CAP 403 Edition 23 Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and administrative requirements and guidance for 2026

Overview

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 the start of February 2026.

Why your views matter

It is vital that CAP 403 is up-to-date and relevant to allow the display industry to prosper whilst maintaining public safety at all times. Feedback from the regulated community is crucial in supporting this.

In addition, this feedback will assist in ensuring that the regulations governing Flying Displays and Special Events are proportionate, clear and unambiguous.

This consultation period allows the regulated community to provide feedback on the changes to CAP 403 ahead of the forthcoming 2026 Display Season.

Alternatively email ga@caa.co.uk stating the paragraph reference and suggested change/comment.

• CAP 403 Consultation Edition 23 Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance