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Civil Aviation Authority
Current ministers, official publications and departmental history, exactly as published.
§ Ministers
Recorded ministerial post holdings
0 recorded
No ministerial post holdings are recorded against this organisation's official GOV.UK URL yet.
§ Consultations
Consultations and government responses
27 recorded
Government response · 2025-06-02
Creating a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)
Government response · 2021-03-05
Commercial spaceflight: insurance and liabilities requirements
Government response · 2016-11-01
Civil sanctions for the Civil Aviation Authority
Closed consultation · 2015-04-30
Civil Aviation Authority's powers under the Airport Charges Regulations 2011
Closed consultation · 2015-04-27
Modifications to NATS (En Route) plc licence in respect of governance and ring-fencing: initial proposals
Closed consultation · 2015-03-26
General aviation: Air Navigation Order review
Closed consultation · 2015-02-16
Airworthiness requirements for type-certificated gyroplanes
Closed consultation · 2014-11-27
CAA statutory charges: revisions
Closed consultation · 2014-11-17
Experimental aircraft: operation under new 'E' conditions
Closed consultation · 2014-10-31
Consumer protection, competition law and economic regulation: prioritisation principles
Closed consultation · 2014-10-31
Airport economic licences: enforcement
Closed consultation · 2014-10-22
New runway capacity: economic regulation
Closed consultation · 2014-10-15
The future structure of the CAA's medical department
Closed consultation · 2014-07-24
NERL oceanic charge: 2015 to 2019 charge cap
Closed consultation · 2014-07-08
Heathrow and Gatwick: revised operational resilience plans guideline
Closed consultation · 2014-06-08
Airport capacity expansion: regulatory treatment of issues
Closed consultation · 2014-06-06
Use of pilot controlled lighting at licensed aerodromes
Closed consultation · 2014-05-12
Assisting disabled people at airports: quality standards guidance
Closed consultation · 2014-02-20
Single European Sky performance scheme: UK and Ireland performance plan for reference period 2
Closed consultation · 2014-02-03
UK flight information services: notice of proposed amendment
Closed consultation · 2013-11-21
Civil Aviation Authority: statutory charges for 2014 to 2015
Closed consultation · 2013-10-28
Heathrow Airport Limited charges investigation
Closed consultation · 2013-10-24
Instrument procedures for instrument runway free aerodromes with or without approach control
Closed consultation · 2013-10-16
Stansted market power assessment: relevant market developments
Government response · 2025-06-02
Creating a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)
Government response · 2021-03-05
Commercial spaceflight: insurance and liabilities requirements
Government response · 2016-11-01
Civil sanctions for the Civil Aviation Authority
§ Publications
Other official publications
39 recorded
Research · 2026-06-10
Aviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) study
Guidance · 2026-05-19
Competition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN members
statistical data set · 2025-12-17
Aviation statistics: data tables (AVI)
Statutory guidance · 2025-11-17
UKADS and UKACS licence obligations: strategic objectives
Government response · 2025-06-02
Creating a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)
Corporate report · 2023-04-18
Brochure: A guide to UK spaceports
correspondence · 2023-01-26
CMA and CAA joint open letter to UK airport operators
correspondence · 2022-07-21
CMA and CAA joint open letter to airlines on compliance with consumer law
Statutory guidance · 2022-01-24
Amendments to air navigation regulations
correspondence · 2021-03-19
Remobilising the Airspace Change Programme report: DfT and CAA response
Government response · 2021-03-05
Commercial spaceflight: insurance and liabilities requirements
correspondence · 2020-06-18
Letter from Secretary of State to Chair of Transport Select Committee
Independent review · 2018-11-28
Review of UK civil flying display and special event governance
correspondence · 2018-06-22
Heathrow expansion: letter exchange with Civil Aviation Authority
Independent review · 2017-02-02
Upgrading UK airspace: strategic rationale
Independent review · 2017-02-02
Survey of attitudes to aviation noise
Government response · 2016-11-01
Civil sanctions for the Civil Aviation Authority
Closed consultation · 2015-04-30
Civil Aviation Authority's powers under the Airport Charges Regulations 2011
Closed consultation · 2015-04-27
Modifications to NATS (En Route) plc licence in respect of governance and ring-fencing: initial proposals
Closed consultation · 2015-03-26
General aviation: Air Navigation Order review
Closed consultation · 2015-02-16
Airworthiness requirements for type-certificated gyroplanes
Closed consultation · 2014-11-27
CAA statutory charges: revisions
Closed consultation · 2014-11-17
Experimental aircraft: operation under new 'E' conditions
Closed consultation · 2014-10-31
Consumer protection, competition law and economic regulation: prioritisation principles
Closed consultation · 2014-10-31
Airport economic licences: enforcement
Closed consultation · 2014-10-22
New runway capacity: economic regulation
Closed consultation · 2014-10-15
The future structure of the CAA's medical department
Closed consultation · 2014-07-24
NERL oceanic charge: 2015 to 2019 charge cap
Closed consultation · 2014-07-08
Heathrow and Gatwick: revised operational resilience plans guideline
Closed consultation · 2014-06-08
Airport capacity expansion: regulatory treatment of issues
Closed consultation · 2014-06-06
Use of pilot controlled lighting at licensed aerodromes
Independent review · 2014-05-29
General Aviation Challenge Panel: final report
Closed consultation · 2014-05-12
Assisting disabled people at airports: quality standards guidance
Closed consultation · 2014-02-20
Single European Sky performance scheme: UK and Ireland performance plan for reference period 2
Closed consultation · 2014-02-03
UK flight information services: notice of proposed amendment
Closed consultation · 2013-11-21
Civil Aviation Authority: statutory charges for 2014 to 2015
Closed consultation · 2013-10-28
Heathrow Airport Limited charges investigation
Closed consultation · 2013-10-24
Instrument procedures for instrument runway free aerodromes with or without approach control
Closed consultation · 2013-10-16
Stansted market power assessment: relevant market developments
§ Timeline
Departmental lifecycle events
102 recorded
- 2026-06-10 · publicationAviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) studyExamining the relationship between exposure to night-time aviation noise and the subjective (self-reported) impact on sleep disturbance and annoyance.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2026-05-19 · publicationCompetition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN membersDetails of all cases regulated by members of the UK Competition Network (UKCN).GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2025-12-17 · publicationAviation statistics: data tables (AVI)Data about UK and global air traffic, air accidents and incidents, and air passengers' experiences of security screening, produced by Department for Transport.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2025-11-17 · publicationUKADS and UKACS licence obligations: strategic objectivesSets out the strategic objectives for the UK airspace design service (UKADS) and airspace coordination service (UKACS).GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2025-06-02 · government_responseCreating a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)Seeks views on the creation of a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS).GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2023-04-18 · publicationBrochure: A guide to UK spaceportsA guide to UK spaceports from the UK Space Agency.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2023-01-26 · publicationCMA and CAA joint open letter to UK airport operatorsThe CMA and CAA have published a joint open letter.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2022-07-21 · publicationCMA and CAA joint open letter to airlines on compliance with consumer lawThe CMA and CAA have published a joint open letter to airlines about their practices and processes regarding flight cancellations and reimbursements and reminding airlines about their consumer law obligations.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2022-01-24 · publicationAmendments to air navigation regulationsDraft regulations updating cross references to aircraft categories and flexibility provisions for aviation safety, as well as the definition of the basic regulation.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2021-03-19 · publicationRemobilising the Airspace Change Programme report: DfT and CAA responseJoint statements from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in response to a report published by the Airspace Change Organising Group.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2021-03-05 · government_responseCommercial spaceflight: insurance and liabilities requirementsThe draft insurance proposals and liabilities regulations needed for the Space Industry Act 2018, which will enable UK commercial spaceflight launches.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2020-06-18 · publicationLetter from Secretary of State to Chair of Transport Select CommitteeCommunication regarding the appointment of Sir Stephen Hillier as the Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-11-28 · publicationReview of UK civil flying display and special event governanceAn independent review of the governance of flying display activity in the UK.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-06-22 · publicationHeathrow expansion: letter exchange with Civil Aviation AuthorityCorrespondence between Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority and DfT Permanent Secretary on airport expansion.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-02-02 · publicationUpgrading UK airspace: strategic rationaleReasons for modernising UK airspace and the costs of not doing so.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-02-02 · publicationSurvey of attitudes to aviation noiseResearch about attitudes to aviation noise.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2016-11-01 · government_responseCivil sanctions for the Civil Aviation AuthoritySeeks views on giving the CAA access to enforcement powers so it can impose penalties in the Air Navigation Order more flexibly.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2016-02-24 · consultation_closedHarmonised transition altitude: proposed airspace plansGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2016-02-12 · consultation_closedRegulating airport operators: draft guidance on market power testGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-12-11 · consultation_closedNATS licence changes: proposals to modify condition 10aGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-12-01 · consultation_openedRegulating airport operators: draft guidance on market power testGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-12-01 · government_responseRegulating airport operators: draft guidance on market power testGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-11-23 · consultation_openedHarmonised transition altitude: proposed airspace plansGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-11-23 · government_responseHarmonised transition altitude: proposed airspace plansGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-11-13 · consultation_openedNATS licence changes: proposals to modify condition 10aGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-11-13 · government_responseNATS licence changes: proposals to modify condition 10aGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-11-04 · consultation_closedGeneral Aviation Air Navigation Order review: proposed changesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-10-27 · consultation_closedCivil Aviation Authority: structure of medical departmentGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-09-29 · consultation_openedCivil Aviation Authority: structure of medical departmentGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-09-29 · government_responseCivil Aviation Authority: structure of medical departmentGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-09-24 · consultation_openedGeneral Aviation Air Navigation Order review: proposed changesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-09-24 · government_responseGeneral Aviation Air Navigation Order review: proposed changesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-08-19 · consultation_closedOperation of experimental aircraft under 'E' conditionsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-07-24 · consultation_closedUK helidecks safety: Civil Aviation Authority responsibilityGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-07-23 · consultation_openedOperation of experimental aircraft under 'E' conditionsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-07-23 · government_responseOperation of experimental aircraft under 'E' conditionsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-07-10 · consultation_closedMedical requirements for UK and national private pilot licencesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-05-29 · consultation_openedMedical requirements for UK and national private pilot licencesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-05-29 · government_responseMedical requirements for UK and national private pilot licencesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-05-11 · consultation_openedUK helidecks safety: Civil Aviation Authority responsibilityGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-05-11 · government_responseUK helidecks safety: Civil Aviation Authority responsibilityGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-04-30 · consultation_closedCivil Aviation Authority's powers under the Airport Charges Regulations 2011Seeking views on guidance about what to do if a breach of the Airport Charges Regulations 2011 is found.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-04-30 · consultation_openedCivil Aviation Authority's powers under the Airport Charges Regulations 2011GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-04-27 · consultation_closedModifications to NATS (En Route) plc licence in respect of governance and ring-fencing: initial proposalsSeeking views on how the air traffic services licence of NATS are to be amended.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-04-27 · consultation_openedModifications to NATS (En Route) plc licence in respect of governance and ring-fencing: initial proposalsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-03-30 · consultation_closedMarket conditions for UK terminal air navigation services: review of CAA adviceGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-03-26 · consultation_closedGeneral aviation: Air Navigation Order reviewConsultation on the CAA's review of all aspects of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) that could impact on general aviation.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-03-26 · consultation_openedGeneral aviation: Air Navigation Order reviewGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-02-27 · consultation_openedMarket conditions for UK terminal air navigation services: review of CAA adviceGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-02-27 · government_responseMarket conditions for UK terminal air navigation services: review of CAA adviceGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-02-22 · consultation_closedCAA: complaint handling for customers booking flightsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-02-16 · consultation_closedAirworthiness requirements for type-certificated gyroplanesSeeks views on a draft special condition which the Civil Aviation Authority proposes type-certified gyroplanes should comply with.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-02-16 · consultation_openedAirworthiness requirements for type-certificated gyroplanesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-01-08 · consultation_closedAir traffic services: applying competition powersGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-01-07 · consultation_openedCAA: complaint handling for customers booking flightsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2015-01-07 · government_responseCAA: complaint handling for customers booking flightsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-12-15 · consultation_closedNATS licence changes: UK-Ireland functional airspace block performance planGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-12-15 · consultation_closedNATS licence changes: reporting conditions and 'specified services'GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-12-15 · consultation_closedNATS licence changes: Oceanic price control for 2015 to 2019GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-27 · consultation_closedCAA statutory charges: revisionsSeeks feedback on proposed changes to the CAA schemes of charges from 1 April 2015.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-11-27 · consultation_openedCAA statutory charges: revisionsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · consultation_closedExperimental aircraft: operation under new 'E' conditionsSeeks views on proposals to amend the Air Navigation Order to include new 'E' conditions for the operation of experimental aircraft.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · consultation_openedNATS licence changes: UK-Ireland functional airspace block performance planGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · consultation_openedNATS licence changes: reporting conditions and 'specified services'GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · consultation_openedNATS licence changes: Oceanic price control for 2015 to 2019GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · consultation_openedExperimental aircraft: operation under new 'E' conditionsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · government_responseNATS licence changes: UK-Ireland functional airspace block performance planGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · government_responseNATS licence changes: reporting conditions and 'specified services'GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-11-17 · government_responseNATS licence changes: Oceanic price control for 2015 to 2019GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · consultation_closedAirport economic licences: enforcementSeeks views on draft guidance on how the Civil Aviation Authority will enforce airport economic licences.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · consultation_closedConsumer protection, competition law and economic regulation: prioritisation principlesSeeks views on guidance about how the Civil Aviation Authority should prioritise its work on consumer protection, competition law and economic regulation.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · consultation_openedAir traffic services: applying competition powersGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · consultation_openedAirport economic licences: enforcementGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · consultation_openedConsumer protection, competition law and economic regulation: prioritisation principlesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-31 · government_responseAir traffic services: applying competition powersGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-23 · consultation_openedNew runway capacity: economic regulationGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-22 · consultation_closedNew runway capacity: economic regulationSeeks views on the proposed economic regulation approach of the Civil Aviation Authority towards new capacity expansion of London airports.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-10-16 · consultation_openedThe future structure of the CAA's medical departmentGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-10-15 · consultation_closedThe future structure of the CAA's medical departmentSeeks the views of all interested parties on the options available to the CAA for carrying out aeromedical regulation and oversight and help provide aeromedical services.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-07-24 · consultation_closedNERL oceanic charge: 2015 to 2019 charge capSeeks views on proposals for a charge cap on NATS En Route plc Oceanic services between 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2019.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-07-24 · consultation_openedNERL oceanic charge: 2015 to 2019 charge capGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-07-09 · consultation_openedHeathrow and Gatwick: revised operational resilience plans guidelineGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-07-08 · consultation_closedHeathrow and Gatwick: revised operational resilience plans guidelineSeeking views on new guidance for writing operational contingency plans at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-06-09 · consultation_openedAirport capacity expansion: regulatory treatment of issuesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-06-08 · consultation_closedAirport capacity expansion: regulatory treatment of issuesSeeks views on the regulatory treatment of issues associated with capacity expansion.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-06-06 · consultation_closedUse of pilot controlled lighting at licensed aerodromesSeeks feedback on relaxing CAA requirements for pilot controlled aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) at licensed aerodromes.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-06-06 · consultation_openedUse of pilot controlled lighting at licensed aerodromesGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-05-29 · publicationGeneral Aviation Challenge Panel: final reportThe General Aviation Challenge Panel's final report to ministers about the regulation of the general aviation sector.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-05-12 · consultation_closedAssisting disabled people at airports: quality standards guidanceSeeks views on draft guidance for airports about setting, monitoring and publishing quality standards for assisting disabled people.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-05-12 · consultation_openedAssisting disabled people at airports: quality standards guidanceGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-02-20 · consultation_closedSingle European Sky performance scheme: UK and Ireland performance plan for reference period 2Seeking views on a draft performance plan for the Single European Sky scheme, an EU initiative to improve air navigation services.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-02-20 · consultation_openedSingle European Sky performance scheme: UK and Ireland performance plan for reference period 2GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2014-02-03 · consultation_closedUK flight information services: notice of proposed amendmentSeeking views on proposed amendments to 'UK flight information services (CAP 774)' following a CAA and Military Aviation Authority review.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-02-03 · consultation_openedUK flight information services: notice of proposed amendmentGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2013-11-21 · consultation_closedCivil Aviation Authority: statutory charges for 2014 to 2015Seeks views on proposed additions and amendments to the CAA's scheme of charges for 2014 to 2015.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-11-21 · consultation_openedCivil Aviation Authority: statutory charges for 2014 to 2015GOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2013-10-28 · consultation_closedHeathrow Airport Limited charges investigationHeathrow Airport Limited investigation regarding their structure of airport charges being unreasonably discriminatory.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-10-28 · consultation_openedHeathrow Airport Limited charges investigationGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2013-10-25 · consultation_openedInstrument procedures for instrument runway free aerodromes with or without approach controlGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2013-10-24 · consultation_closedInstrument procedures for instrument runway free aerodromes with or without approach controlPlan for instrument approach procedure at UK aerodromes while maintaining acceptable safety levels.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-10-17 · consultation_openedStansted market power assessment: relevant market developmentsGOV.UK Content API ↗
- 2013-10-16 · consultation_closedStansted market power assessment: relevant market developmentsSeeking views on the status of Stansted Airport Limited market power test in regard to events since January 2013.GOV.UK Search API ↗