The Civil Aviation Authority and Department for Transport are establishing a dedicated UK Airspace Design Service to modernise air traffic management and airspace utilisation. The initiative involves modifications to the National Air Traffic Services Limited (NERL) licence terms and changes to air navigation directions and guidance under the Transport Act 2000. The project is currently active with regulatory and operational frameworks being developed through the Airspace and Noise Engagement Group.
In response to: Airspace modernisation
Why we need to modernise UK airspace and what we are doing.
Outlines the decision to give the police greater powers to tackle drone misuse and better protect airports.
Reports about sustainable growth and airspace, supporting documents for the Aviation 2050 consultation.
Setting out the policy principles for the government's approach to support modernisation of the way UK airspace is managed.