Policy papers and consultations

A call for evidence for a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 July 2023

• The effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

  About the call for evidence This call for evidence relates to the…

The procedures and conditions for establishing public safety zones at the end of airport runways.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 8 October 2021

• Control of development in airport public safety zones

  Basic policy objective Public safety zones (PSZs) are end of runway areas.…

The government's response to an independent review of the governance of flying display activity.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 2 others
• Updated: 28 November 2018

• Government response to independent review of the governance of flying display activity in the United Kingdom

  Introduction 1 Following the Shoreham air show tragedy, the Air Accidents…

The Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector's report on 'a re-inspection of Border Force operations at Heathrow Airport, May 2016'.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Updated: 8 September 2016

Seeking views on the Civil Aviation Authority’s intention to take responsibility and improve the safety standards of UK helidecks.

• From: Civil Aviation Authority
• Updated: 11 May 2015

Seeks views on a draft special condition which the Civil Aviation Authority proposes type-certified gyroplanes should comply with.

• From: Civil Aviation Authority
• Updated: 16 February 2015

Seeking views on new guidance for writing operational contingency plans at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

• From: Civil Aviation Authority
• Updated: 9 July 2014

Seeks feedback on relaxing CAA requirements for pilot controlled aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) at licensed aerodromes.

• From: Civil Aviation Authority
• Updated: 6 June 2014

Seeking views on proposed amendments to 'UK flight information services (CAP 774)' following a CAA and Military Aviation Authority review.

• From: Civil Aviation Authority
• Updated: 3 February 2014

Border Force responds to the recommendations in the Independent Chief Inspector's report on Border Force operations at Stansted Airport, Essex.

• From: Border Force and 1 others
• Updated: 23 January 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

An overview of the Department for Transport's relationships with the Overseas Territories, focusing on aviation and maritime safety and security.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 12 June 2012

Seeking views on modernising the way we regulate aviation security.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 July 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Seeks views on the acceptable use of advanced imaging technology (security scanners) in an aviation security environment.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 March 2010

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government