The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) 2018 Airspace Modernisation Strategy sets out a new shared objective between the CAA and the Government for modernising airspace which is to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys and more capacity for the benefit of those who use and are affected...More
The CAA is introducing a new procedure to review and where appropriate amend airspace classification.
The classification determines the flight rules that apply in that airspace and the procedures that must be followed.
Why we are consulting
We are seeking your views on...More
This consultation deals with the following main issues:
the responses we received to the April 2020 Update and our approach to protecting the interests of consumers;
requirements for HAL’s revised business plan (“RBP”), which it is due to publish in the autumn of 2020;
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The CAA is consulting on Edition 8 of CAP632 Ex-Military Aircraft.
While we absolutely appreciate that much of the UK’s aviation community is being severely affected by COVID-19, we do need to prepare for a safe return for aviation and develop future rules and regulations.
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This consultation document provides further information on our approach to developing the regulatory framework for Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to support the efficient delivery of capacity expansion at Heathrow airport.
It outlines and consults on our approach to incentives for...More
COVID-19: As a consequence of the severity of the current COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the aviation industry, the CAA has decided to pause this consultation process for six months.
In order to carry out certain of its regulatory duties, the CAA requires stakeholders (usually from...More
The CAA would like you to help us identify volumes of controlled airspace in which the classification could be amended to better reflect the needs of all airspace users on an equitable basis.
How do I respond?
Please complete the survey below. You will probably find...More
This consultation document provides further information on costs Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) expects to incur in advance of obtaining a Development Consent Order under the Planning Act 2008 for the expansion of Heathrow airport.
It outlines the approach to spending on these early costs...More
In this consultation document we propose extending paid-for initial pilot training to be conducted using amateur-built microlights which hold a UK national Permit to Fly (PtF).
We are proposing that this training can now be undertaken by those pilots who are not owners of the aircraft....More
In this consultation document we propose extending paid-for initial pilot training to be conducted using certain aeroplanes which hold a UK national Permit to Fly (PtF).
We are proposing that this training can now be undertaken by those pilots who are not owners of the aircraft. Currently,...More
This consultation document explains our proposals for revisions to the existing CAA Charges Schemes, due to take effect from 1 April 2020.
We believe our proposals represent a balanced approach to charging and we look forward to receiving feedback on these proposals, in particular from...More
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has now published a draft report of its Post Implementation Review (PIR) of Gatwick Airport Limited’s Route 4 RNAV-1 SID Airspace Change Proposal (ACP). You are able to find the draft report at www.caa.co.uk/CAP1872 .
The ACP sought to replicate...More
All parachute operations carried out from civil registered aircraft over the UK is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Parachuting (CAP 660) is a comprehensive source of information including rules, regulations and guidance on legal requirements for parachuting operations and...More
Flying Display Standards Document (CAP1724) was first published earlier this year alongside Flying Displays and Special Events (CAP403) to ensure that the display pilot evaluation process is standardised as much as possible.
CAP1724 provides a single point of access to guidance for Display...More
This is a call for evidence regarding the carriage of assistance dogs by air.
We are looking for evidence to help us understand the issues faced by assistance dog users and the organisations that are required to help their carriage by air.
We are keen to hear from:
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The CAA has the option to directly regulate a category of light aircraft of a greater weight than previously allowed by EU regulation. The proposal is for the UK to consider an ‘opt out’ from current European regulation in favour of national regulation.
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This consultation contains the proposed amendments to the next edition of CAP 403, Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance, which are planned to be effective from 1 April 2020.
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This working paper focuses on options the CAA is considering to provide further assurance that Heathrow Airport Limited (“HAL”) operates in a financially resilient manner and that risks to consumers arising from financial distress are appropriately mitigated while not cutting across the...More
The current regulatory controls on the charges and services that Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) offers to airlines are due to expire on 31 December 2019 and already include a one-year extension to the previous Q6 price control.
This document gives formal notice under section 22(2) of the Civil...More
This consultation document focuses on the costs of expansion incurred by Heathrow Airport Limited (“HAL”) in advance of receiving a development consent order (“DCO”) under the Planning Act 2008 for the expansion of Heathrow airport. It deals with the new information that has...More
This working paper sets out our updated assessment of the affordability and financeability of the development of new runway capacity at Heathrow. It follows on from the initial assessment of affordability and financeability included within our consultation in April 2018, updating that...More
This consultation concerns the need to modify the requirements on NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) regarding the provision of regulatory accounts.
The modification is required as changes to accountancy guidance means that accountancy companies can no longer provide the audit opinion that is...More
Update 11 October 2019:
The new process for making decisions on Planned and Permanent Redistribution (PPR) proposals was due to be implemented on 1 November 2019. However, due to the liquidation of Thomas Cook, and the unprecedented scale of the repatriation programme to return its...More
This consultation covers our charge proposal for the Government mandated UK Drone Registration Scheme, which is due to be launched from 1 October 2019 and is a legal requirement under the Air Navigation Order (ANO) from 30 November 2019.
The Government has provided a significant amount of...More
Since 2014 the UK has exempted any aircraft being flown within UK class D airspace at or below 3,000 feet above mean sea level from SERA.5001 (VMC visibility and distance from cloud minima).
This exemption applies when the aircraft is flying in accordance with specific conditions currently...More
CAP 1649, Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel - Training & Competence, has been produced for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP), Training Organisations and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to assist in interpreting the relevant requirements laid down in Commission...More
Electronic conspicuity (EC) is one of the most important airspace modernisation initiatives because of its potential to unlock safety benefits and save lives by reducing the likelihood of infringements and mid-air collisions.
By ensuring the full adoption of EC solutions in targeted blocks...More
This document follows on from the consultations that we published on the regulatory framework to support capacity expansion at Heathrow airport in January, June and December 2017 and April and October 2018. It consults further on the development of the regulatory framework and includes: ...More
This document follows on from our consultations on the regulatory framework to support capacity expansion at Heathrow in June and December 2017 and April and October 2018.
It consults specifically on our initial proposals for the interim arrangements to apply after the end of the Q6...More
The CAA is consulting on its draft proposals for the UK’s performance plan for the period from January 2020 to December 2024 – Reference Period 3 (RP3).
NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) provides en route and certain approach air traffic services in the UK. As a monopoly, it is subject to...More