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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

Closes 30 September 2025

Airspace Modernisation: Ground Infrastructure Survey

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking industry input to help shape the future of ground-based airspace surveillance and communication infrastructure that supports unmanned aircraft Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) operations and airspace modernisation. As part of this work, we are conducting a survey to gather valuable insights on the current state and future needs of ground infrastructure, including: Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B)... More

Closes 11 July 2025

Consultation for Special Condition - Installation of Mini-suite Seating

The UK CAA is consulting on a Special Condition that is applicable to CS-25 Large Aeroplanes. This Special Condition is to address the design change that introduces mini-suite type seating with moveable walls, for twin-aisle Large Aeroplanes. The Consultation Paper Special Condition UK.SC.D.0001 Issue 1 provides the full detail of the identified issue, and the associated Special Condition. More

Closes 4 July 2025