Call for Evidence - Aircraft and Airline Leasing in the United Kingdom
Overview
The last significant review of the Current Leasing Framework was approximately ten years ago, when the UK was still a member of the European Union. Over the last ten years the operational context has changed, including the way UK air carriers use leasing to support their evolving business models, changes in consumer expectations and changes in the aviation landscape.
As the UK’s independent aviation regulator, the CAA has primary responsibility for the oversight of the leasing arrangements of UK air carriers and ensuring compliance with the UK’s obligations to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It is therefore appropriate for the CAA to review the Current Leasing Framework.
What happens next
Following this call for evidence, the CAA will analyse submissions made to this call for evidence with a view to identifying emerging themes and will use these to consult on potential changes to the leasing policy, guidance and processes.
Subject to the responses at consultation and any other relevant additional information, we intend to publish a decision on next steps by the end of 2026.
Audiences
- Airline passenger
- Cargo shippers
- Commercial airlines
- Elected political representatives
- European Aviation Safety Agency
- Government departments
- Industry representative bodies
- National representative organisations or institutes
- Workers' representative bodies
Interests
- Airspace design, categorisation and access
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