tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-11-07T00:01:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/baroness-grey-thompson-to-lead-new-expert-group-to-break-down-barriers-to-air-travel-for-disabled-passengers 2024-11-07T00:01:00+00:00 Baroness Grey-Thompson to lead new expert group to 'break down barriers' to air travel for disabled passengers Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will drive change to ensure that flying is an accessible, safe and enjoyable experience for all. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-for-quicker-quieter-and-cleaner-flights-on-the-horizon 2024-10-22T00:01:00+01:00 New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon Have your say on proposals to establish a UK Airspace Design Service. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/proposing-to-create-a-uk-airspace-design-service 2024-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 Proposing to create a UK Airspace Design Service Announcing a consultation on the creation of a new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-council-makes-progress-on-futureproofing-aviation-sector 2023-10-30T09:00:03+00:00 Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector Vital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/over-2-million-for-belfast-international-airport-levelling-up-fund-2 2023-10-23T15:30:01+01:00 Over £2 million for Belfast International Airport (Levelling Up Fund 2) In the second round of the Levelling Up Fund, £2.3 million has been provisionally allocated for projects in Belfast international airport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/air-travel-guidance-refreshed-to-give-passengers-more-clarity-on-their-rights 2023-10-19T08:00:00+01:00 Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights Updated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-publication-of-nats-report-into-last-weeks-air-traffic-control-technical-failure 2023-09-06T07:08:12+01:00 Statement following publication of NATS report into last week’s air traffic control technical failure Meeting between NATS, the CAA and the aviation industry will allow NATS to present their findings and consider initial feedback from airlines. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-transport-secretarys-follow-up-meeting-with-aviation-industry-on-air-traffic-control-disruption 2023-09-01T17:11:00+01:00 Statement following Transport Secretary’s latest meeting with aviation industry on air traffic control disruption Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry ahead of next week's NATS report into air traffic control failure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-following-transport-secretarys-meeting-with-aviation-industry-on-air-traffic-control-disruption 2023-08-29T17:04:45+01:00 Statement following Transport Secretary’s meeting with aviation industry on air traffic control disruption Airlines urged to support passengers while their flights are rearranged. Government to review the NATS report in the coming days. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers 2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00 New plans to boost protections for airline passengers Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-completes-review-of-airport-ground-operations-to-increase-sectors-resilience 2023-03-30T12:41:05+01:00 Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience Areas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/precautionary-and-temporary-measures-to-improve-covid-surveillance-from-china 2023-01-09T14:39:58+00:00 Precautionary and temporary measures to improve COVID surveillance from China Measures introduced to improve the UK’s ability to detect potential new variants of COVID-19 from China. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-benefit-from-biggest-shake-up-of-airport-security-rules-in-decades 2022-12-15T00:15:02+00:00 Passengers to benefit from biggest shake-up of airport security rules in decades Rules about taking liquids and large electrical items through airport security to change. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-sets-out-protections-for-passengers-with-new-aviation-charter 2022-07-17T00:15:00+01:00 Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charter The new charter will act as a one-stop shop so air passengers know their rights for their entire journey. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-security-checks-accelerated-as-government-helps-industry-minimise-travel-disruption 2022-07-03T11:21:49+01:00 Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruption Helping get new employees into the aviation industry quickly and without compromising security to meet the surge in demand for flights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption 2022-06-30T16:43:49+01:00 22-point plan to tackle aviation disruption The 22 measures the government is taking to support the aviation industry and minimise passenger disruption. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption-ahead-of-summer-season 2022-06-30T09:54:44+01:00 22-point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season What government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-helps-prevent-last-minute-summer-flight-cancellations-with-amnesty-on-airport-slots-rule 2022-06-21T16:02:26+01:00 Government helps prevent last-minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/aviation-resilience-planning 2022-06-16T17:19:37+01:00 Aviation resilience planning Strategic risk group set up to identify possible interventions to alleviate flight disruptions and improve the resilience of the aviation sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-meets-with-aviation-industry-following-disruption-at-uk-airports 2022-06-01T19:09:00+01:00 Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airports Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has met with senior aviation leaders to discuss the exceptional disruption seen across UK airports.