· UK Department for Transport
Transparency data: Zero emission flight demonstrator competition: successful projects
Sets out information on the successful applicants to round 1 of the zero emission flight demonstrator competition.
News
Aviation safety news
Accident investigation reports, safety news and aviation policy from official UK bodies. The list updates by itself; each headline links to the original publication.
· UK Department for Transport
Policy paper: DfT engagement on the Heathrow expansion consultation
Information on DfT ministerial and official engagement with stakeholders on the Airports National Policy Statement review and the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement consultation.
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Anniversary Statement: Airbus A319-100, OO-SSF
Headset operator struck by aircraft during pushback, Birmingham Airport, 24 October 2025
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB Report: DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
DG Aviation LS8-e (G-CMMG), glider struck the ground during an attempted field landing, near Milston, Wiltshire, 25 May 2025
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DG Aviation LS8-e, G-CMMG
Glider struck the ground during an attempted field landing, near Milston, Wiltshire, 25 May 2025
· UK Department for Transport
Stronger safeguards for wheelchair users and better-trained staff to support disabled air passengers
The changes are intended to make sure people can travel with greater confidence.
· UK Department for Transport
Corporate report: Aviation Accessibility Implementation Group update
Provides an update on the progress and future priorities of the Aviation Accessibility Implementation Group in improving aviation accessibility.
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
The AAIB has sent a team to Stirling
An AAIB team has been sent to begin investigating an accident which occurred on 16 October 2026
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Air accident monthly bulletin October 2026
The AAIB Bulletin is a compilation of AAIB reports and is published on the second Thursday of the month
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: July - August 2026
This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during July - August 2026
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601HDS, G-CHZS
Hard landing after engine failure, Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, 22 April 2025
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-EUPS
Inertial reference drift following shock loading to nose landing gear, in the climb after takeoff from Edinburgh Airport, 30 October 2025
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB Report: Beagle B121 Series 2, G-AZDG
Fatal accident, Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex, 28 December 2025
· UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Beagle B121 Series 2, G-AZDG
Steep descent into water, Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex, 28 December 2025
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers
The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
CAA annual progress report 2025
Progress made against the Airspace Modernisation Strategy during 2025.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones
Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Joint Statement from the UK Space Agency, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, the Regulatory Innovation Office and the Civil Aviation Authority
UK Space Agency, MHRA, RIO and CAA set out support for in-orbit manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
UK sets out world‑leading pathway for space‑manufactured drugs
Patients could benefit from more effective, higher quality and longer lasting medicines as the UK sets out a clearer route to bring drugs manufactured in space safely to market.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
CAA annual progress report for 2024
Progress made against the Airspace Modernisation Strategy during 2024.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
NATS technical failure of August 2023: CAA progress report on review recommendations
Publication of CAA report on its progress to address recommendations made by an independent review into NATS technical failure of August 2023.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
£750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs
Organisations have until 12 September 2025 to apply for the latest Reach for the Sky Challenge fund.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy
Latest round of Reach for the Sky programme awarded £810,000 to 16 organisations across the UK.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
CAA publication of independent report into NATS technical failure
The report finds that all relevant parts of the aviation sector need to work together better when responding to major events such as the NATS technical failure.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
CAA annual progress report
Release of the Airspace Modernisation 2023 progress report.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon
Have your say on proposals to establish a UK Airspace Design Service.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Sir Stephen Hillier re-appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority
Sir Stephen will ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority continues to focus on protecting passengers and enabling the aerospace sector to continue to develop.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Tech Secretary strips back red tape to unleash innovation in clean aviation, drones and autonomous marine tech
Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve
CAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the sector.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
New plans to boost protections for airline passengers
Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Boost for aspiring young aviators as government provides funding for outreach programmes
The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will help to get young people from all backgrounds into aviation.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
Civil Aviation Authority annual progress report
Yearly update on the progress the CAA is making in its modernisation strategy.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
CMA and CAA joint open letter to UK airport operators
The CMA and CAA have published a joint open letter.
· UK Civil Aviation Authority
UK space regulator issues Virgin Orbit licences ahead of UK launch
The UK Civil Aviation Authority issues the final licences to Virgin Orbit to undertake launch activities from the UK.
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