Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

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

LHR reports Omicron-hit December

COVID-19 continues to pose significant challenges for the travel industry, with Heathrow welcoming only 19.4 million passengers in 2021, below even 2020 levels

Luton welcomes CAA airspace decision

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved the airspace change known as London Luton Airport Arrivals following a public consultation

Luton Airport receives CAA Covid safety certification

The hub has announced that its current measures, including face masks and stringent cleaning routines, will stay in place despite the easing of restrictions

Last summer worst since 1975 for UK airports, CAA data reveals

A total of 14.2 million passengers passed through UK facilities from July to September, the lowest recorded since the mid-1970s

Luton arrival route changes plan moves into next phase

Both the airport and NATS are reviewing responses from a four month public consultation

Accessibility progress highlighted at UK airports

To commemorate International Disability Day, the CAA highlight developments made to UK airports