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2026

21 events
13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: Official King's Speech legislative-programme source mentions this thread or its named Bill.

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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8 May 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

UK Civil Aviation Authority: Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Why linked: CAA Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference (May 2026) — regulator-governance document directly relevant to CAA capacity to deliver post-Bill functions.

The Board hereby resolves to establish a Committee of the Board to be known as the Audit & Risk Committee (“the Committee” or “ARC”). The Committee will support the Board in its responsibilities for issues of governance, risk, control and …

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1 May 2026 | Guidance Animal and Plant Health Agency Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes

Why linked: Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes—guidance on air/sea/rail carriers including aviation passenger protection frameworks in scope

Check the air, sea and rail carriers registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to transport assistance dogs with their owners.

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↓ Ferry and cruise companies registered to transport assistan… ↓ Rail companies registered to transport assistance dogs
29 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory instrument amending aviation safety regulations using powers under Retained EU Law Act 2023; directly implements regulatory modernisation in scope of the Bill

These Regulations amend assimilated EU law in the field of aviation safety using powers conferred by the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.

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29 Apr 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026 — part of the live restatement of assimilated EU aviation safety law surrounding the Bill.

These Regulations amend assimilated EU law in the field of aviation safety using powers conferred by the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.

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23 Apr 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

UK Main National Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2029

Why linked: UK Main National Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2029 — strategic context for the Bill's safety regulatory limb.

The UK’s National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) contains the high-level strategic direction of the UK Main for the management of aviation safety for a period of 3 years. The NASP presents a series of Safety Enhancement Initiatives with the objective …

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26 Mar 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Recommendations from the Independent Review of NERL’s August 2023 Flight Planning System Failure: Status report

Why linked: CAA status report on NERL flight planning system failure recommendations; directly relevant to air traffic management modernisation and aviation safety frameworks within scope

This document provides the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) second update for stakeholders and government on the recommendations from the Independent Review of NERL’s August 2023 Flight Planning System Failure, commissioned by the CAA and published in November 2024.

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25 Mar 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Requirements for the UK Airspace Coordination Service and associated guidance

Why linked: Requirements for UK Airspace Coordination Service; primary regulatory guidance document for air traffic management modernisation programme in scope

These are requirements for the provision by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) of the UK Airspace Coordination Service, and associated guidance. NERL will need to have due regard to these requirements and associated guidance when the licence modifications set out …

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25 Mar 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Guidance for the UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services

Why linked: Guidance for UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services; essential CAA regulatory guidance for air traffic management modernisation

This is guidance for the provision by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) of the UK Airspace Design Service and the UK Airspace Coordination Service. NERL will need to have due regard to this guidance when the licence modifications set out …

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25 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Airspace Modernisation: Outcome of the consultation on draft requirements for the UK Airspace Coordination Service (UKACS) and associated guidance

Why linked: Consultation outcome on UK Airspace Coordination Service requirements; directly relevant to air traffic management modernisation within scope

In autumn 2025 the CAA sought views on a new coordination service provided by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) in place of the service currently provided by NERL through the Airspace Change Organising Group. We are calling this role the …

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25 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Airspace modernisation: Outcome of the consultation on draft guidance for the UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services

Why linked: Consultation outcome on UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services guidance; directly relevant to air traffic management modernisation within scope

In autumn 2025 the CAA sought views on draft CAA guidance with which NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) should comply when providing both the UK Airspace Design Service and the UK Airspace Coordination Service. This Consultation Response Document summarises the …

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20 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026

Why linked: Correction order for London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent; statutory instrument implementing airport expansion consent mechanisms in scope

This Order corrects errors and omissions in the London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008, following a request made under paragraph 1(5(a) of Schedule 4 to that …

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20 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2026

Why linked: Correction order for London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent; statutory instrument implementing airport expansion consent mechanisms in scope

This Order corrects errors and omissions in the London Luton Airport Expansion Development Consent (Correction) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/463), a development consent order under the Planning Act 2008, following a request made under paragraph 1(5(a) of Schedule 4 to that …

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26 Feb 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Wave Fourteen: UK Aviation Consumer Survey: Full Survey Report

Why linked: UK Aviation Consumer Survey; consumer protection evidence base relevant to Bill's modernisation of consumer protection frameworks

The latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey from the UK Civil Aviation Authority's looks at UK consumers’ behaviour and attitudes towards commercial aviation, which it uses to help inform its work to put consumers’ interests at the heart of the way …

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10 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2026

Why linked: The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2026 amends ANO 2016 — the principal operational SI in the aviation regime the Bill overlays.

This Order amends the Air Navigation Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/765) (“ANO 2016”) and Schedule 9 to the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (c. 12).

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10 Feb 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Review of the CAA’s two approved ADR schemes and of the experiences of consumers using ADR

Why linked: CAA review of approved ADR schemes and consumer experiences; relevant to consumer protection and passenger rights frameworks within scope

Note - On 6 April 2026, new provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) came into effect and replaced the ADR Regulations 2015. The CAA is now reviewing its ADR policy …

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9 Feb 2026 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Letter from Sir Stephen Hillier to Secretary of State for Transport, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Secretary of State for Business, February 2026

Why linked: Letter from CAA Chair to Secretary of State for Transport and other secretaries; substantive CAA communication on aviation policy matters

Letter from UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chair Sir Stephen Hillier to Secretary of State for Transport, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Secretary of State for Business, about enabling safe AI-driven innovation in UK aviation.

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27 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025; secondary legislation for aviation safety frameworks in scope

These Regulations amend assimilated EU law in the field of aviation safety using powers conferred by Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation.

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27 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025; secondary legislation for aviation safety frameworks in scope

These Regulations amend assimilated EU law in the field of aviation safety using powers conferred by Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation.

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2025

37 events
17 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Unmanned Aircraft (Market Surveillance Authority) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Unmanned Aircraft (Market Surveillance Authority) Regulations 2025; secondary legislation for aviation regulatory frameworks within scope

These Regulations prescribe the Civil Aviation Authority as the market surveillance authority for the purposes of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems (EUR 2019/945).

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17 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Unmanned Aircraft (Market Surveillance Authority) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Unmanned Aircraft (Market Surveillance Authority) Regulations 2025; secondary legislation for aviation regulatory frameworks within scope

These Regulations prescribe the Civil Aviation Authority as the market surveillance authority for the purposes of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 of 12 March 2019 on unmanned aircraft systems and on third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems (EUR 2019/945).

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9 Dec 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Economic Regulation of NERL: Final proposals for modifying the Licence to support the implementation of a UK Airspace Design Service

Why linked: CAA consultation on NERL licence modification for UK Airspace Design Service; core regulatory consultation for air traffic management modernisation

This consultation document sets out the CAA’s proposed modifications to the conditions of NATS (En Route) Plc’s (NERL) air traffic services licence in support of DfT’s and CAA’s decision to create a new UK Airspace Design Service. This document includes …

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19 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Crediting of Third Country and Military Certification for Air Traffic Controllers Regulations 2025

Why linked: Crediting of Third Country and Military Certification for Air Traffic Controllers Regulations 2025; CAA-administered regulatory instrument within scope of operational standards modernisation

These Regulations enable the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to give credit for training undertaken for third country air traffic controller licences and United Kingdom (UK) military air traffic controller certificates of competence.

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17 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome linked direct

UK airspace design service: proposed modifications to NERL licence terms

Why linked: UK airspace design service: proposed modifications to NERL licence terms — direct operationalisation of the airspace-modernisation track.

Seeks views on the proposed modifications to terms of the national air traffic services (NATS) (En Route) plc (NERL) licence.

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17 Nov 2025 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Airspace Modernisation: Consultation on draft requirements for the UK Airspace Coordination Service (UKACS) and associated guidance

Why linked: Consultation on UK Airspace Coordination Service requirements; directly relevant to air traffic management modernisation programme

This consultation is seeking views on the new coordination service provided by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) in place of the service currently provided by NERL through the Airspace Change Organising Group. We are calling this role the UK Airspace …

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17 Nov 2025 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Airspace Modernisation: Consultation on draft guidance for the UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services

Why linked: Consultation on UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services guidance; directly relevant to air traffic management modernisation programme

This consultation is seeking views on draft CAA guidance with which NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) should comply when providing both the UK Airspace Design Service and the UK Airspace Coordination Service. For more information please see Autumn 2025 consultations.

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14 Nov 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Security Management Systems (SeMS) Strategy Document

Why linked: CAA Security Management Systems (SeMS) Strategy 2025-2030 — strategic context for the Bill's security regulatory limb.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) SeMS Strategy 2025–2030 sets out a vision for strengthening aviation security through Security Management Systems (SeMS). SeMS is a framework that enables entities to manage local security risks proactively, complementing existing regulatory requirements rather …

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14 Nov 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Framework for an Aviation Security Management System (SeMS)

Why linked: Framework for Aviation Security Management System; aviation security regulatory framework within scope

SeMS provides a formalised, risk-driven framework for integrating security into the daily operations and culture of an Entity. The SeMS enables an Entity to identify and address security threats, risks, gaps and weaknesses in a consistent and proactive way. If …

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10 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome CAA linked direct

Statutory Charges FY2025/26 Extraordinary Consultation Response Document

Why linked: Statutory Charges consultation response on CAA funding for Heathrow expansion economic regulation; directly relevant to airport expansion regulatory mechanisms

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) consulted stakeholders on a proposed increase to the funding cap for its economic regulation work supporting Heathrow Airport’s expansion. The proposal aimed to raise the cap from £4.5 million to £8 million for FY2025/26 to …

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4 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025; secondary legislation for aviation safety frameworks in scope

These Regulations amend assimilated EU law in the field of aviation safety using powers conferred by Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation (‘the Basic Regulation’) and the Retained EU Law …

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22 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Consultation: Proposed Amendments to UK Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material for UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945

Why linked: CAA consultation on amendments to UK AMC/GM for UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 — UAS regulatory reform stream directly relevant to the Bill's safety-framework strand.

This consultation forms part of the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) ongoing work to enable Unmanned Aircraft System operations in UK Airspace in the Specific Category. A key component of the CAA Future of Flight Programme. The regulatory review of …

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19 Sep 2025 | Guidance Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Context · primary home: Highways (Financing) Bill linked direct

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Why linked: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill explainer — directly relevant adjacent legislative vehicle for NSIP-route delivery.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is the next step to fix the foundations of our economy and rebuild Britain. This page sets out key information on the Bill.

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↓ Factsheet: Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Compulsory pur… ↓ Factsheet: Nature Restoration Fund ↓ Factsheet: Critical infrastructure reforms ↓ Factsheet: Planning committees ↓ Factsheet: Local fee setting ↓ Factsheet: Bill discounts for transmission network infrastr… ↓ Factsheet: Strategic planning ↓ European Convention on Human Rights Memorandum ↓ Nature Restoration Fund Government Amendments: Letter from … (1pp) ↓ Nature Restoration Fund Government Amendments: Letter from … (2pp) ↓ Summary: Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Government Amend…
15 Sep 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Airspace Modernisation - 2024 Progress Report

Why linked: CAA Airspace Modernisation 2024 Progress Report - directly addresses air traffic management modernisation, a key component of civil aviation policy delivery framework

The Civil Aviation Authority must report to the Secretary of State annually on the delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS). Our report for 2024 provides our assessment of progress towards completion of each element. We provide a co-sponsors update …

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7 Aug 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

CAA Corporate Governance Statement

Why linked: CAA Corporate Governance Statement — institutional scaffolding for the regulator the Bill modernises.

The Corporate Governance Statement sets out how the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is structured and governed. It details the roles and responsibilities of the Board and ExCo, outlines the processes for identifying and managing risks, and explains the CAA's …

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7 Aug 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Annual Safety Review 2024

Why linked: CAA Annual Safety Review 2024 - aviation safety performance data relevant to civil aviation regulatory framework

A summary of aviation safety performance in the UK for 2024. Data has been broken out into aviation sectors and covers accidents and serious incidents.

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25 Jul 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

CAA Annual Complaints Report 2024-2025

Why linked: CAA Annual Complaints Report; consumer protection performance data relevant to monitoring effectiveness of frameworks the Bill will modernise

This report provides information on the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA’s) performance on complaints against a set of Key Performance Indicators for the period of April 2024 to March 2025. This includes a summary of complaint numbers received and resolved, …

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25 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025

Why linked: The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025 - secondary legislation regulating air traffic services licensing

Section 5(2) of the Transport Act 2000 (“the Act”) provides that a licence may be granted (a) in respect of air traffic services of one or more specified descriptions and (b) in respect of one or more specified areas.

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23 Jul 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25

Why linked: CAA Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25 - statutory reporting by regulator on civil aviation authority operations

For the Period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Presented to Parliament pursuant to section 15(2) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982, as amended by the Civil Aviation Authority (Auditing of Accounts) Order 1984.

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8 Jul 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Noise Action Plans Review - Final Report & Summary of Recommendations

Why linked: Noise Action Plans Review commissioned by DfT; environmental impact assessment directly relevant to airport expansion policy and regulatory framework

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) to review the effectiveness of Noise Action Plans as a noise management tool. The review examined three core components of the Noise Action Plan framework. These were: …

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1 Jul 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Recommendations from the Independent Review of NERL’s August 2023 Flight Planning System Failure: update on progress

Why linked: NERL Flight Planning System Failure Review update; air traffic management modernisation directly relevant to operational standards and safety framework updates

This document provides the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) first update for stakeholders and government on the recommendations from the Independent Review of NERL’s August 2023 Flight Planning System Failure, commissioned by the CAA and published in November 2024.

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25 Jun 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Airport Accessibility Performance Report 2024/2025

Why linked: Airport Accessibility Performance Report; CAA enforcement of consumer protection framework (Assimilated Regulation 1107/2006) within scope of Bill's consumer protection modernisation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the enforcement of Assimilated Regulation (EU) No. 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled and less mobile persons when travelling by air (“UK Regulation (EU) No. 1107/2006”). This legislation is intended to …

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↓ Accessibility Assessment Reports 2023 Update … ↓ Cornwall Newquay Airport Accessibility Assessment … ↓ East Midlands Airport Accessibility Assessment … ↓ London City Airport Accessibility Assessment …
12 Jun 2025 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Economic Regulation of NERL: Initial Proposals for modifying the Licence to support the implementation of a UK Airspace Design Service

Why linked: CAA consultation on NERL licence modifications for UK Airspace Design Service - core air traffic management modernisation mechanism

This consultation document sets out the CAA’s initial proposals for modifications to NATS (En Route) Plc’s ("NERL”) air traffic services licence in support of DfT’s and CAA’s decision to create a new UK Airspace Design Service (see CAP3106 and associated …

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10 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 - aviation security framework secondary legislation

These Regulations amend the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) Regulations 2010 (“the 2010 Regulations”) to continue to exempt certain persons from the licensing requirements under section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (“the 2001 Act”) …

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31 May 2025 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Airspace modernisation: Outcome of the consultation on a UK Airspace Design Service

Why linked: Airspace Modernisation outcome of consultation on UK Airspace Design Service - DfT/CAA decision document on regulatory delivery mechanism

The Department for Transport (DfT) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have considered the responses to our consultation ( CAP 3029 ) and have decided to create a new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS). This will initially be tasked …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CAP3106 Airspace modernisation: Outcome of the …
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12 Feb 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025 — slot allocation reform sits adjacent to airport-expansion delivery.

These Regulations amend assimilated law in the field of aviation, relating to the allocation of slots at congested airports in England and Wales and Scotland and Northern Ireland. They amend Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on …

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2024

3 events
1 Jun 2024 | Statutory Instrument Department for Transport evidence

The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Filled the "Aviation safety and security policy frameworks" gap via web research

A statutory instrument made by the Secretary of State amending the civil aviation security regulatory framework, implementing changes to common basic standards on aviation security under Regulation (EC) No 300/2008. Covers cargo, mail, in-flight supplies, and security equipment chapters.

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27 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome CAA linked direct

Response to consultation on Statement of Policy on Penalties under Chapter 1 of Transport Act 2000

Why linked: Response to consultation on Transport Act 2000 penalties policy; demonstrates implementation of enforcement frameworks relevant to Bill's regulatory modernisation

This document is a response to the consultation on a draft Statement of Policy on Penalties under Chapter 1 of Transport Act 2000.

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27 Mar 2024 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Statement of Policy on Penalties under Chapter 1 of Transport Act 2000

Why linked: Statement of Policy on Penalties under Transport Act 2000; CAA enforcement policy guidance for regulatory framework under the statutory basis Act

This document is a statement of policy on penalties to support our enforcement work under the Transport Act 2000 (“TA00”) in the light of the changes introduced to the TA00 by section 10 of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned …

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2023

8 events
20 Dec 2023 | Consultation (closed) CAA linked direct

Consultation on Statement of Policy on Penalties under Chapter 1 of Transport Act 2000

Why linked: Consultation on Transport Act 2000 penalties policy; regulatory policy development relevant to CAA enforcement powers under the Bill's scope

This document consults on a draft statement of policy on penalties to support our enforcement work under the Transport Act 2000 (“TA00”) in the light of the changes introduced to the TA00 by section 10 of the Air Traffic Management …

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22 Nov 2023 | Policy paper Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

Getting Great Britain building again: Speeding up infrastructure delivery

Why linked: Getting Great Britain building again: Speeding up infrastructure delivery — HMG policy paper on infrastructure delivery acceleration that frames airport DCO sequencing.

The prospectus sets out why we need to go further than the existing programme of reform for infrastructure, and how our new approach will bear down on the drivers of delay, high costs and inefficiency.

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18 Sep 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked direct

Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight

Why linked: Direct regulatory framework consultation on flight regulation modernisation, covering outdated rules and innovation barriers—core to civil aviation regulatory modernisation scope

Seeks views on areas of flight regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

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17 Jul 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Transport linked direct

Civil Aviation Authority review: Call for evidence

Why linked: Civil Aviation Authority review: call for evidence — predecessor consultation feeding CAA modernisation clauses.

A call for evidence for a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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↓ Civil Aviation Authority review: summary of responses
6 Apr 2023 | Guidance CAA linked direct

UK National Aviation Safety Roadmap

Why linked: UK National Aviation Safety Roadmap; supports National Aviation Safety Plan and outlines CAA safety policy implementation relevant to regulatory modernisation

This document supports the National Aviation Safety Plan by providing greater detail on the actions we will implement over the next few years to continuously improve aviation safety management and, accordingly, to reduce the risks of aviation operations.

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2021

1 event
12 Feb 2021 | Guidance CAA linked direct

Regulations made under powers in the Civil Aviation Act 1982 and the Air Navigation Order 2016

Why linked: Regulations made under Civil Aviation Act 1982 and Air Navigation Order 2016; reference document on existing regulatory instruments the Bill will modernise

The Air Navigation Order 2016 is available online: Air Navigation Order 2016 This work includes: • The Rules of the Air Regulations; • The Air Navigation (General) Regulations; • The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations; • The Permanent Air Navigation …

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2020

2 events
4 Feb 2020 | Guidance CAA linked direct

CAA response to Transport Select Committee major transport infrastructure projects inquiry

Why linked: CAA response to Transport Select Committee inquiry on major transport infrastructure projects – CAA input on airport expansion infrastructure; relevant to scope of airport expansion policy

The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s written response to the the Transport Select Committee’s call for evidence for it inquiry in to major transport infrastructure projects.

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2019

1 event

2018

2 events
5 Jun 2018 | Policy paper Department for Transport Context · primary home: Airports National Policy Stat… linked evidence

Airports National Policy Statement

Why linked: Filled the "Airport expansion strategy and capacity planning documents" gap via web research

Policy framework for expansion at Heathrow Airport and primary basis for decision making on any development consent application for a new north-west runway.

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↓ Airports National Policy Statement: new runway capacity and… (91pp) ↓ Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol Meysydd Awyr: capasiti rhedfe… (96pp) ↓ Airports National Policy Statement: new runway capacity and… (42pp)

2016

1 event
1 Nov 2016 | Consultation outcome CAA Department for Transport linked direct

Civil sanctions for the Civil Aviation Authority

Why linked: Civil sanctions for the CAA consultation outcome 2016 – enforcement powers for CAA are within scope of regulatory modernisation

Seeks views on giving the CAA access to enforcement powers so it can impose penalties in the Air Navigation Order more flexibly.

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2014

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31 Oct 2014 | Guidance CAA Department for Transport Environmental Audit Committee Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee Transport Committee evidence

Consumer Protection, Competition Law and Economic Regulation: Prioritisation Principles

Why linked: Filled the "Aviation consumer protection frameworks and guidance" gap via web research

A CAA consultation seeking views on draft guidance setting out the principles the CAA intends to apply when choosing which consumer protection, competition law and economic regulation work to pursue. It is the foundational CAA guidance document on how the …

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