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  • UAS Policy Consultation - Recognised Assessment Entity – Flightworthiness and SAIL Mark

    We have launched a consultation on the introduction of Recognised Assessment Entities for Flightworthiness – RAE(F) organisations – and a related SAIL Mark policy. These new policies will complement UK SORA to enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations at scale. UK SORA will become the primary risk assessment policy framework for the future of the Specific category. This consultation forms part of the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA)... More
    Closed 8 November 2024

  • VTOL Operations Stakeholder Working Group Application Form

    Our project to modify the Flight Operations regulations, Assimilated Regulation (EU) No.965/2012 to incorporate all types of VTOL aircraft, multicopters, tilt-rotor, lift-cruise, any other equivalent innovative design types and gyrocopters will allow the new aircraft to operate safely within the Flight Operations regulations alongside existing aircraft types. As part of this process, the CAA is committed to ensuring that needs and expectations of stakeholders are... More
    Closed 29 October 2024

  • Amendment to UK Regulation (EU)139/2014

    The CAA propose to make changes to Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), Guidance Material (GM), Certification Specifications (CS) and Guidance material (GM) for UK Reg (EU) No 139/2014 regarding the ICAO change to the reporting method of pavement bearing strength from Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) and Pavement Classification Number (PCN) to Aircraft Classification Rating (ACR) and Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) which becomes applicable on 28 th November 2024. ... More
    Closed 25 October 2024

  • CAP1220 Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions – Revision 3

    E Conditions was introduced by the CAA in 2015 to encourage innovation and development of aviation products in the UK. By permitting operation of an aircraft without having to comply with the usual airworthiness requirements and delegating the safety and risk mitigation of the project to a competent person, E Conditions has allowed many projects to undertake proof of concept testing in a much more efficient way. Revision 3 incorporates changes raised and agreed by the E Conditions... More
    Closed 17 October 2024

  • Consumer Environmental Information: Consultation on draft principles for aviation consumer environmental information

    Our 2022 Environmental Sustainability Strategy sets out our role in the provision of environmental information to consumers and the public generally. An essential part of this work is ensuring that consumers can make informed choices about their flight booking selections through relevant, accurate, understandable, comparable and accessible information. We are developing our policies on how we can work with the industry on consumer environmental information,... More
    Closed 15 October 2024

  • Economic regulation of Gatwick Airport Limited: Second consultation on extending the current commitments

    Our economic regulation of Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) is based on a commitments framework that is intended to be a proportionate and targeted approach to economic regulation, which encourages bilateral contracting and facilitates commercial rather than regulator-led decision making. Following discussions with airlines, GAL submitted a proposal to extend the current commitments. More
    Closed 27 September 2024

  • Vertiport Stakeholder Working Group (VSWG): Participation Application

    The Future of Flight Action Plan aims to enable the demonstration of piloted eVTOL flights in the UK in 2026 as a first step to scaled operations and a sustainable industry. To achieve initial, scaled, and sustainable operations, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) has determined that a number of Implementing Rules (IR), Approved Means of Compliance (AMC), Guidance Material (GM) and other documents need to be considered to enable safe operations VTOL Capable Aircraft... More
    Closed 20 September 2024

  • Detect and Avoid Policy Concept Consultation

    There is currently a strong industry demand for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operation of Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) within the UK, and while forecast estimates vary, they consistently show a large increase in the sector over the next 10+ years. Perhaps the most significant barrier to the growth of this sector is the mid-air collision risk associated with Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s vision for the BVLOS... More
    Closed 19 September 2024

  • Proposal to adopt the UK Specific Operations Risk Assessment (UK SORA) as AMC to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947

    We have launched a consultation on the proposal to implement the UK Specific Operations Risk Assessment (UK SORA) as AMC to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 The introduction of UK SORA is a key policy to enable UAS operations at scale. UK SORA will become the primary risk assessment policy framework for the future of the Specific category. The consultation is seeking views on the UK SORA methodology being proposed including a set of UK specific differences which are highlighted in the... More
    Closed 6 September 2024

  • Call for Action – Industry invitation to CAA Hydrogen Working Group

    Our Hydrogen Working Group project will facilitate collaboration with industry and academia to improve understanding of hydrogen-related risks in aviation, identify gaps in regulations and policies, and propose new recommendations to develop net-zero regulations and policies. This will allow for increased regulatory readiness, reduced risk of failure, and improved collaboration with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). As part of this... More
    Closed 5 September 2024

  • 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 applying for licences, as well as exploring how the experience can be improved. By registering your interest, you are giving your consent to be contacted by our user research team regarding research... More
    Opened 30 August 2024

  • Proposed amendment to the Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR)

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority is seeking your views on its proposed amendment to the Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR). The MLLR, currently designated as Class D controlled airspace, benefits from a temporary exemption permitting aircraft to fly through it under specific conditions. This exemption, crucial for MLLR operations, was due to expire on 31st May 2024. Our comprehensive review, incorporating stakeholder input and safety data analysis, has identified safety... More
    Closed 5 August 2024

  • Skyrora launch operator Assessment of Environmental Effects

    To carry out spaceflight activity in the UK spaceport and launch operators must be licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. As part of their licence application, spaceport and launch operators are required to submit an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE). The purpose of the AEE is to ensure applicants have adequately considered any potential environmental effects of their intended activities and, if necessary have taken steps to avoid, mitigate or offset the risks and... More
    Closed 9 July 2024

  • Deviation UK.DEV.E.0002 (Fuel Feed Icing) Consultation: CS-25 Large Aeroplanes

    The UK CAA is consulting on a deviation request that is applicable to CS-25 Large Aeroplanes. This particular deviation is to address a non-compliance with the affected CS 25.951(c) at Amdt. 23, CS 25.952(a) at Amdt. 23, CS 25J951(c) at Amdt. 23 and CS 25J952(a) at Amdt. 23, and to ensure defined mitigating factors are met. Consultation Paper Deviation UK.DEV.E.0002 provides the full detail of the identified issue, the Statement of Deviation and the mitigating factors. More
    Closed 4 July 2024

  • Deviation UK.DEV.E.0001 Consultation: CS-25 Large Aeroplanes

    The UK CAA is consulting on a deviation request that is applicable to CS-25 Large Aeroplanes. This particular deviation is to address a non-compliance with the affected CS 25.901 and CS 25.1309 and to ensure defined mitigating factors are met. Consultation Paper Deviation UK.DEV.E.0001 provides the full detail of the identified issue, the Statement of Deviation and the mitigating factors. More
    Closed 12 June 2024

  • CAP 764 Wind Turbine Policy Consultation

    This consultation concerns the proposed revision to CAP 764: CAA Policy and Guidelines on Wind Turbines. Draft CAP 764 edition 7’s most significant change is to reorder text and introduce new chapters on specific topics. The main drivers for change are incorporating a general permission for aviation obstacle lighting requirements for onshore and offshore wind turbines, previously published separately on the CAA web site, incorporation of international standards... More
    Closed 23 May 2024

  • General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review Phase 2: Gyroplanes

    In October 2022, we published CAP2335 (General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification – Phase 1: Strategic Direction) as part of a 3 Phase program to simplify training and licensing for the UK’s General Aviation (GA) Sector. The subsequent GA community response (CAP2532) showed strong support in several key areas for updating our current legislation with regards to Licensing and Training. This consultation (Phase 2) will explore these key areas in... More
    Closed 22 May 2024

  • General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review Phase 2: Sailplanes

    In October 2022, we published CAP2335 (General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification – Phase 1: Strategic Direction) as part of a 3 Phase program to simplify training and licensing for the UK’s General Aviation (GA) Sector. The subsequent GA community response (CAP2532) showed strong support in several key areas for updating our current legislation with regards to Licensing and Training. This consultation (Phase 2) will explore these key areas in more detail, to... More
    Closed 22 May 2024

  • General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review Phase 2: Balloons

    In October 2022, we published CAP2335 (General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification – Phase 1: Strategic Direction) as part of a 3 Phase program to simplify training and licensing for the UK’s General Aviation (GA) Sector. The subsequent GA community response (CAP2532) showed strong support in several key areas for updating our current legislation with regards to Licensing and Training. This consultation (Phase 2) will explore these key areas in more detail, to... More
    Closed 22 May 2024

  • General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review Phase 2: Helicopters

    In October 2022, we published CAP 2335 (General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification – Phase 1: Strategic Direction), as part of a 3-phase programme to simplify pilot licensing and training for the UK’s General Aviation (GA) community. The subsequent GA community response (CAP 2532) showed strong support in several key areas for updating our current legislation with regards to licensing and training. This consultation (Phase 2) will explore these key areas in... More
    Closed 22 May 2024

  • General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review Phase 2: Aeroplanes

    In October 2022, we published CAP2335 (General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification – Phase 1: Strategic Direction) as part of a 3 Phase program to simplify training and licensing for the UK’s General Aviation (GA) Sector. The subsequent GA community response (CAP2532) showed strong support in several key areas for updating our current legislation with regards to Licensing and Training. This consultation (Phase 2) will explore these key areas in more detail, to... More
    Closed 22 May 2024

  • Amendments to the Air Operations Regulation

    The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Contracting States, of which the UK is one, determined that the effectiveness of the current alerting of search and rescue services should be enhanced by addressing a number of key improvement areas and by developing and implementing the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS), which addresses all phases of flight under all circumstances including distress. This GADSS will maintain an up‐to‐date record... More
    Closed 30 April 2024

  • AMC & GM to UK Reg (EU) 748/2012 Part 21 SMS consultation

    The UK Regulation (EU) No. 748/2012 has been amended to incorporate Safety Management Systems (SMS) in design and production organisations. This consultation document presents the proposed changes to the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM). These amendments cover the following topics: The introduction of safety management principles that implement International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 19; a management... More
    Closed 15 April 2024

  • All Weather Operations and Fuel/Energy Planning and Management Consultation Paper

    While the UK was still part of the EU the CAA worked very closely with both ICAO and EASA on developing a performance-based set of regulations that would: • Facilitate the use of new technological advances enhancing situational awareness; • Facilitate the operation of helicopters in low visibility conditions; • Enhance all aspects of initial and recurrent pilot training; • Harmonise the UK legislative framework relating to flight operations, flight crew... More
    Closed 10 April 2024

  • Atypical air environments – Proposed Policy

    This consultation covers the CAA’s proposed policy position on the recognition of atypical air environments for Unmanned Aircraft operations. If you would like to hear how this could work in practice and how your views can shape the final policy, listen to the CAA Drone safety podcast on BVLOS within Atypical Air Environments . More
    Closed 2 April 2024

  • Amendment to UK Regulation (EU)139/2014

    The objective of the proposed changes is to maintain a high level of safety for the aerodrome design and operations and to ensure alignment with Amendment 15 to ICAO Annex 14, Volume I This proposed changes to existing organisational and operational requirements of Assimilated Regulation (EU) No. 139/2014 and the related Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM). The proposed amendments are expected to enhance safety and improve... More
    Closed 31 March 2024

  • ICAO FIS Implementation Call for Input

    Public Call for Input Engagement on the implementation of better alignment of UK Flight Information Services with International Civil Organisation (ICAO) Flight Information Service (FIS) in the UK. This engagement supports the implementation of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS). We have an obligation to review and optimise our degree of alignment with ICAO provisions. That allows us to demonstrate our air traffic services provision is complementary to that of... More
    Closed 29 March 2024

  • Economic regulation: Setting future price controls – review of approach

    We are carrying out a review of our approach to setting price controls (including the lessons learnt from H7 and NR23) to inform our overall approach to future price controls. We will conduct this work in consultation with relevant stakeholders and seek independent input and comment to help ensure we adopt a robust and objective approach. CAP2618 sets out our initial views on the scope of this lessons learnt review and on the key issues we should consider for the next price control reviews... More
    Closed 28 March 2024

  • Part 66 and 147 changes: E propulsion requirements

    The CAA is considering the regulatory requirements, means of compliance and guidance necessary to: ensure the continuing airworthiness of electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft; embrace non-conventional aircraft and aircraft with non-conventional powerplants, where some regulatory gaps have been identified; support, more generally, the development of new technologies; ensure smooth and flexible transitioning of AML... More
    Closed 28 March 2024

  • Rocket Factory Augsburg - AEE

    To carry out spaceflight activity in the UK spaceport and launch operators must be licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). As part of their licence application, spaceport and launch operators are required to submit an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE). The purpose of the AEE is to ensure applicants have adequately considered any potential environmental effects of their intended activities and, if necessary have taken steps to avoid, mitigate or... More
    Closed 25 March 2024
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