The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a new report examining how noise from drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (known widely as eVTOL) could be assessed and managed, as innovation in the sector continues to develop. When compared with conventional helicopters operating in similar roles, drones and eVTOL aircraft are expected to […]
UK’s aviation regulator publishes its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26, which assesses the quality of assistance services provided to disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility at the UK’s largest airports. A record 5.9 million passengers used assistance services and facilities at UK airports in 2025, continuing a long-term trend of demand growing faster […]
With schools in England and Wales having broken up for Summer, this Friday will be the busiest flying day of the year as over 550,000 people jet off. Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight” as the number of safety incidents caused by lithium batteries on flights is on the rise. […]
Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed […]
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models that could apply to capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport. This consultation follows a working paper, published in November 2025, which explored whether an alternative model for capacity expansion could better serve the interests of consumers using the airport. […]
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced its draft decision on the regulatory treatment of early costs incurred by potential promoters of expansion at Heathrow airport. The draft decision, which is now subject to statutory consultation, confirms the aviation regulator’s intention to allow Heathrow Airport Limited to recover efficient early costs incurred during 2025 and […]
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 […]
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 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 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 ● […]
