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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’.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

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

Euronews · Aug 15, 2025

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Heathrow wants to raise passenger fees to fund terminal upgrades

The average charge per passenger could rise nearly £5

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

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South Africa helicopter crash caused by penguin knocking controls

The penguin, placed in a box on a passenger’s lap, slid and struck the pilot’s controls moments after takeoff from Bird Island off the Eastern Cape coast

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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 · Feb 10, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted

The decision from the Civil Aviation Authority is the final significant piece of regulatory approval needed for Rocket Factory Augsburg.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

Blood samples to be sent by drone to avoid London traffic

The flights will take a fraction of the time it takes to transport the samples by road.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

My holiday flight was cancelled due to the Crowdstrike IT outage – can I claim compensation?

The Civil Aviation Authority has reminded airlines of their obligations – but says cash compensation need not be paid

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024

Wizz Air pays out £1.2m to passengers after refund claims were rejected

Budget airline forced to pay back 6,000 holidaymakers after action by air industry regulator the CAA

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights have been disrupted by the flying gadgets in the last 12 months.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Nearly 300 more flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

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Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Air traffic control chaos: what legal rights do passengers have?

Airlines must support customers flying from a UK airport, arriving in the country on an EU or UK airline, or arriving at an EU airport on a UK airline

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Ryanair, Jet2.com and Tui ranked worst in UK for website accessibility

The Civil Aviation Authority said there is ‘still a way to go’ for the industry to provide a smooth digital experience for all passengers.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

CAA workers to be balloted on industrial action in pay dispute

Union Prospect said it is the first time a ballot on industrial action has taken place at the Civil Aviation Authority.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Heathrow airport halves losses but warns of cost of living impact on travel

Passenger numbers in first half up 42% on a year earlier but still down on pre-pandemic levels

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Heathrow service for disabled passengers substandard over 12-month period – CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority rated the UK’s busiest airport accessibility as ‘poor’ for the first quarter of the year to the end of March.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Time running out for Government to realise UK’s space launch ambitions, say MPs

The Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said the Government’s ‘disjointed approach’ is hampering launch potential.

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