The CAA published on 4 August an updated version of CAP722H Specific Category Operations: Pre-defined Risk Assessment Requirements, Guidance & Policy. The announcement is HERE. We will exchange with the REG SIG on the detailed review of this release and share opinions. We had a preview of that release and our preliminary assessment is that on…
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the issuance of CAP2555, providing comprehensive guidance on the carriage of dangerous goods (DG) for UAS/RPAS Operations in the Specific Category. The document was published on 27th July 2023. This document has been developed to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods when operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)…
The Department for Transport announced the publication of the CAA’s performance review. If you remember, the consultation was open to the public and we invited you to respond. Also, ARPAS-UK responded and took part in workshops alongside General Aviation. To read the announcement by Baroness VERE, Minister for Aviation, click HERE. Yet, behind the headline,…
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced an essential consultation regarding the future of remote pilot competency. This consultation presents a significant chance for our industry to shape the regulatory landscape and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for remote pilots and operators. Overview of the Consultation The CAA have released a proposal that covers…
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority would like to remind every remote pilot that from 1 January 2024 if they operate under a PDRA01 (Pre-Defined Risk Assessment) they must hold a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), in order to comply with AMC1 to Article 8 of UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947. Any remote pilot who does not…
Key take away following briefing by the Department of Transport on 31 May 2023 on Retained EU Law, following the removal of the “sunset clause”. Discussion between Simon Phippard, Of Counsel at Bird&Bird, and Anne-Lise Scaillierez, CEO, ARPAS-UK. This follows the summary published a few days ago, where we expressed our understanding that EU retained…
The Department for Transport held a briefing session with aviation stakeholders on 31 May 2023 following the government’s announcement that it was scrapping the sunset clause in the Retained EU Law (Revocation & Reform) Bill. The new default mode is that all regulation is preserved and will be assimilated into UK Law. Only specific regulations…
CAP 740 UK Airspace Management Policy has been updated to reflect extant UK Regulation and policies following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Changes include new UK Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) reporting and looks to set a framework to later incorporate new entrants such as Space and Uncrewed Aircraft System into Airspace Management. This amendment…
With: The presentation and Q&A with the GA&RPAS Unit at the CAA was certainly a highlight of the day. Thank you Kevin Woolsey, Co-Head, Mark Wharry, Safety & Oversight Senior Manager, and Callum Holland, Transformation Manager, for coming in person, and for your commitment to engaging better with the industry. It was welcome news. Our Members’ Regulation Special Interest Group,…
