revisions were made to ensure that there was consistency across sections with Improved readability. These accepted comments were largely focused on:

  • Improving clarity of operational guidance
  • Refining wording to remove ambiguity
  • Aligning terminology with existing regulatory frameworks

Off the 33 comments,10 comments were declined, due to the following reasons:

  • Some proposals were based on interpretations not aligned with existing regulations or factual inaccuracies.
  • Several comments reflected personal preferences rather than evidence-based safety or regulatory considerations.
  • A number of suggestions would have required broader policy changes, which were outside the scope of this consultation and would necessitate separate policy review.
  • In some comments, issues raised were already addressed elsewhere in the document or regulatory framework.

The CAA has Taken a balanced and proportionate approach to all responses and incorporated changes where they enhance clarity, safety, and usability. The updated Edition 9 reflects strong stakeholder input, improved structure and continued alignment with UK aviation safety principles whilst ensuring guidance is clear, proportionate, and operationally relevant.

We have produced a final version of CAP632 which was published June 2026.

We asked

On the 3 February 2026 the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a Consultation on the update to CAP 483; Training on the Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air (‘the consultation’).

In the consultation the CAA set out the means by which it meets its obligations under the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002 for those delivering or providing Dangerous Goods by Air Training.

The consultation sought stakeholder views on the updates to CAP 483, including:

  • How clear and understandable are the proposed updates to CAP 483?
  • Does the updated document provide adequate guidance for developing, delivering, and assessing dangerous goods training?
  • Are the expectations for specialised areas of training adequate and up to date?
  • Are the proposed requirements for assessing competency clear and practical?
  • Whether CAP 483 provide sufficient guidance on the acceptability of online/e-learning and classroom training?
  • Are the requirements for demonstrating compliance with CAP 483 sufficiently clear?
  • Do training providers understand what documentation must be maintained)?
  • What challenges may be faced in implementing the revised CAP 483?
  • Whether there are areas of dangerous goods training that CAP 483 should cover but currently does not?

You said

A total of 11 responses were received from both individuals and organisations. The CAA has provided responses addressing the key themes identified across these submissions. Where feedback fell outside these common themes, or related to specific organisational or individual circumstances, the CAA has responded directly to those parties.

We did

Read: Consultation on the update to CAP 483; Training on the Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air

We asked

We ran a consultation (CAP 3218) earlier in the year regarding potential amendments to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) regulations in the Air Navigation Order 2016 (ANO) and UK Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation).

You said

We received a number of comments and have summarised them in our consultation response document: CAP3249: Pilot Medical Declaration amendments to the ANO and Aircrew regulations Consultation Response Document

We did

Following completion of the Pilot Medical Declaration consultation on amending the Air Navigation Order 2016 and UK Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the UK Aircrew Regulation), we have now published our formal Consultation Response Document (CRD).

The CRD summarises the responses we received to the consultation and the next steps.

Read CAP3249: Pilot Medical Declaration amendments to the ANO and Aircrew regulations Consultation Response Document