Civil Aviation Authority

A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “We are aware that Apollo has made an offer to take over easyJet UK. We have engaged with the parties concerned, and they are aware of the regulatory requirements. The parties involved must be able to demonstrate to the Civil Aviation Authority compliance with the relevant regulations.”

At a glance: UK’s aviation regulator publishes its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26, which assesses the quality of assistance services provided to disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility at the UK's largest airports. A record 5.9 million passengers used assistance services and facilities at UK airports in 2025, continuing a long-term trend of demand growing faster than overall passenger numbers.

UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes new Airspace Architecture Concept of Operations. Sets out a vision for moving routine drone flights from isolated trials to widespread commercial operations. Explores how new technology and digital services could enable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones alongside crewed aircraft.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its final decision on the regulatory treatment of early costs incurred by potential promoters of expansion at Heathrow airport. Early costs include planning and design costs which are needed to develop a credible expansion scheme at Heathrow, including preparation of material to support a future Development Consent Order application.

With schools in England and Wales having broken up for Summer, this Friday will be the busiest flying day of the year as over 550,000 people jet off. Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight” as the number of safety incidents caused by lithium batteries on flights is on the rise. Aviation safety experts have rising concerns due to the increased popularity of rechargeable devices, including many taken on summer holidays.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published findings from the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge. Engine testing, drone flights and hydrogen ground operations are now providing real-world insights on the safe use of hydrogen in aviation. The regulator has also set out its roadmap to work towards 2035 for scaling hydrogen operations with small aircraft.

UK aviation regulator launches consultation on electronic conspicuity Sets out proposals to make technology mandatory on all civil aircraft flying below 10,000 ft Changes could make flying safer in the future as drones, new aircraft types and increased air traffic mean UK skies will be busier than ever The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a public consultation on plans to make it easier for aircraft to detect and avoid one another in flight.

At a glance: Passengers are being told to “pack right for a safe flight”. The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers that while flying is very safe there is a rising risk from lithium batteries on planes. Rechargeable lithium batteries, such as power banks and vapes, can bring a fire risk that could be uncontrollable if packed in checked baggage.

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