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The King's Speech 2026 bill to unlock the benefits of airport expansion and update civil aviation policy and delivery frameworks.

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2026

12 events
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 | 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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↓ Ferry and cruise companies registered to transport assistan… ↓ Rail companies registered to transport assistance dogs
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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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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CAP3193 (796.8kB …
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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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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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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2025

18 events
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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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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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…
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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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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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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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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CAP3109 (1.0MB …
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 …
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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2024

1 event
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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2023

2 events
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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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

2 events
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

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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