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Wizz Air Passengers Refunded £1.24 Million After CAA Enforcement Action

Thousands of claimants received extra compensation as a result of the action.

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London Heathrow Airport at night
Regulator Upholds London Heathrow Airport Price Cuts Despite Airline Appeals

Average passenger costs at the airport are set to drop 20% in 2024 to £25.43; however, Heathrow Airport has cautioned about the impact on investment.

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Several easyJet aircraft parked next to a British Airways and Ryanair jet at London Southend Airport.
UK & Ireland's Aviation Authorities Partner To Crack Down On Illegal Flights

The pair have signed a cooperation agreement to work together better on aviation law enforcement.

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CAA Airbus A330
Compagnie Africaine Aviation Airbus A330 Returns To Lubumbashi Following Engine Failure

The incident is under investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of DR Congo.

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Virgin Atlantic plane at London Heathrow
How The UK's Civil Aviation Authority Processes Airline Licensing Applications

The certification process may take between six and 18 months.

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London Heathrow Airport at night
The UK CAA Is Now Investigating The NATS ATC Blackout

The review committee is working closely with NATS to investigate the matter.

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United Nigeria ERJ-145 taxiing
United Nigeria Airlines Eyes US & UK Flights But Regulatory Approvals Will Be Difficult

The carrier has received local permission to fly to the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Wizz Air Airbus A321neo landing In Skiathos
UK CAA Takes Action Against Wizz Air After High Volume Of Passenger Complaints

Wizz Air has committed to working with the regulator in the aftermath of the action.

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One Air's first commercial 747F flight prepares to depart from Jinan-Shandong
History At Heathrow: UK Cargo Carrier One Air Operates Its Inaugural Flight

The new British cargo carrier is already establishing itself in critical, competitive markets.

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Many Ryanair and Lauda aircraft parked at airport gates.
Ryanair Boss Calls UK Aviation Council Useless After Resigning From The Group

Outspoken Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary dubbed Aviation Minister Baroness Vere "Baroness Useless" and criticized the group's ineffectiveness.

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Aircraft silhouettes by ATC tower
IATA: Unruly Passenger Incidents On Flights Increased Almost 50% In 2022

The IATA has called on its member to ratify the Montreal Protocol 2014 to provide more powers for prosecuting air rage incidents

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A pilot sitting in the first officer's chair of a cockpit.
Why Colorblindness Doesn't Have To Be An Obstacle For Aspiring Pilots

These days there are more tests to help assess the level of color blindness.

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David Tattersall, Chief Technical Officer, Chris Hope, Chief Operating Officer, Paul Bennett, CEO, and Jon Hartley, Chief Financial Officer, of One Air
The United Kingdom Has A Boeing 747 Operator Again

The cargo carrier hopes to add a second Boeing 747 Freighter by the end of the year.

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An aircraft takes off in front of the control tower at London Gatwick Airport
The UK & Israeli Civil Aviation Authorities Will Work Closer Under New Agreement

The CAA and CAAI have celebrated the new agreement, which is set to facilitate international trade and strengthen regulatory oversight.

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London Heathrow Airport Aerial View
Airlines Victorious As CAA Caps London Heathrow Airport Passenger Fees

The airport and its airlines have been at odds over the topic in recent years.

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Flybe dash 8 taxiing
Birmingham Airport Planes Loading Cargo
What Are The UK's Busiest Cargo Airports By Dedicated Aircraft Movements?

Airfreight is constantly being transported in and out of the country's main hubs.

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Piper PA-46-310P Malibu approaching Saint Gallen Altenrhein Airport
Two Years After Sala Crash Air Charter Association Calls For Stop To Illegal Charters

What makes a charter flight illegal? The ACA has advice for passengers to ensure private air travel remains safe and regulated.

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airplane in sky between trees
UK CAA Calls For Evidence On Environmental Information For Flight bookings

The authority is looking to standardize the information consumers receive about CO2 emissions and other climate impacts from flights.

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Drone Silhouette
CAA Reiterates UK Drone Laws Following Near Miss With RAF Hurricane

The CAA has reminded the public of standard drone regulations after a drone nearly collided with a low-flying RAF plane.

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