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Civil Aviation Authority 2021 Progress Report

06 January 2022

Proposing MP
Robert Courts Con
Witney
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the progress and challenges faced by the Civil Aviation Authority's Airspace Modernisation Strategy in 2021.

Action Requested

The minister announces that a copy of the 2021 Progress Report will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses, with a focus on the ongoing work and future legislative plans to support the strategy.

Key Facts

  • The Airspace Modernisation Strategy includes 15 initiatives focusing on airspace modernisation until the end of 2024.
  • Six initiatives are on track while five need further work due to delays caused by aviation industry recovery from COVID-19.
  • Four initiatives require legislation for Performance Based Navigation and Air Traffic Management.
  • Key progress noted in Free Route Airspace, remobilisation of airspace change programmes, and alignment with international standards.
  • The CAA has assessed Iteration 2 of the Airspace Change Organising Group’s Masterplan.
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