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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The civil aviation authority | History Defined

Amazon ‘on precipice’ of expanding drone deliveries after limited UK launch

The US tech giant started flights to a small area from its base in Darlington in February.

Evening Standard

Amazon delivery drones set for UK expansion after successful trial

Vice-president of Prime Air said the advantages of a drone over a van are ‘really simple’

The Independent UK

Fury as passengers hit by UK flight chaos 'unlikely to get compensation'

Airlines are unlikely to have to pay out as the incident is expected to be put down to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ under passenger rights rules

Evening Standard

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Flight chaos that left thousands stranded and could cost aviation industry £70m ‘was avoidable’

Downing Street said the government still had confidence in the boss of National Air Traffic Services, Martin Rolfe

The Independent UK

Heathrow Ground Stop Adds Fresh Travel Misery as NATS Fault Hits UK Airports

A NATS flight-processing fault halted departures at Heathrow. It disrupted UK airports, forcing hundreds of cancellations and delays across Europe.

International Business Times UK

Heathrow passengers to pay higher fares as airport recoups expansion costs

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced it has allowed Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320 million

The Independent UK

Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.

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Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers

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Heathrow expansion could be delivered by rival company, regulator says

The Civil Aviation Authority announced that an alternative developer model is among four shortlisted options.

Evening Standard

Heathrow airport passenger charges to rise under new proposals

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has proposed new caps on the average charge Heathrow Airport can levy on airlines for the five years from 2027 to 2031. The proposed mid-point charge of £28.80 per passenger represents a 1% increase over the current £28.40, but is significantly lower than Heathrow's request…

The Independent UK

Amazon starts drone flights in ‘next step’ for UK delivery service

The US tech giant said it has begun ‘a limited number of flights’ from its Darlington test centre

The Independent UK

Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among six killed in plane crash after tragic final post

All six people on board died when private aircraft crashed in Colombia, authorities say

The Independent UK

The UK’s airports brace for busiest Christmas period in history

The Civil Aviation Authority said passenger numbers for December are forecast to exceed records

The Independent UK

What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about?

Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Reform of airspace changes planned after PM’s growth plea

The Civil Aviation Authority said it has launched a consultation on plans to make the UK’s airspace change process ‘more proportionate’.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

Euronews

Airport traffic in Greece climbs 6.5% with Crete recording the strongest passenger growth

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

The Independent UK

Heathrow wants to raise passenger fees to fund terminal upgrades

The average charge per passenger could rise nearly £5

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Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.

The Independent UK

Heathrow ‘needs improvement’ in how disabled flyers are treated, regulator says

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which conducted the assessment, also gave the same rating to Edinburgh and Glasgow Prestwick airports.

The Guardian - UK

Two skydivers killed in ‘tragic accident’ at airfield in Devon

Emergencies services were called to an incident at Dunkeswell aerodrome at 1pm on Friday

The Independent UK

Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new runway

Evening Standard

Gatwick expansion ‘would benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway’

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new commitments.

The Independent UK

Airlines call for ‘fundamental’ reform of charges before Heathrow expansion

IAG and Virgin Atlantic have urged regulator the CAA to prevent passengers and airlines being ‘locked into higher charges for decades to come’.

The Independent UK

Amazon confirms Darlington as proposed site for UK drone deliveries

The tech giant said it will lodge a planning application to build flight operations at its Darlington fulfilment centre.

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