From BSI: We’re delighted to announce the publication of PAS 1905, providing essential guidance on aviation regulatory principles, management systems and the product lifecycle for future flight. A huge thank you to all involved in the development of this PAS including the Technical Author, Mike Gadd, the Advisory Group, and all others who have shared…
Help Shape England’s Transport Future The Department for Transport (DfT) is developing a new Integrated National Transport Strategy to guide how transport will be designed, built, and operated in England over the next 10 years, and they are calling for ideas. To achieve this, the DfT is inviting input on: Closing Date: 11:59pm on 30…
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is proactively addressing artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation. Their strategy focuses on safe regulation and responsible use of AI to enhance aerospace efficiency, sustainability, and scalability while ensuring safety, security, consumer protection, and environmental sustainability. Key points include: The CAA collaborates with international partners and industry stakeholders to align with…
In 2023 ARPAS-BVLOS launched and delivered its Risk Quantification course. In 2024, it then responded to other BVLOS consultations, including Detect and Avoid and UK SORA. Since then ARPAS-UK has been considering how it can offer something different to the established Policy/Strategic bodies, such as the NATS-BVLOS Forum, FAIWG and the Future of Flight Industry…
Scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Over the coming months and years, the CAA is working to address the remaining regulatory challenges that will enable authorised operators to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) in a scaled, sustainable way. Note from ARPAS-UK: The next immediate step will be the publication of the atypical…
It was an honour to participate in a panel discussion at Quiet Drones 2024 alongside industry leaders Marion Burgess, Joe Czech, Ed Weston (CAA), Jesse Suskin (Wings Australia), and Guillaume Malaval (EASA) on drone noise considerations. Is drone noise and noise regulation a pressing issue today? Not really. What about in the future? For many…
