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UK Civil Aviation Authority to hold public consultation on its proposal to deregulate all UK-registered single seat microlights

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2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced its intention to hold a public consultation on its proposal to deregulate (for airworthiness purposes) all UK-registered single seat microlights. This consultation, which will open during September and run for six weeks, will, if successful, extend the present single seat deregulated (SSDR) category,… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority released details on training school transition

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Details of the assistance being provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to flight training schools, to manage the introduction of new European regulations, have today been released. Those training schools currently referred to as Registered Training Facilities (RTF), have to achieve ‘Approved Training Organisations’ status over the next two years… Read the full press release

United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launch joint fire safety initiative

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2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — The potential risks fire poses to passenger aircraft has been placed centre stage in an awareness raising campaign by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The safety drive includes a short video that has just been released, identifying the specific maintenance risks that may cause onboard fires,… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority informed flying schools alternatives to fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are now allowed

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2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today informed Approved Training Organisations (ATO) that fitted screens used in cockpits during instrument flight tests are no longer the sole method that may be used to restrict a pilot’s vision. The change of policy will only affect flight tests for the initial issue of… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority warns British holidaymakers to look past the price when booking late breaks

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2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — British families looking to get some summer sun have been warned to look past the price before they book, or risk losing their hard-earned holiday. With the school holidays approaching, many families will be looking to take advantage of cheap travel deals by booking a late summer break. But with research showing… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority announced check flights for CofA and permit renewals no longer mandatory

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that it will no longer be a requirement to routinely carry out a check flight to qualify for the renewal of an expiring National Certificate of Airworthiness; annual EASA Permit to Fly; National Airworthiness Review Certificate; or Certificate of Validity. However, a check flight… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority opened public consultations on the implementation of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA)

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2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today launched a consultation on its proposals for the implementation of the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA). The consultation period runs from 25 June 2013 to 28 August 2013. Full details of the consultation, including how to submit comment on the CAA’s proposals, can… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority reminds British passengers on the way they can get help when flying

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2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today reminding British sun-seekers who need assistance when travelling by air how they can get any help they need to ensure they enjoy a safe flight this summer. The message comes as the European Commission begins a campaign to raise awareness of passenger rights. The… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority study reveals loss of control responsible for 40 per cent of air accidents

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a study of recent world-wide air accidents. The CAA said the findings of its Global Fatal Accident Review 2002-2011 will help it identify major safety issues and trends allowing it to develop key safety initiatives in co-ordination with UK airlines. The CAA’s Global… Read the full press release

London Gatwick submitted its revised offer to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on new deal for the airport between 2014 and 2021

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Contracts & Commitments will provide a better outcome in terms of the quality of airport facilities, service levels and price than regulation could ever achieve Gatwick puts forward an improved offer for airlines and passengers with a price of RPI+ 1.5% over seven years Gatwick believes the pace of change at the airport should continue… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority helps UK holidaymakers avoid extra airline and airport fees and charges

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2013-06-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK holidaymakers can now check the cost of any extra fees they might have to pay both their airline and airport, thanks to the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) online fees and charges comparison tables. Covering the top 22 airlines operating in the UK, the CAA’s airline fees and charges comparison table… Read the full press release

The CAA Proposes to Replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions

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2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released additional information in support of its proposals to replace Class F Advisory Routes in the London and Scottish Flight Information Regions. The consultation with the aviation community was launched on 8 April 2013. The CAA proposes to replace Class F Advisory Routes with Class… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s April 2013 Traffic and Business Report

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Heathrow receives highest ever passenger satisfaction scores CAA price cap proposals discourage continued investment 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow saw 5.8 million passengers in April, a 0.7% decrease on April 2012. This was due to the earlier timing of Easter this year with all pre-Easter traffic occurring in March, leading to weaker passenger numbers for April… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority appoints Mike Barnard as General Aviation Programme Manager

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2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced that Mike Barnard has been appointed as General Aviation (GA) Programme Manager. Mike’s main role will be leading a programme to develop and implement policy on how the CAA regulates the GA sector in the future to ensure it is safe and the regulation… Read the full press release

IATA Statement – CAA’s Proposals Do Not Address Heathrow Cost Issues

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Geneva, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) initial price proposals for London airports, Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said: “The CAA’s recommendation for a price cap of RPI -1.3% for the next five years is like prescribing a placebo to… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority published Flexible Regulation to Protect Passengers

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published for consultation its initial proposals for the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports to ensure passengers are protected after April 2014. The initial proposals are set out under powers granted by the Civil Aviation Act 2012 that allow an unprecedented degree… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s response to CAA’s initial proposals

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s response to CAA’s initial proposals A Heathrow spokesperson said: “We will examine the CAA’s proposals for Heathrow’s Q6 regulatory settlement carefully over the coming weeks before responding fully. As the UK’s only hub airport Heathrow is a strategically important national asset. To stay competitive with overseas hubs like Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt… Read the full press release

RYANAIR CALLS ON THE CAA TO DO MORE AT STANSTED

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2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC), today (30 Apr) called on the UK CAA to do more to tackle excessive airport charges and falling passenger numbers at Stansted.  Following the doubling of charges at Stansted in the last 5 years, which has led to a dramatic 25% traffic collapse, the… Read the full press release

Flight safety briefing for pilots attending this year’s AeroExpo event at Sywell Aerodrome

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2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Pilots attending this year’s AeroExpo event at Sywell Aerodrome can receive a personal safety briefing on the Airspace & Safety Initiative (ASI) stand. Safety experts will be on hand to guide private pilots through a virtual flight, highlighting potential risks and advising on good practice to help avoid, in particular, infringements of controlled… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority announces changes to the pilot exam programme

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2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published details of changes to the ground-based exam programme taken by students training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The changes follow extensive consultation with pilot representative bodies. Under the new exam schedule the number of exam papers sat by a student will increase… Read the full press release