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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... MoreClosed 3 March 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. MoreClosed 17 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. MoreClosed 17 February 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. MoreClosed 29 November 2019 -
CAP 670 Air Traffic Services Safety Requirements consultation
CAP 670 sets out the UK implementation of the Chicago Convention on International Aviation, European Regulations and specific national requirements in support of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) discretionary powers contained in the Air Navigation Order 2016. CAP 670 provides an overview of requirements and the regulatory framework, generic requirements and guidance, specific requirements for inter alia Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, Meteorological and... MoreClosed 31 January 2019 -
Review of CAA Policy on the Training, Qualification and Licensing of Flight Information Service Officers
Summary The CAA is seeking the views of our stakeholders on a series of concept proposals for future CAA policy on the training, qualification and licensing of UK flight information service officers (FISOs). This consultation closes at 23:59 on 7 December 2018 Description CAA policy relating to the training, qualification and licensing of FISOs has remained largely unchanged for almost forty years and differs markedly from international ‘good practice’. By contrast,... MoreClosed 7 December 2018 -
Draft Airspace Modernisation Strategy
The CAA has received in excess of 260 submissions to its public invitation for responses to the draft Airspace Modernisation Strategy that was published on 19 July 2018. We are no longer accepting responses, but we welcome and value the contributions that have been submitted by stakeholders. Responses, where we have consent to publish, can be viewed by following: the link at the top of this page 'Published Responses' for online responses received through this... MoreClosed 10 September 2018 -
Modernising ATOL
Our consultation should be read alongside the Department for Transport's (DfT) consultation, which was also launched today and can be accessed via this link . The DfT are consulting on measures to modernise ATOL and align the ATOL and APC Regulations with the PTD. Our consultation contains proposals on how we should implement these proposals, principally through changes to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Official Record Series 3. MoreClosed 23 March 2018 -
Airline seating allocations
The CAA is interested in your experiences of seating arrangements when you have booked airline tickets as a group. By this we mean flying anywhere (i.e. inside or outside the UK) with more than one person (e.g. with a partner, friends, family, colleagues etc). Please complete the survey below, to tell us about the flight you took and what happened with your seating arrangements. At the end of the multiple choice questions about your flight, we have invited you to describe what happened... MoreClosed 2 March 2018 -
Call recording requirements at Flight Information Service (FIS) aerodromes
While Air Traffic Control (ATC) units are already required by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to record and retain two-way radiotelephony, the same requirement is not currently clear for UK Flight Information Service (FIS) units: it is non-mandatory under the requirements of CAP 670 , but mandatory under CAP 797 . We propose that, in order to clarify requirements for UK FIS units: the requirements in CAP 670 are changed to match those... MoreClosed 14 February 2018 -
Access to the groundhandling market at UK airports: a review of the CAA's approach
The purpose of this document is to seek views and relevant factual information from those with an interest in the provision of ground handling services at UK airports, in particular airports, airport users ground handling suppliers, and those representing passengers and shippers of cargo. This document is not a draft policy statement for consultation but an evidence gathering exercise. In due course we plan to publish for consultation draft guidance on our role under the Airports... MoreClosed 28 June 2016 -
Proposals for a revised airspace change process
Update - October 2016 This consultation closed in June 2016. Responses, where we have consent to publish, can be viewed by following the link at the foot of this page. See ‘Feedback’ below for the changes we have decided to make to the process, which will come into effect in 2017. For full information please see our consultation outcome document . The purpose of this consultation was for the CAA to learn your views on some changes we are considering making to our... MoreClosed 15 June 2016
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