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  • Economic regulation of NATS En Route plc: Consultation on the approach to the next price control review

    This consultation is on the approach to the next price control review for NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) in light of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. More
    Closed 12 January 2021

  • Public Safety Zones

    Public Safety Zones are based on the risk to an individual from an aircraft accident over a year. They comprise an outer boundary which is the 1 in 100,000 risk contour and an inner, higher risk zone, based on the 1 in 10,000 risk contour. Previously NATS have been responsible (under contract to the Department for Transport) for modelling the risk contours that predict the size and shape of PSZs. This is done using the Department’s Third-Party Risk modelling... More
    Closed 23 December 2020

  • UK General Aviation opportunities after leaving EASA

    The UK is leaving the EASA system in 2021, and the CAA have made a commitment to the Secretary of State for Transport to undertake a “Post-Brexit GA Challenge”. This challenge will be one of the key mechanisms for enabling the CAA to help the GA community overcome the challenges, take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the impact that leaving EASA poses. In addition, the aviation industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to have a... More
    Closed 18 December 2020

  • Economic regulation of Gatwick Airport Limited: consultation on new commitments

    This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on our proposed approach to updating the economic regulation of Gatwick Airport Ltd (GAL). More
    Closed 30 November 2020

  • Policy for ADR applicants and approved ADR entities

    Since the most recent revision to CAP1324 in February 2019, the CAA has been in discussions with stakeholders on further potential enhancements to its ADR policy, both to make ADR work better for consumers and to encourage airlines that do not currently participate in ADR to consider again the merits of the schemes that are offered by the two CAA-approved ADR bodies (namely CEDR and AviationADR). More
    Closed 20 November 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow: working paper on the efficiency of HAL’s capital expenditure during Q6

    This working paper discusses our approach to reviewing Heathrow’s Airport Limited (HAL’s) capital expenditure (capex) incurred during the Q6 price control. In particular, it includes: a recap of our previous work in this area; our method for selecting a sample of projects for review and a summary of the findings of our consultants (Arcadis) on whether there is evidence of inefficiency in relation to these projects; our proposed approach to reviewing these... More
    Closed 17 November 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited: Response to its request for a covid-19 related RAB adjustment

    This document has been published in response to the request made by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) in July 2020 for the CAA to change its approach to the calculation of its regulatory asset base (RAB) to take account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its revenues in 2020 and 2021. It provides our initial views on HAL’s request and proposes next steps for consultation. The document sets out: the background to HAL’s request and the initial views of... More
    Closed 5 November 2020

  • Economic regulation of NATS (En Route) plc: Consultation on licence modifications and guidance

    This consultation relates to the price controls for NATS (En Route) plc’s (NERL’s) regulated activities under its air traffic services licence for the period 2020 to 2022. It follows on from our August 2019 RP3 price control decisions, the subsequent reference to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the CMA’s final report on NERL’s price control arrangements. The consultation is pursuant to the statutory requirements, under the Transport Act 2000(the Act), to consult on... More
    Closed 21 October 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited: working paper on capital expenditure efficiency incentives

    This consultation follows on from the June 2020 Consultation (CAP1940) and provides further details of our proposed approach to capital efficiency incentives for Heathrow Airport Limited. It covers the following main issues: a recap of our previous work in this area, including the initial views of stakeholders; our proposed criteria for developing new incentives; and further details on our broad approach to developing capital efficiency incentives. ... More
    Closed 9 October 2020

  • Draft procedure for reviewing the classification of airspace

    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 the procedure we propose to adopt for amending the classification of airspace, reflecting the CAA’s airspace functions, government policy and best practice decision-making. Background In... More
    Closed 17 September 2020

  • Safety Standards Acknowledgment & Consent (CAP1395)

    We are consulting on a new edition of CAP1395 Safety Standards Acknowledgment & Consent (SSAC). This is the guidance document for SSAC and contains information on how to prepare your application if applying to operate paid recreational flights. More
    Closed 4 September 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited: Policy update and consultation

    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; improving the efficiency incentives and capital expenditure governance arrangements for the H7 price control period; and further thoughts on our approach to assessing HAL’s financeability and... More
    Closed 18 August 2020

  • Proposed Criteria for Assessing and Accepting the Airspace Change Masterplan

    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 by UK airspace. Of the 15 initiatives that form the Strategy, two are known as Future Airspace Strategy Implementation – South, and Future Airspace Strategy Implementation – North (known as... More
    Closed 26 June 2020

  • Operation of Permit-to-Fly ex-military aircraft on the UK register

    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. More
    Closed 12 June 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited: further consultation on regulatory framework and financial issues

    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 efficiency, allowed returns and other financial issues. It follows on from our March 2019 consultation on the regulatory framework for HAL and our previous policy documents on these... More
    Closed 5 March 2020

  • Minimum Requirements for Noise Modelling Consultation

    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 airports) to provide us with outputs from noise modelling. Such outputs are typically in the form of sets of ‘noise contours’, along with the area they cover and/or the number of residents living... More
    Closed 4 March 2020

  • Airspace classification review 2019–2020

    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 it helpful to review the visualisations of controlled airspace and their use. These images are ordered by geographical area of the UK (north, midlands and south) and then by height (presented as a... More
    Closed 3 March 2020

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited: policy update and consultation on the early costs of capacity expansion

    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 that we consider is in the best interest of consumers and the regulatory arrangements that should apply to this spending. It follows on from our July 2019 consultation on early costs and our... More
    Closed 28 February 2020

  • Conducting paid-for initial pilot training in amateur-built UK National Permit to Fly Microlights

    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. Currently, to undertake initial training in PtF aeroplanes, the student would need to be an owner or part-owner for this to be acceptable. More
    Closed 17 February 2020

  • Conducting paid-for initial pilot training in UK National Permit to Fly Aeroplanes

    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, to undertake initial training in PtF aeroplanes, the student would need to be an owner or part-owner for this to be acceptable. More
    Closed 17 February 2020

  • Statutory charges 2020/21 consultation

    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 those regulated by us. We welcome comments on all aspects of the proposals, including the charges structure and the level of the charges. More
    Closed 7 February 2020

  • Gatwick Route 4: Feedback opportunity on draft report of the Post Implementation Review

    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 and eventually replace Gatwick Airport’s Route 4 departure route, using Performance-based Navigation (PBN) technology rather than the older radio navigation method. The airspace change was approved... More
    Closed 3 February 2020

  • Parachuting: Edition 5 consultation

    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 displays. It was last published in 2008 and we are now consulting on a revised and updated edition. This new edition will be published in 2020 and includes some major changes to reflect new... More
    Closed 17 January 2020

  • Flying Display Authorisation Standards Document: Edition 2 consultation

    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 Authorised pilots (DAs) and Display Authorisation Evaluators (DAEs) in areas such as preparation, standardisation and evaluation. It contains regulatory guidance material to enable those people to... More
    Closed 12 January 2020

  • Recognised assistance dogs: Call for evidence

    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: assistance dog users assistance dog training organisations dog training organisations and experts airlines airports government departments ... More
    Closed 10 January 2020

  • Bringing new light aircraft between 450-600kg under national regulation

    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. More
    Closed 29 November 2019

  • CAP 403 Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and administrative requirements and guidance 2020

    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. More
    Closed 29 November 2019

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow: working paper on financial resilience and ring fencing

    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 financing arrangements HAL already has in place to support its regulated business. It considers options for possible changes to the financial resilience and ring fencing provisions in HAL’s licence... More
    Closed 11 October 2019

  • Economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited from January 2020: notice of proposed licence modifications

    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 Aviation Act 2012 (CAA12) of our proposal to modify Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) economic licence to: • extend the current price control by a two year interim period, up to 31... More
    Closed 13 September 2019

  • Economic regulation of capacity expansion at Heathrow: consultation on early costs and regulatory timetable, July 2019

    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 emerged on these costs and notes that there could be significant implications for the wider programme timetable, depending on the levels of this spending and how we propose to treat the expenditure in the... More
    Closed 22 August 2019
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