Rocket company granted licence to launch from Scotland A GERMAN rocket company has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators, as it plans to blast off from Shetland early next year ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
Rocket company granted licence to launch from UK HyImpulse passed a review process with the Civil Aviation Authority that means it can launch from SaxaVord on Shetland early next year. Evening Standard · Oct 1
UK Air Traffic Control Hit by Second Fault in Two Weeks as 25,000 Ryanair Passengers Face Delays A fault at NATS's Prestwick control centre disrupted more than 25,000 Ryanair passengers, delayed flights across northern Britain and led to at least 227 UK cancellations. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
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 · Sep 11
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 · Sep 11
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 · Sep 9
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 · Sep 9
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 · Sep 8
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 · Jul 29
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. Bangkok Post · Jun 5
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. Bangkok Post · Jun 4
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 · May 15
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 · Mar 31
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 · Jan 13
The Independent UK · Jan 11 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 · Dec 2, 2025 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 · Oct 28, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 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 · Sep 9, 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
Euronews · Aug 15, 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
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Heathrow wants to raise passenger fees to fund terminal upgrades The average charge per passenger could rise nearly £5
Evening Standard · 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 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
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 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.