CAA review *

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced last Tuesday 30 August it was launching a review of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in order to "strengthen the regulator for the future".

To put it in perspective the Authority covers everything from aviation safety and security to the efficient use of airspace, space operations, and protecting consumer rights. It celebrated its 50-year anniversary this year.  On Wednesday 14 September Sir Steven Hillier, Chair, will be the Guest of Honour at the Aviation Club in London. See CAA and the Aviation Club in last week’s BTN.

Current Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps said: "Civil aviation regulation is the lynchpin of an industry which pre-pandemic carried millions of passengers every year, contributed £22 billion to our economy and supported nearly one million jobs. This review will ensure UK civil aviation regulation continues to be world-leading on safety, security, environmental considerations, economic regulation and consumer protection – and which often supports other countries in driving up global standards”.

The review will be led by Jeremy Newman, an independent panel member at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, and it will run until spring 2023.

www.caa.co.uk

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David Starkie, United Kingdom

I think the CAA has been doing a good job within the terms of its remit. Hope this is not further meddling from a Department of some very questionable decisions.