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Drones admin 14/12/2021

Updated Consolidated version of UAS Implementing Regulation

We have updated CAP1789A – Consolidated version of Regulation (EU) 2019/947 as retained (and amended in UK domestic law) under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 to reflect a number of regulatory changes made this year. The post Updated Consolidated version of UAS Implementing Regulation appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Updated Consolidated version…

Air traffic control admin 13/12/2021

MATS Pt 1 SI 2021/07: Changes to HM Coastguard nomenclature, D&D cell coverage and related procedures

Supplementary Instruction SI 2021/07 to the Manual of Air Traffic Services Part 1 was published on 13 December 2021, effective 11 February 2022. The purpose of this Supplementary Instruction (SI) to the Manual of Air Traffic Services (MATS) Part 1 (CAP 493) is to implement changes to HM Coastguard nomenclature, D&D cell coverage and related…

General admin 11/12/2021

EASA publishes study of socio-economic factors in relation to aviation safety

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published its review of the interdependencies between socio economic factors and aviation safety, conducted every three years. Article Originally Posted EASA publishes study of socio-economic factors in relation to aviation safety on EASA

Aerodrome safety admin 10/12/2021

Event and Obstacle Notification

We have published new guidance on how to notify the CAA about events and obstacles in UK airspace. We have also introduced a new online form for submitting notifications. Persons responsible for existing or proposed obstacles of 100 metres or more above ground level are to ensure that they comply with the mandatory requirement (Article…

Airspace change admin 10/12/2021

Swanwick Airspace Improvement Programme – Airspace Deployment 6 Decision Document

On 24 November 2021 the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved an airspace change including changes relating to London Luton Airport’s Standard Instrument Arrivals (STARs). We have now published the decision document and technical assessments, which set out the full reasons for the CAA’s decision, on the airspace change portal. SW2021/317 The post Swanwick Airspace…

Air traffic control admin 10/12/2021

Two online events next week: Infringement avoidance and weather forecast decision making

Infringement avoidance webinar: Monday 13 December (7pm) “Fantastic presentation and some really useful points and tips!” Last chance this year to join GASCo’s airspace infringement avoidance webinar. Register online: Airspace Infringement Avoidance Weather forecast decision making workshop: Wednesday 15 December (7.30pm) “80% of respondents to a recent pulse survey highlighted uncertainties surrounding weather decisions as their top…

Air displays and events admin 10/12/2021

Consultation on Draft CAP403 Flying Displays Edition 19

We are working on the new edition of CAP403 Flying Displays & Special Events, aiming to publish in the first quarter of 2022. We welcome your comments online by 10 January 2022. The post Consultation on Draft CAP403 Flying Displays Edition 19 appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Consultation on Draft CAP403 Flying Displays…

Airline operations admin 08/12/2021

Change of Part 66 Aircraft Type Listing

This SkyWise is to highlight a recent change to the Part 66 Aircraft Type rating listing on the CAA website. The listing has now been replaced with SRG1782 with associated hyperlinks within the CAA website now updated to this document. This should now be considered the master listing for all UK Part 66 Aircraft Types.…

Airspace alerts admin 08/12/2021

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Portsmouth Harbour, 09 December – DRONE ONLY

Restriction of Flying Regulations for unmanned aircraft only for Portsmouth Harbour on 09 December 2021. This is in addition to the Restriction of Flying Regulations for Portsmouth Harbour on 10 December 2021 (Skywise alert number: SW2021/310) Details by NOTAM and in an AIS Briefing Sheet at www.nats.aero/ais. SW2021/313 The post Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Portsmouth Harbour, 09 December…

Air traffic control admin 08/12/2021

ATUMA: Enforcement Guidance and Draft Statement of Policy on Penalties

The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft (ATMUA) Act in April 2021. As part of this, the CAA has new roles and powers in relation to the Secretary of State’s powers to direct “a person involved in airspace change” to progress or cooperate in an airspace change. We have now published our Enforcement Guidance covering…

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