Civil Aviation Authority

For the first time since 2020, no UK airport received a ‘poor’ rating for their accessibility performance over the last year. Between April 2023 and March 2024, our Airport accessibility report rated 11 airports as ‘very good’, but there is mixed progress. As the demand for assistance services increases, 12 airports were rated ‘good’, and only five airports were rated as ‘needs improvement’. Today, we're also announcing our new Airline Accessibility Performance Framework, setting out a key set of standards for airlines on how we expect them to treat all passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility. Our press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnu728p3 The ratings in full 👇 #AccesstoAir

We engage with international partners and other National Aviation Authorities to develop and maintain Bilateral Aviation Safety Arrangements 📄 Mara Keller explains our work in developing relationships to improve standards globally, one of our strategic focus areas 🌍 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePSy4MZX #aviation

Protecting people, enabling aerospace ✈🚀 That's our mission, as part of our strategy. Have a watch of our video which showcases who we are 👇 Find out more about our strategy 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUzhPM5T #aviation

It is important to give space 'space' 🚀 Our new video outlines what a range control service is, and how we provide licences to enable space activity in the UK 👇 Read more about range control licences 👉 https://lnkd.in/er-z6NBY

📣 We’re still recruiting for several roles within our Economic Regulation team. 💼The full list of roles available are Programme Director, Head of Regulatory Finance, Head of Economic Analysis, Head of Economic Policy, Senior Financial Modeller, Senior Economist / Analyst, Senior Economist / Analyst Regulatory Finance, Economist and Policy Advisor. As part of this, our helpful recruitment pack highlights what the team does, the roles available and how to apply 👇 Find out how to apply for these roles, and other areas we're also recruiting for 👉 https://careers.caa.co.uk/ #aviation #economists

We’ve announced new trials to help unlock drone operations in the UK. Six projects have been chosen under a new scheme that'll help safely integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) into UK airspace, with the trials gathering key safety data, supporting the ongoing development of policy and regulations. Our Director of the Future of Flight Challenge, Sophie O'Sullivan said “These innovative trials mark a significant step forward in integrating drones safely into UK airspace. "By supporting projects ranging from consumer deliveries to critical infrastructure inspections, we are gathering essential data to shape future policies and regulations. “Our goal is to make drone operations beyond visual line of sight a safe and everyday reality, contributing to the modernisation of UK airspace and the incorporation of new technology into our skies.” More information 👉 https://lnkd.in/eY-JmaZY

Earlier this year, we asked for your views on the challenges facing light aircraft pilots in obtaining an active carbon monoxide (CO) detector🛩 Our consultation discussed the importance of protecting passengers from CO, the role that maintenance plays in combatting it, and whether the detectors should be mandatory for some operations. Our response document summarises the responses received, sets out the decisions taken and the next steps. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e732yh76 #aviation

We recently set out proposals on how you'll be able to find out the environmental impact of flights from and within the UK ✈ The consultation sets out ambitions for the data to be accessible, standardised and comparable across booking sites. Our Director of Policy, Tim Johnson said "Providing consumers with accessible, transparent, and accurate environmental information is essential to making more informed travel choices.   “Our new proposals aim to standardise this information across all platforms, enabling passengers to more easily compare the environmental impact of their flights." Find out more in our press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNaT3Btu #aviation

We're hiring for several roles here at the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Some of the roles available: ✈Flight Operations Policy Specialist/General 📄Manager, Consumer Policy and Enforcement 📞Shared Service Centre Administrator - Contact Centre Let your career take off with us ➡ https://careers.caa.co.uk/

Recently purchased a drone or got one as a gift? 🎁 It's important to know the rules covering drone use in the UK, as there are areas where drone and model aircraft flying is restricted. These are Flight Restriction Zones. The exact shape and size of the restriction zone will vary, but they are generally quite large 👇 The Dronecode 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXDBgVtq