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Use the Occasional Operator Scheme to report and pay Air Passenger Duty if you operate less than 12 flights a year.
Memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the UK and Switzerland concerning the inclusion of flights between the 2 countries in their respective Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS).
Noise exposure contour reports on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.
Sets out the strategic objectives for the UK airspace design service (UKADS) and airspace coordination service (UKACS).
Regulations for operators providing domestic aviation in the UK, permits for non-EU registered aircraft, and the roles of the regulatory bodies, CAA, DfT and EASA.
Liquid explosive detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
Find information on satellite licence fees for constellation operators (under the Outer Space Act 1986 and Space Industry Act 2018).
Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the UK without disruption.
List of explosive detection systems meeting standard C3 for cabin baggage approved by DfT for use in aviation security.
Best practices for the inspection of CVR recordings to enable more consistent detection of potential defects in the CVR system.
A summary of the UK’s aviation safety oversight.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
In 2022, the DfT commissioned an independent review to assess the CAA's governance, accountability, efficiency and efficacy.
The International Standards and Recommended Practices for the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2025.
Guidance on security screening equipment which does not require explicit Department for Transport approval for use in aviation security.
The investigation process relating to general aviation accidents.
Glossary of abbreviations used in the AAIB monthly bulletin.
This plan sets out actions the Jet Zero Council delivery groups need to support Jet Zero by 2050.
How and why HMRC raises assessments, applies penalties and charges interest.
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