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  • 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
    Opened 25 June 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
    Opened 23 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
    Opened 30 April 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
    Opened 27 February 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
    Opened 13 January 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
    Opened 8 January 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
    Opened 6 January 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
    Opened 6 January 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
    Opened 6 January 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
    Opened 23 December 2019

  • 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
    Opened 19 December 2019

  • 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
    Opened 17 December 2019

  • 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
    Opened 16 December 2019

  • 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
    Opened 13 December 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
    Opened 4 November 2019

  • 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
    Opened 29 October 2019

  • 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
    Opened 18 October 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
    Opened 15 August 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
    Opened 1 August 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
    Opened 11 July 2019

  • Modification of Condition 6 of NATS (En Route) plc air traffic service licence

    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 currently required. NERL, as the licence holder, has agreed in principle to the modifications proposed in this document. More
    Opened 24 June 2019

  • Heathrow expansion – affordability and financeability update

    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 assessment to take account of developments in HAL’s masterplanning process for the expansion of Heathrow airport. We welcome views on all the issues raised in this working paper: ... More
    Opened 18 June 2019

  • Airspace change: a decision-making process for PPR (planned and permanent redistribution of air traffic) proposals

    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 passengers to the UK, the CAA agreed with the Government to postpone this by three months, until 1 February 2020. This decision was made to allow the CAA to redeploy our staff across the organisation so... More
    Opened 9 May 2019

  • Charge proposal for the UK Drone Registration Scheme

    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 taxpayer funding to cover the costs of developing the new drone registration scheme up until 1 October 2019. From that date onwards, the costs of running the scheme will be borne by those who use... More
    Opened 26 April 2019

  • Proposed changes to VMC minima in class D airspace

    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 set out in Official Record Series 4 (ORS4) No 1282. The exemption will remain effective (as ORS4 No 1302) until 12 September 2019. More
    Opened 15 April 2019

  • Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel: Training & Competence

    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 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annex XIII pertaining to ATSEP training and competence assessments, including United Kingdom requirements for limited certificate holder ANSPs. Once... More
    Opened 4 April 2019

  • Economic regulation of capacity expansion at Heathrow: policy update and consultation

    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: our proposed approach to taking into account the financeability of Heathrow Airport Limited's (HAL's) activities over the period of capacity expansion; our latest thinking on the... More
    Opened 29 March 2019

  • Call for evidence: Electronic Conspicuity Solutions

    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 of airspace to enhance situational awareness, the aviation sector can transform its approach to integrating different types of operation and lay the foundations for new users like unmanned aerial... More
    Opened 18 March 2019

  • Economic regulation at Heathrow from January 2020: Interim H7 price control proposals

    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 price control (in December 2019) for 2020 and 2021. In particular it examines the commercial arrangements for this period which have been agreed by Heathrow Airport Limited (“HAL”) and certain... More
    Opened 28 February 2019

  • Reference Period 3 draft performance plan proposals for consultation

    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 economic regulation under the European Union's Single European Sky Performance Scheme for Air Navigation Services and the Transport Act 2000. This legislation provides for the setting of performance... More
    Opened 14 February 2019
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