tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 2025-02-17T13:26:14+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-to-help-create-the-next-generation-of-aviators-and-boost-the-economy 2025-02-17T13:26:14+00:00 New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy Latest round of Reach for the Sky programme awarded £810,000 to 16 organisations across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/caa-publication-of-independent-report-into-nats-technical-failure 2024-11-14T16:10:00+00:00 CAA publication of independent report into NATS technical failure The report finds that all relevant parts of the aviation sector need to work together better when responding to major events such as the NATS technical failure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/caa-annual-progress-report 2024-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 CAA annual progress report Release of the Airspace Modernisation 2023 progress report. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-for-quicker-quieter-and-cleaner-flights-on-the-horizon 2024-10-22T00:01:00+01:00 New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon Have your say on proposals to establish a UK Airspace Design Service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sir-stephen-hillier-re-appointed-as-chair-of-uk-civil-aviation-authority 2024-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Sir Stephen Hillier re-appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority Sir Stephen will ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority continues to focus on protecting passengers and enabling the aerospace sector to continue to develop. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tech-secretary-strips-back-red-tape-to-unleash-innovation-in-clean-aviation-drones-and-autonomous-marine-tech 2023-11-27T14:15:06+00:00 Tech Secretary strips back red tape to unleash innovation in clean aviation, drones and autonomous marine tech Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-review-of-civil-aviation-authority-sets-out-how-highly-effective-regulator-can-continue-to-improve 2023-07-17T16:32:10+01:00 Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve CAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers 2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00 New plans to boost protections for airline passengers Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-aspiring-young-aviators-as-government-provides-funding-for-outreach-programmes 2023-02-01T10:19:22+00:00 Boost for aspiring young aviators as government provides funding for outreach programmes The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will help to get young people from all backgrounds into aviation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/civil-aviation-authority-annual-progress-report 2023-01-30T14:00:18+00:00 Civil Aviation Authority annual progress report Yearly update on the progress the CAA is making in its modernisation strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-and-caa-joint-open-letter-to-uk-airport-operators 2023-01-26T10:29:36+00:00 CMA and CAA joint open letter to UK airport operators The CMA and CAA have published a joint open letter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-space-regulator-issues-virgin-orbit-licences-ahead-of-uk-launch 2022-12-21T07:00:00+00:00 UK space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch The UK Civil Aviation Authority issues the final licences to Virgin Orbit to undertake launch activities from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/airlines-airports-and-passengers-to-have-their-say-on-independent-aviation-regulator 2022-11-28T10:30:00+00:00 Airlines, airports, and passengers to have their say on independent aviation regulator A call for evidence launches today as part of a review of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spaceport-cornwall-receives-first-ever-uk-spaceport-licence 2022-11-16T07:05:23+00:00 Spaceport Cornwall receives first-ever UK spaceport licence Establishing orbital launch capabilities in the UK is bringing investment and jobs into Cornwall and other communities across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-review-of-civil-aviation-authority-to-strengthen-regulator-for-the-future 2022-08-30T13:15:00+01:00 Government launches review of Civil Aviation Authority to strengthen regulator for the future An independent review of the CAA will ensure the provision of world-leading civil aviation regulation and public services for decades to come. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-to-boost-recruitment-into-the-aviation-sector 2022-07-22T09:33:40+01:00 £1.5 million to boost recruitment into the aviation sector New funding to develop skills and careers to support the future of the aviation industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-and-caa-joint-open-letter-to-airlines-on-compliance-with-consumer-law 2022-07-21T10:00:00+01:00 CMA and CAA joint open letter to airlines on compliance with consumer law The CMA and CAA have published a joint open letter to airlines about their practices and processes regarding flight cancellations and reimbursements and reminding airlines about their consumer law obligations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption-ahead-of-summer-season 2022-06-30T09:54:44+01:00 22-point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season What government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-helps-prevent-last-minute-summer-flight-cancellations-with-amnesty-on-airport-slots-rule 2022-06-21T16:02:26+01:00 Government helps prevent last-minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty� on airport slots rule New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/aviation-resilience-planning 2022-06-16T17:19:37+01:00 Aviation resilience planning Strategic risk group set up to identify possible interventions to alleviate flight disruptions and improve the resilience of the aviation sector.