9-Jan-2025Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL; EVTLW), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has taken another significant step in its testing programme by successfully completing its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres. The milestone was achieved after the business received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)... Read more
27-Nov-2024Source: Skyfly
Skyfly’s Axe eVTOL has been progressing well through its flight testing programme since being granted approval for manned test flights earlier this year from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Axe SN001 has now reached the first of three crucial milestones in the testing process. This first phase of testing has been used to tune the... Read more
25-Nov-2024Source: HeliSpeed
HeliSpeed, a leading global provider of helicopter pilot services and training solutions, is proud to announce that it has received formal approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver Initial training using its state-of-the-art Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) II MCC simulator. This landmark achievement underscores HeliSpeed’s commitment to advancing pilot training standards... Read more
19-Nov-2024Source: HeliSpeed
HeliSpeed is thrilled to announce its recent approval by the UK-CAA to conduct Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training. This essential course trains pilots in teamwork, communication, and coordinated cockpit operations, skills that are vital for success within a multi-crew aircraft environment. Not only is this a key requirement for those pursuing an Air Transport Pilot License... Read more
24-Oct-2024Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems International has been awarded Part 21G Production Organisation Approval and Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Making use of its new integration facility in Corsham, UK, these approvals pave the way for the company to produce its own aerospace grade wiring harnesses and installation kits in support of... Read more
12-Jul-2024Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, announced that the scope of its Design Organisation Approval (DOA) has been expanded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The scope extension enables Vertical’s own engineers to sign off compliance of an increasing number of technical areas,... Read more
25-Feb-2024Source: HeliSpeed Academy
Helispeed Training Academy proudly announces the acquisition of UK CAA certified Flight and Navigation Procedure Trainer Level II, strategically based on the Bell 429, at its state-of-the-art facility at Blackpool Airport. This cutting-edge device is designed to cater to a diverse range of training needs, reinforcing the academy’s commitment to excellence in helicopter training. Key... Read more
25-Jan-2024Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on design proposals for vertiports at existing aerodromes, paving the way for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations in the United Kingdom. Vertiports are sites used for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of VTOL aircraft. With hundreds of airfields dotted across the UK, a... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has proposed changes to improve and strengthen the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system for general aviation (GA) pilots. The Pilot Medical Declaration scheme was introduced in August 2016 to offer pilots a simplified way to self-declare to the UK Civil Aviation Authority that they are medically fit to fly. The... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: CAAi
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has announced the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director, effective 16 October 2023. Matthew has been an integral part of CAAi’s leadership team since 2009, having held senior roles including Head of International Development, and latterly, Head... Read more
9-Oct-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Bishton as its new Chief Executive, effective 21 October 2023. Rob’s extensive career in aviation includes being a commercial pilot, and serving in a number of senior industry roles. He joined the Civil Aviation Authority in 2014, and has been a member... Read more
28-Sep-2023Source: CAA
Aviation stands on the cusp of the next revolution, the Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority will say in a keynote speech on 27 September. The regulator is working with the aviation and aerospace industry as well as government to support the safe development and roll-out of sustainable fuels, drones and new types of... Read more
3-Aug-2023Source: UK CAA
Earlier this year, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport announced the successful applicants for the third round of applications to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Programme. Funding was allocated to blue light landing sites to put in place new systems to allow helicopters to operate in challenging conditions that they... Read more
21-Jun-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on an approach to eVTOL certification. The Letter of Intent highlights both authorities’ intentions to work together to enhance cooperation and increase efficiency in matters relating to the certification of eVTOL. The letter was... Read more
14-Jun-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is launching a survey on the use of active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors for members of the General Aviation (GA) community in the UK. Feedback gathered through this survey will help to shape the future use of these devices and how they could be used in piston engine aircraft. Evidence... Read more
8-Jun-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is launching a survey on the use of active carbon monoxide (CO) detectors for members of the General Aviation (GA) community in the UK. Feedback gathered through this survey will help to shape the future use of these devices and how they could be used in piston engine aircraft. Evidence... Read more
18-Apr-2023Source: UK CAA
Emergency services in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Somerset, Sussex and London are to benefit from a share of more than £200,000 of funding to allow air ambulances to land more safely in poor weather conditions. Almondsbury Helicopter Airbase, Strensham Airbase, Henstridge Airfield, Royal Sussex County Hospital and King’s College Hospital were all selected as successful applications of... Read more
3-Apr-2023Source: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation announces further progress on its path to certification for the VX4, including securing the first ever Design Organisation Approval (DOA) issued to an eVTOL manufacturer by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Design Organisation Approval UK and European aerospace companies... Read more
16-Feb-2023Source: CAAi
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and CAA International (CAAi), part of the UK CAA, have signed a regulator-to-regulator partnership to assess and enhance Saudi Arabia’s aviation safety regulatory frameworks in line with global best-practice. The agreement was signed on Tuesday by Captain Sulaiman Almuhaimedi, Executive Vice President of... Read more
24-Jan-2023Source: UK CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (23 January) set out a vision for the future of UK airspace which will help deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, as well as create more capacity for the benefit for those who use and are affected by UK airspace. The aviation and aerospace regulator has developed a... Read more
16-Dec-2022Source: ARSA
On Dec. 8, the FAA and UK CAA issued a joint statement confirming the January 2023 termination of the Special Arrangement for Continuity in Aircraft Certification Projects. “The two-year transition period and this associated Special Arrangement will end on 01 January 2023,” the agencies said. “From that date, the provisions of the Special Arrangement will... Read more
