Tags: Civil Aviation Authority

Pack safe to fly safe: Regulator issues Christmas travel advice as record numbers take to the skies

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging passengers to pack safely and plan ahead as a record three million people prepare to fly from UK airports in the week before Christmas. New data shows that Friday 19 December will be the busiest travel day, with around 460,000 people expected to take off. Travel on Christmas […]

UK Civil Aviation Authority explores regulatory model options for supporting efficient and timely Heathrow expansion

The UK Civil Aviation Authority yesterday published for consultation a working paper on Heathrow’s regulatory model. Following the Government’s announcement on the proposal for a third runway which will be used to progress the Airport’s National Policy Statement, the working paper sets out a review of the current regulatory framework of the airport and explores […]

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils new AI strategy

UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out its approach to exploring how the challenges and opportunities presented by AI could be addressed. Roadmap outlines agile approach to regulation, using industry collaboration to build trust and reliability in AI. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has set out its thinking on how it will oversee the use of […]

Wizz Air Fully Compliant with Commitments Made to Customers, UK Civil Aviation Authority Confirms

●       Wizz Air made several commitments to the regulator regarding customer claims ●       The UK Civil Aviation Authority has now finalised its review of claims and is satisfied the airline is compliant ●       Wizz Air fully co-operated with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and has invested £90m in improving operations ●       […]

Wizz Air Signs Deed of Undertaking with the UK Civil Aviation Authority

Wizz Air has made several commitments to the regulator regarding its customer claims The airline has already launched a series of new initiatives to reduce cancellations and create a better experience for its customers More than £90 million has been invested in improving operations Wizz Air has signed a deed of undertaking with the UK […]

UK determines certification standards for new electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

UK determines certification standards for new electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today confirmed it will put in place the certification standards also used by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), known as Special Conditions (SC)-VTOL, as the basis for UK certification for new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Special Conditions allow manufactures […]

UK Civil Aviation Authority consults on Heathrow Airport charges

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a consultation on its initial proposals for the next price control at Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL). This will ultimately set the maximum charges the airport operator can charge its airline customers for using the airport for the next five years. The CAA recognises that there is […]