Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

CAA launches new drone policy

The new rules will enable industries to use drones for inspection of infrastructure such as power lines, wind turbines and site security

UK DfT launches airspace consultation

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation seeking views on proposals to establish a UK Airspace Design Service

UK CAA makes senior safety appointment

Giancarlo Buono has been appointed group director of safety and airspace regulation at the UK Civil Aviation Authority

CAA launches vertiport consultation

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation on proposals for existing aerodromes that wish to accommodate VTOL aircraft

CAA appoints director of people and culture

Lucy Robbins has been appointed director of people and culture by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

CAA prosecutes training instructor

An aviation security training instructor has pleaded guilty to four counts of forgery at Lewes Crown Court following an investigation led by the UK CAA

EMA wins security training plaudits

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ranked East Midlands Airport (EMA) outstanding for the training it provides for security staff

CAA needs to improve, review finds

An independent review of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets out how the "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve

UK drone operators issue call to government

A group of leading drone operators has called on the UK Government to change the way uncrewed aviation is regulated

Public called on in CAA review

The UK Government has launched a Call for Evidence as part of its review of the CAA, the country’s independent aviation regulator

CAA tells LHR to cut passenger charges

The war of words between the UK’s air regulator and Heathrow's operator has intensified, with the CAA telling the airport to cut passenger charges

CAA to create environmental sustainability panel

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is to establish an environmental sustainability panel and has begun an open application process for potential members