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15 May 2026 | Other Department for Transport evidence

Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Targeted Stakeholder Consultation

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

A Department for Transport targeted stakeholder consultation on the proposed future approach to the UK's aviation safety regulatory framework, inviting views on reforming how aviation safety legislation is made and overseen by the CAA. Directly relevant to the Civil Aviation …

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14 May 2026 | Debate linked direct

Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]

Why linked: Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] First Reading on 14 May 2026 — directly overlaps the Government Civil Aviation Bill's scope.

First Reading 11:08:00 A Bill to make provision for the protection of purchasers and users of air transport and airport services; to make provision about airspace change, air traffic and air navigation services and airport slots and schedules; to confer …

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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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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Information Commissioner's Office National Cyber Security Centre Ofgem Regulatory Policy Committee linked direct

King's Speech 2026: Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Why linked: King's Speech 2026: Civil Aviation Bill named explicitly in legislative programme announcement

The King's Speech 2026 cyber bill to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber threats, update resilience duties, and protect essential and digital services.

Archived: codex: kings-speech sibling-bill cleanup before rerun · 15 May 2026

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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 | Other Animal and Plant Health Agency Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Airlines and airports registered to transport and check assistance dogs

Why linked: Airlines and airports registered to transport assistance dogs—directly relevant to passenger rights and airport regulatory frameworks within civil aviation scope

Airlines and airports registered to transport assistance dogs—directly relevant to passenger rights and airport regulatory frameworks within civil aviation scope

In response to: Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes

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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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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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15 Apr 2026 | Committee report Building Owners and Managers linked direct

Letter from the Minister for Aviation, Department for Transport relating to the CAA's final report on the NATS technical IT failure in August 2023, dated 26 March 2026

Why linked: Letter from Minister for Aviation to committee relating to CAA's final report on NATS technical IT failure – directly relevant to civil aviation regulatory framework and CAA operational oversight

Direction: to_committee

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14 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Commons Delegated Legislation Committee on the Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Emma Lewell † Brickell, Phil (Bolton West) (Lab) Butler, Dawn (Brent East) (Lab) † Conlon, Liam (Beckenham and Penge) (Lab) † Fortune, Peter (Bromley and Biggin Hill) (Con) † Glover, Olly (Didcot …

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the number of flights from a) London Gatwick, b) Manchester…

Why linked: PQ on the potential impact of Heathrow expansion — substantive scrutiny of the Bill's expansion limb.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the number of flights from a) London Gatwick, b) Manchester Airport, c) London Stansted, d) London Luton, …

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 111456, what mechanisms are available to airports to meet surface access environmental targets.

Why linked: PQ on surface access environmental mechanisms for airports—directly relevant to airport expansion and environmental impact assessment scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 111456, what mechanisms are available to airports to meet surface access environmental targets.

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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 | Decision CAA linked direct

Economic Regulation of NERL Decision to modify NERL’s Licence to support the implementation of a UK Airspace Design Service

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

This document sets out the CAA’s Final Decision on 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. The document sets out: the …

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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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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 110887 on Heathrow: Expansion, when she plans to consult on proposed amendments to the Airports National Policy Statement.

Why linked: PQ on Heathrow expansion follow-up to Q110887 — direct scrutiny of expansion timeline.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 110887 on Heathrow: Expansion, when she plans to consult on proposed amendments to the Airports National Policy Statement.

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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to establishing an ombudsman to oversee the aviation sector, in particular the work of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Why linked: PQ on establishing an aviation ombudsman — consumer-protection angle directly relevant to the Bill's regulatory-reform limb.

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to establishing an ombudsman to oversee the aviation sector, in particular the work of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

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12 Mar 2026 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

54th Report - Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 and two linked instruments Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026 and one linked instrument Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2026 Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Inf…

Why linked: Parliamentary report on Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026; secondary legislation for aviation rules and standards within scope

54th Report - Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 and two linked instruments Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026 and one linked instrument …

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11 Mar 2026 | Government response National Police Chiefs Council linked direct

Letter from Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport relating to the government’s response to the committee Airport expansion and climate and nature targets, 24 February

Why linked: Government response from Secretary of State for Transport on airport expansion and climate/nature targets; substantive ministerial statement directly addressing policy thread scope

Direction: to_committee

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10 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the difference in colour vision medical standards between the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the (a) Irish Aviation Authority, (

Why linked: Written question on colour vision medical standards for pilots; relates to operational safety standards and medical certification frameworks within Bill scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the difference in colour vision medical standards between the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the (a) Irish Aviation …

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9 Mar 2026 | Other Department for Transport linked direct

The Aviation Security (Amendment, Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Aviation Security (Amendment, Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2026; secondary legislation for aviation security frameworks in scope

This instrument amends existing legislation in the UK by revoking 6 items of secondary assimilated law (formerly known as retained EU law).

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4 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the growth duty will apply to the Civil Aviation Commission.

Why linked: Written question on whether growth duty will apply to Civil Aviation Commission – directly relevant to CAA governance and regulatory modernisation framework

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the growth duty will apply to the Civil Aviation Commission.

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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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25 Feb 2026 | Other Department for Transport linked direct

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026 implementing instrument; core secondary legislation for regulatory framework updates under the Bill

This instrument amends existing legislation implementing the Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the UK to exempt industry from meeting certain safety requirements.

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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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12 Jan 2026 | Research linked direct

7th Special Report - Airport expansion and climate and nature targets: Government Response

Why linked: Government Response to parliamentary committee report on airport expansion and climate/nature targets; substantive ministerial response on airport expansion policy

Government Response to parliamentary committee report on airport expansion and climate/nature targets; substantive ministerial response on airport expansion policy

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2025

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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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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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5 Dec 2025 | Other Regulatory Innovation Office linked direct

Exchange of letters between Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority: 21 and 22 October 2025

Why linked: Exchange of letters between the Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and the CAA CEO — regulatory-innovation context for the Bill's CAA reforms.

Exchange of letters between Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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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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11 Nov 2025 | Debate linked direct

Airport Expansion

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on airport expansion; substantive parliamentary scrutiny of airport expansion policy

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

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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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24 Oct 2025 | Research Environmental Audit Committee linked direct

5th Report - Airport expansion and climate and nature targets

Why linked: EAC 5th Report on airport expansion and climate and nature targets — the scrutiny report that triggered the Government Response already on-thread.

EAC 5th Report on airport expansion and climate and nature targets — the scrutiny report that triggered the Government Response already on-thread.

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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…
16 Sep 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee scrutiny of Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025 - secondary legislation directly supporting civil aviation regulatory modernisation

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Clive Efford † Barron, Lee (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (Lab) † Bishop, Matt (Forest of Dean) (Lab) † Cooper, John (Dumfries and Galloway) (Con) Farron, Tim (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD) † German, …

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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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16 Jul 2025 | Other Environmental Audit Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Environmental Audit Committee — 2025-07-16

Why linked: Environmental Audit Committee formal meeting on airport expansion and climate/nature targets - scrutiny directly relevant to expansion and environmental policy framework

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Environmental Audit Committee | Inquiry: Airport expansion and climate and nature targets | Starts: 2025-07-16T08:00:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-07-16T11:00:00+00:00 | Location: Room 8, Palace of Westminster | Status: completed

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9 Jul 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee scrutiny of Draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025 - secondary legislation scrutiny

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Sir Jeremy Wright † Bacon, Gareth (Orpington) (Con) † Conlon, Liam (Beckenham and Penge) (Lab) † Dearden, Kate (Halifax) (Lab/Co-op) † Farnsworth, Linsey (Amber Valley) (Lab) Farron, Tim (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD) …

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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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3 Jul 2025 | Committee report Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 — Select Committee report: 28th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee

Why linked: Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 28th Report on the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 — directly relevant to delegated-powers scrutiny patterns the Civil Aviation Bill will face.

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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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1 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Publication of CAA report on progress with recommendations from independent report into NATS Technical Failure of August 2023

Why linked: Parliamentary news announcement of CAA NATS technical failure progress report - ministerial statement on ATM oversight

UIN: HCWS758 The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a report on the progress made in relation to the 34 recommendations which were made in the independent review’s final report into the NATS Technical IT Failure of August 2023.I …

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1 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Publication of CAA report on progress with recommendations from independent report into NATS Technical Failure of August 2023

Why linked: Parliamentary news announcement (Lords) of CAA NATS technical failure progress report - duplicate ministerial statement

UIN: HLWS760 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Mike Kane), has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a report on the progress made in relation to the 34 recommendations whic...

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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 …
19 Jun 2025 | Announcement Treasury linked direct

UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy

Why linked: WMS HCWS717 (June 2025) on UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy — sets the Government's infrastructure-strategy frame within which airport expansion sits.

UIN: HCWS717 The government has today laid the “UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy” [CP 1344] which restores confidence and drives economic growth by funding at least £725 billion for infrastructure over the next decade and transforming how infrastructure projects …

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18 Jun 2025 | Other Environmental Audit Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Environmental Audit Committee — 2025-06-18

Why linked: Environmental Audit Committee formal meeting on airport expansion and climate/nature targets - scrutiny of expansion policy

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Environmental Audit Committee | Inquiry: Airport expansion and climate and nature targets | Starts: 2025-06-18T13:00:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-06-18T16:00:00+00:00 | Location: Room 8, Palace of Westminster | Status: completed

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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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2 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Publication of the response to the consultation on plans for a UK Airspace Design Service, delivered by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL)

Why linked: Parliamentary news announcement on UK Airspace Design Service consultation response - ministerial statement on ATM modernisation

UIN: HCWS670 The Department for Transport (DfT) and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are publishing the response to the consultation to establish a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), CAP 3106 [https://www.caa.co.uk/ukads]. The UKADS will act as a new single guiding …

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2 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Publication of the response to the consultation on plans for a UK Airspace Design Service, delivered by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL)

Why linked: Parliamentary news announcement (Lords) on UK Airspace Design Service consultation response - duplicate ministerial statement

UIN: HLWS672 My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Mike Kane), has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Department for Transport (DfT) and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are publishing the response to the consultation to est...

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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 …

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14 May 2025 | Other Environmental Audit Committee linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Environmental Audit Committee — 2025-05-14

Why linked: Environmental Audit Committee formal meeting on airport expansion and climate/nature targets - scrutiny of expansion policy

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Environmental Audit Committee | Inquiry: Airport expansion and climate and nature targets | Starts: 2025-05-14T13:00:00+00:00 | Ends: 2025-05-14T16:00:00+00:00 | Location: Room 8, Palace of Westminster | Status: completed

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29 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for publishing a new Airports National Policy Statement.

Why linked: PQ on the planned timeline for publishing a new Airports National Policy Statement — directly relevant to NPS revision pre-Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for publishing a new Airports National Policy Statement.

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28 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed Luton Airport expansion on Thameslink services.

Why linked: PQ on the proposed Luton Airport expansion — substantive scrutiny under the existing NPS regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed Luton Airport expansion on Thameslink services.

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9 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Civil Aviation Authority has undertaken any recent work with (a) her Department, (b) Heathrow Airport, (c) Network Rail and (d) others to make progress on the construction of a Western Rail Link to

Why linked: Written question on CAA coordination work with DfT and Heathrow—directly relevant to airport expansion policy delivery

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Civil Aviation Authority has undertaken any recent work with (a) her Department, (b) Heathrow Airport, (c) Network Rail and (d) others to make progress on the construction of a Western …

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8 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on their role in delivering economic growth.

Why linked: Written question on discussions with CAA on their role in economic growth – relevant to CAA's modernised policy delivery role and airport expansion enablement

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on their role in delivering economic growth.

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21 Mar 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25

Why linked: Commons Library Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 briefing — directly underpins the planning enabling framework the Civil Aviation Bill operates against.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10216) The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be …

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18 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of airport expansion on the ability of the UK to meet its net zero targets.

Why linked: Written question on impact assessment of airport expansion on net zero targets – relevant to environmental impact assessments scope and airport expansion policy

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of airport expansion on the ability of the UK to meet its net zero targets.

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11 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has developed contingency plans to respond to potential legal challenges to the proposed expansion to Heathrow airport.

Why linked: PQ on contingency plans for legal challenges to Heathrow expansion—directly addresses airport expansion policy thread

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has developed contingency plans to respond to potential legal challenges to the proposed expansion to Heathrow airport.

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3 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to request an indicative vote from this House on the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Why linked: Written question on Parliament vote on Heathrow Airport expansion – relevant to airport expansion policy and parliamentary procedure

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to request an indicative vote from this House on the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport.

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3 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the UKs (a) manufacturing and (b) refining capacity for sustainable aviation fuel.

Why linked: PQ on sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing and refining capacity—adjacent to aviation policy modernisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the UKs (a) manufacturing and (b) refining capacity for sustainable aviation fuel.

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27 Feb 2025 | Other Department for Transport linked direct

Transport planning: Gatwick Airport

Why linked: Government position on transport planning: Gatwick Airport — operational policy adjacent to the Bill's expansion limb.

Government position on development at Gatwick Airport.

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27 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport Planning

Why linked: Transport Planning ministerial statement on Gatwick DCO examination 2025 – airport expansion consent procedures

UIN: HCWS476 The Examining Authority’s report on the Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order application was received on 27 November 2024. Under section 107(1) of the Planning Act 2008, a decision must be made within 3 months of receipt of the …

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27 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport Planning

Why linked: Transport Planning ministerial statement on Gatwick DCO 2025 – current airport expansion consent process relevant to policy framework

UIN: HLWS472 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.The Examining Authority’s report on the Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order application was received on 27 November 2024...

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26 Feb 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Heathrow airport expansion: 2025 proposals

Why linked: Heathrow airport expansion 2025 proposals briefing—directly on-topic for airport expansion consent and planning integration mechanisms

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10203) In January 2025 the government invited Heathrow airport to bring forward proposals for a third runway. The airport has said it plans to do so by summer 2025.

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21 Feb 2025 | Research Regulatory Policy Committee linked direct

The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025: impact assessment - RPC opinion (green-rated)

Why linked: RPC opinion on the Airports Slot Allocation Regulations 2025 impact assessment — process precedent for the Bill's IA.

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on The Department for Transport's impact assessment (IA) in respect of the regulations

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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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29 Jan 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport and growth update

Why linked: Lords WMS parallel of HCWS397 on transport and growth update.

UIN: HLWS392 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to update the House on the Government’s position regarding airport expansion and the transition to greener aviation.The...

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29 Jan 2025 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport and growth update

Why linked: Commons WMS on transport and growth update — the January 2025 statement framing airport expansion within growth strategy.

UIN: HCWS397 I wish to update the House on the Government’s position regarding airport expansion and the transition to greener aviation.The Government recognises that air connectivity plays a vital role in supporting economic growth across the country, contributing £1...

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27 Jan 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements etc.) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee scrutiny of Draft Airports Slot Allocation Regulations 2025 - secondary legislation scrutiny

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Esther McVey † Arthur, Dr Scott (Edinburgh South West) (Lab) † Bacon, Gareth (Orpington) (Con) † Creasy, Ms Stella (Walthamstow) (Lab/Co-op) † Dean, Josh (Hertford and Stortford) (Lab) † Dearden, Kate (Halifax) …

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2024

8 events
28 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Integrated National Transport Strategy

Why linked: Integrated National Transport Strategy 2024 – government-wide transport policy framework directly relevant to aviation policy delivery context

UIN: HCWS266 The Government has today set out its vision for the first integrated national transport strategy in over two decades, delivering on the commitment made in our manifesto.For too long there has been no national plan for how transport …

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28 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Integrated National Transport Strategy

Why linked: Integrated National Transport Strategy (Lords) 2024 – government transport strategy statement relevant to aviation policy context

UIN: HLWS263 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Louise Haigh), has made the following Ministerial Statement.The Government has today set out its vision for the first integrated national transport strategy in over two decades, delivering ...

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30 Jul 2024 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport Infrastructure

Why linked: Transport Infrastructure ministerial statement 2024 – departmental transport infrastructure strategy relevant to airport expansion capacity

UIN: HLWS49 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Louise Haigh), has made the following Ministerial Statement.The financial inheritance this government has received is extremely challenging. The previous administration has left a £22 billi...

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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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15 Apr 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the (a) detection and (b) management of drones around UK airports.

Why linked: Written question on drone detection and management around UK airports - relevant to aviation security policy frameworks in scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the (a) detection and (b) management of drones around UK airports.

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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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23 Jan 2024 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support he is providing to regional airports for the costs of installing infrastructure to allow a transition to green fuel sources.

Why linked: Written question on regional airport support for green fuel infrastructure - relevant to sustainable aviation policy and airport modernisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support he is providing to regional airports for the costs of installing infrastructure to allow a transition to green fuel sources.

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2023

11 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
17 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Transport linked direct

Transport Update

Why linked: 2023 Transport Update mentioning integrated rail/transport planning—policy context for infrastructure delivery frameworks

UIN: HCWS962 The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), published in November 2021 set out a £96 billion investment to benefit the Midlands and the North, the largest ever government investment in the railways. The Government stands by the conclusions of the …

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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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2022

6 events
18 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide enforcement powers to the Civil Aviation Authority, commensurate with those available in the EU and the United States, given the withdrawal of Article 16 of EU regulation 1107/2006, which pre

Why linked: Written question on enforcement powers for Civil Aviation Authority – directly relevant to modernising CAA regulatory framework and enforcement mechanisms

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide enforcement powers to the Civil Aviation Authority, commensurate with those available in the EU and the United States, given the withdrawal of Article 16 of EU regulation 1107/2006, which …

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18 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department will publish its response to its consultation on Reforming aviation consumer policy: protecting air passenger rights; and whether she still supports the policy aims of that consultation.

Why linked: Written question on Department's response to consultation on aviation consumer policy and air passenger rights – relevant to consumer protection framework modernisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department will publish its response to its consultation on Reforming aviation consumer policy: protecting air passenger rights; and whether she still supports the policy aims of that consultation.

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18 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will introduce a new compensation regime for domestic flights through primary legislation.

Why linked: Written question on compensation regime for domestic flights through primary legislation – directly relevant to consumer protection regulatory framework scope of Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will introduce a new compensation regime for domestic flights through primary legislation.

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17 Oct 2022 | Written question Department for Transport linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reinstate Article 16 of UK Regulation No 1107/2006, which grants the Civil Aviation Authority enforcement powers against operators who infringe upon the rights of disabled people who travel by air.

Why linked: PQ on CAA enforcement powers under UK Regulation 1107/2006—regulatory framework reform relevant to modernisation agenda

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reinstate Article 16 of UK Regulation No 1107/2006, which grants the Civil Aviation Authority enforcement powers against operators who infringe upon the rights of disabled people who travel by air.

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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

3 events
5 Feb 2020 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety

Why linked: Commons Debate Pack on Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety - directly relevant to CAA regulatory frameworks and aviation safety policy

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2020-0027) A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety' has been scheduled for Thursday 6 February 2020 at 3pm. The debate has been initiated by Alistair Carmichael MP.

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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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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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↓ Annex A: list of offences and proposed sanctions (49pp) ↓ CAA civil sanctions: impact assessment (32pp) ↓ Definitions of terms used in the 'List of offences and prop… (1pp) ↓ Civil sanctions for aviation offences: official government … (27pp)

2014

1 event
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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2012

8 events
7 Nov 2012 | Debate linked direct

Civil Aviation Bill

Why linked: Civil Aviation Bill Report stage detailed clause-by-clause debate 2012 – substantive legislative history

Report 15:35:00 Clause 1 : CAA’s general duty Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 2, line 13, at end insert— “(ca) the desirability of each holder of a licence under this Chapter being able to take reasonable measures …

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24 Oct 2012 | Debate linked direct

Civil Aviation Bill

Why linked: Civil Aviation Bill Report stage debate and amendments 2012 – substantive legislative scrutiny

Order of Consideration Motion 15:37:00 Moved by Earl Attlee: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 13, Schedule 1, Clauses 14 to 30, Schedule 2, Clauses 31 to 47, …

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18 Jun 2012 | Debate linked direct

Civil Aviation Bill

Why linked: Civil Aviation Bill parliamentary procedure and consideration motion 2012 – formal legislative history

Order of Consideration Motion 16:04:00 Moved by Earl Attlee: That it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Civil Aviation Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following order: Clauses 1 to 13, …

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25 Apr 2012 | Debate linked direct

Civil Aviation Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Civil Aviation Bill 2012, discussion of specific clauses including consumer protection – substantive legislative debate material

Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee. New Clause 2 Access for disabled and reduced mobility air passengers ‘(1) The Secretary of State and the CAA will produce an annual report on disabled and reduced mobility air …

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19 Jan 2012 | Research linked direct

13th Report - Draft Civil Aviation Bill: Pre-legislative Scrutiny

Why linked: Pre-legislative scrutiny report on Draft Civil Aviation Bill from 2012 – directly relevant as historical precedent and substantive scrutiny material for civil aviation legislative framework

Pre-legislative scrutiny report on Draft Civil Aviation Bill from 2012 – directly relevant as historical precedent and substantive scrutiny material for civil aviation legislative framework

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2005

1 event
22 Jun 2005 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Civil Aviation Bill (Bill 12 2005-06)

Why linked: Commons Library Research Paper on the 2005-06 Civil Aviation Bill — historic precedent for Civil Aviation Bill scrutiny.

Type: Research Paper (RP05-51) Civil Aviation Bill (Bill 12 2005-06). House of Commons Library research Paper 05/51

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