Consultation on the update to CAP 483; Training on the Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air

On the 3 February 2026 the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a Consultation on the update to CAP 483; Training on the Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air (‘the consultation’).

In the consultation the CAA set out the means by which it meets its obligations under the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002 for those delivering or providing Dangerous Goods by Air Training.

The consultation sought stakeholder views on the updates to CAP 483, including:

• How clear and understandable are the proposed updates to CAP 483?
• Does the updated document provide adequate guidance for developing, delivering, and assessing dangerous goods training?
• Are the expectations for specialised areas of training adequate and up to date?
• Are the proposed requirements for assessing competency clear and practical?
• Whether CAP 483 provide sufficient guidance on the acceptability of online/e-learning and classroom training?
• Are the requirements for demonstrating compliance with CAP 483 sufficiently clear?
• Do training providers understand what documentation must be maintained)?
• What challenges may be faced in implementing the revised CAP 483?
• Whether there are areas of dangerous goods training that CAP 483 should cover but currently does not?

A total of 11 responses were received from both individuals and organisations. The CAA has provided responses addressing the key themes identified across these submissions. Where feedback fell outside these common themes, or related to specific organisational or individual circumstances, the CAA has responded directly to those parties.

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