January 2026
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CEO Diary 31 January 2026 CAA Scheme of Charges 2026
AOPA's position is that the CAA Scheme of Charges has not been shown to comply with the requirements of the Transport Act 2000. The proposals
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CEO Diary 23 January 2026 This week’s work has focused on strengthening the strategic positioning of General and Regional Aviation within both UK and European policy frameworks. The overarching aim has
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CEO Diary 16 January 2026 Policy and Regulatory Overview
Engagement continues with the DfT, CAA, and wider stakeholders on airspace modernisation, ACPs, surveillance/electronic conspicuity, and related
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February 2026
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CEO Diary 23 February 2026 GASCO Closure -- Continuity Proposal
Following the closure of GASCo, AOPA UK proposes to assume delivery of the Airspace Infringement Course to preserve a trusted,
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CEO Diary 13 February 2026 GASCo Board Decision to Wind Up the Company
On 10 February 2026 the Board of the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) notified the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of its
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CEO Diary 7 February 2026 SBAS / EGNOS Update
The CEO of the British Helicopter Association advised me that during a recent meeting with Jessica Cohen-Harvey, Head of Domestic Aviation Safety at the
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March 2026
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CEO Diary 6 March 2026 Electronic Conspicuity (EC)
Recent policy documentation indicates the next stage in implementing a national technical framework for Electronic Conspicuity (EC) within UK
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