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Today we published our response to the ANO review consultation. To view the consultation documents, please visit: http://www.caa.co.uk/Our-work/Consultations/Closed/2015/GA-ANO-Review/ or to view our response: http://www.caa.co.uk/CAP1414
The purpose of this Information Notice is to provide guidance for fixed-wing FSTD operators, AOC holders and ATO’s regarding the conduct of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training on Flight Simulation Training Devices in compliance with Part-ORO.
Restriction of Flying Regulations from 27 to 29 May 2016 at Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire for air show. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M027/2016 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Additional restrictions will be subject to NOTAM action throughout the period for jet formation display teams.
Under a new process, pilots identified as having infringed controlled airspace, Danger Areas or Restricted Areas, could have their licences provisionally suspended while the details of the incident are investigated and follow-up action considered. Details of infringement events will be are assessed by a team of experts made up of in-house pilots, investigators and air traffic […]
Restriction of Flying Regulations on 2 June (RAF Valley), 4 June (Arbroath), 4 June (RAF Lossiemouth), 11 June (Biggin Hill), 12 June (Torbay), 12 June (Barry Island), 17 June (Folkestone) for displays by Jet Formation Display Teams. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M036/2016 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com.
We are seeking views and relevant factual information from those with an interest in the provision of ground handling services at UK airports. We are looking for facts, examples, information and stakeholders’ views on the factors we should take into account when carrying out our functions under the Airports (Groundhandling) Regulations 1997. As part of […]
This Information Notice clarifies the requirements for the revalidation and renewal of SFI(A) certificates and TRI(A) certificates that include ‘aircraft’ privileges. It also includes information regarding SFI(A) privileges and conditions.
Updates to Official Record Series 5 – Scheme of Charges (excluding air display and low flying permission charges) have been released. These changes are to be implemented with effect from 1 June 2016. Along with this, CAP 1407 provides the CAA responses to the comments received from respondents to the CAA industry consultation concerning charging proposals to […]
Details of recent changes to Mode S carriage requirements and how to apply for exemptions.
Restriction of Flying Regulations on 21 May (Blackpool Pleasure Beach), 27,28 and 29 May (Duxford), 28 May (Durham Tees Valley Airport) and 29 May Podington (Santa Pod Raceway) for displays by Jet Formation Display Teams. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M036/2016 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com.
We are currently undertaking a Post Implementation Review on the changes to Danger Area EG D701 made in February 2015. Please address any comments that you may have concerning the use of EG D701 since the changes were implemented to airspace.policy@caa.co.uk, ensuring that they are submitted by Friday 10 June. More information on the original decision […]
Restriction of Flying Regulations on 18 May 2016 in Central London a part of the arrangements for the State Opening of Parliament. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M040/2016 at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones.
The UK and Norwegian Civil Aviation Authorities have agreed to extend the restrictions put in place following the Norwegian Super Puma helicopter accident on Friday 29 April to include the AS332L2 Super Puma helicopter until further information is available. The decision to extend the restriction is based on the close similarities between the two types of helicopter, […]
Following a public consultation, 96% of those responding agreed with our proposals which will lead to both cost and time savings for pilots and, in most cases, remove the need for GP or AME involvement.
A revision to the extant ACN has been released with additional survey altitudes.
An ACN has been released relating to a planned aerial survey of the Leicestershire area by Bluesky Ltd.
An ACN has been released about a proposed flight survey in Yorkshire.
An ACN has been released relating to the forthcoming flight calibration of the Compton (CPT) DVOR/DME by Flight Calibration Services Ltd.
Minor ammendments have been made to the ACN released for the Cairngorm Mountain Wave Gliding festival.
EASA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) following the accident of an Airbus Helicopter EC 225 in Norway.
An ACN has been issued to cover Trackair’s aerial survey of the Porstmouth area on a date to be notified by NOTAM between 30 Apr – 31 Dec 16.
“Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragic accident in Norway. “Following the accident the UK CAA has issued an instruction to stop any commercial passenger flights by UK operators flying the Airbus EC225LP helicopter. This mirrors action taken by the Norwegian CAA. The restriction does not apply to search and rescue flights. “The […]
Restriction of Flying Regulations for a display by The Red Arrows at RAF Shawbury, Shropshire on 29 April 2016. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M036/2016.
An ACN has been issued to cover a flight trial of the Lambourne VOR/DME.
An ACN has been issued to cover the forthcoming gliding event
An ACN has been issued to cover the forthcoming east coast military exercise
An ACN has been issued to cover the planned aerial support for the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’.
An ACN has been issued to cover the planned Flight Survey of the Southampton Area by SFS TrackAir Services Ltd.
Restriction of Flying Regulations between 21 and 24 April 2016 (inclusive) in Essex, London and Windsor as part of the arrangements for the visit to the UK by The President of the United States of America. Details by NOTAM and on the NATS website.
As part of implementing the UK’s Future Airspace Strategy, our new publication describes a loss of separation risk modelling approach to establishing performance-based navigation (PBN) route spacing.