Civil Aviation Authority’s Post

Earlier this week, our CEO Rob Bishton met with Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Whitaker at the US Embassy ✈️🇺🇸 Joined by our Chair, Sir Stephen Hillier, they reinforced the strength of our partnership, focusing on key areas like safety and the future of aerospace. Full video 👇

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💙 We're committed to fostering a culture of wellbeing in the organisation, and raising awareness of mental health for everyone. So far, we've: 🗣 Expanded access to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and other talking therapies through our Employee Assistance Programme 👨💼 Trained over 60 Mental Health First Aiders and 18 Suicide First Aiders 📄 Continued to review our Wellbeing Policy and Strategy Hear Simon Wells' inspiring story, a colleague who is living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 👇 The full video on YouTube 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEMDbHm4 You can find tips, advice and support on Mind’s website or call their helpline, 0300 123 3393.

Today, we're announcing Giancarlo Buono as our new Group Director for Safety and Airspace Regulation, leading our safety and airspace regulatory functions. With over 30 years of experience in the aviation sector, Giancarlo brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership expertise. Giancarlo will officially take up his new role on 8 January 2025. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDYQfzgH

Imagine flying smoothly, then feeling unusually tired or dizzy 🥱🛩 It could be more than just fatigue—it might be carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Though rare, CO poisoning has been a silent factor in multiple fatal general aviation accidents. Whether you're a recreational pilot or flying with friends, CO exposure is a real risk that can’t be ignored. This leaflet is here to help you stay safe 👇

We’re improving the tools that will empower the aviation industry to meet its greatest challenge yet: reducing its environmental footprint. 🌍✈ Our consultation aims to redefine the UK Aviation Environmental Review (AER)—a comprehensive platform designed to objectively evaluate and enhance the environmental performance of UK aviation. The consultation will close on 10 December 2024. How to get involved 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec6ghWd8

It's World Space Week 🚀👩🚀 Join us as we celebrate with a series of explainer videos on our YouTube channel, diving into the fascinating world of space licences! What exactly is a range control licence? Find out below! 👇 Further details 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJrwKNza

As cooler weather rolls in, flying recreationally comes with a new set of challenges! ❄️🛩 Crisp mornings and clear skies are on the horizon, but the unpredictability increases including more rain, icing risks and fog. Our safety sense leaflet explains weather systems, aircraft preparation, operations on contaminated surfaces and flight in icing conditions. All the tips you need to fly confidently this season 👇

Our new webpage gives guidance for light aircraft pilots flying in mountainous areas 🛩 The page covers topics such as: ⛰Terrain clearance 🌍Flying abroad ☁Weather 🧭Navigation Its important pilots also seek local knowledge when flying in these areas. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWV2afi3

It is important to give space 'space' 🚀 Our new video outlines what a range control service is, and how we provide licences to enable space activity in the UK 👇 Read more about range control licences 👉 https://lnkd.in/er-z6NBY

Recently purchased a drone or got one as a gift? 🎁 It's important to know the rules covering drone use in the UK, as there are areas where drone and model aircraft flying is restricted. These are Flight Restriction Zones. The exact shape and size of the restriction zone will vary, but they are generally quite large 👇 The Dronecode 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXDBgVtq