Latest Civil Aviation Authority News
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UK CAA Opens Applications for Hydrogen Aviation Research Programme
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme.
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UK Airports Experience Record Breaking Passenger Numbers in Q1 2026
More than 61 million passengers travelled through UK airports during the first three months of the year – breaking previous records.
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CAA Launches Consultation on Shortlist of Regulatory Models for Heathrow Expansion
The CAA has launched a consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models that may apply to a proposed capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport.
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NATS Licence Change Brings New Role in UK Airspace Modernisation
Changes to NATS' air traffic services licence will enable the organisation to begin delivering the new UK Airspace Design Service.
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UK CAA Publishes Draft Decision on Heathrow Expansion Early Costs Recovery
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a draft decision setting out how Heathrow Airport could recover early expansion costs.
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UK: CAA Publishes Initial Proposals for Heathrow H8 Price Cap
The UK CAA has published Initial Proposals for fees that Heathrow can charge airlines for using the airport during the H8 regulatory period.
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UK Aviation Sector Currently Experiencing Busiest Period in History
New data provided by the Civil Aviation Authority shows that the UK's aviation sector is currently experiencing its busiest period to date.
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CAA Survey Points to Continued Growth in UK Air Travel Demand in 2026
Data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) indicate that passenger demand for air travel is expected to continue rising into 2026.
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UK: CAA Publishes Guidance Encouraging Transparent Emission Information
The UK's CAA has published a new framework setting out guidance on the display of carbon emission information when booking flights.
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CAA Clears Father Christmas for Annual Flight Schedule
The CAA has confirmed that Father Christmas has been given all necessary approvals to operate his annual flight this Christmas Eve.
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UK CAA Advises Passengers to Plan Accordingly Ahead of Record Christmas Travel Numbers
The UK CAA has advised passengers to prepare accordingly as it braces for three million passengers flying from UK airports this week.
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UK: CAA Predicts Busiest Festive Period in History
The CAA has announced it predicts this year's festive period to be the busiest in history as tens of millions of flights will take place.
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Civil Aviation Authority Explores Regulatory Options for Heathrow Expansion
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has (CAA) published a working paper on Heathrow’s regulatory model following a Government announcement.
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Eastern Airways Suspends All Operations, CAA Provides Advice
United Kingdom regional operator Eastern Airways has suspended all operations, with all remaining flights now cancelled.
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CAA Launches Consultation on UK Airspace Reforms
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a new consultation on reforms to the UK's airspace change process.
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CAA Publishes eVTOL Delivery Model
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its new electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Delivery Model.
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UK: CAA Reports Major Aviation Growth Between April & June
A new report from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that aviation in the UK has seen major growth in 2025.
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CAA Launches Consultation on LHR Expansion's Cost Recovery Plans
A consultation launched by the CAA will evaluate the approach to recovering early planning costs associated with LHR's proposed expansion.
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Civil Aviation Authority Publishes Study on Safe eVTOL Integration
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released a new study focusing on how future eVTOL aircraft can be safely integrated into UK airspace.
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10% of UK Passengers Aware of Rights in Face of Flight Disruption
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that 10% of passengers feel fully aware of their rights in the event of a flight disruption.
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UK CAA Releases Guidance for Passengers Affected by Heathrow Closure
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published guidance for passengers impacted by today's closure of Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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UK CAA Report Highlights Improved Accessibility Standards at Airports
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released its annual Airport Accessibility report, showing positive trends.