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12
Feb
12
Dec
Heliport Certification and Safety Management Systems
The CAA proposes a scaled heliport certification system with four tiers, integrating an SMS and aligning with ICAO standards. Helipaddy supports the framework but urges clarity to avoid burdens on private sites. Key elements include phased implementation, a consolidated guidance document, and a focus on proportionate charges, ensuring safety and regulatory clarity.
09
Sep
GAR Forms as of 2024
The UK Government’s new Universal Permission to Travel (UPT) scheme integrates digital immigration protocols into the sGAR system, requiring pilots to submit Advance Passenger Information (API) and ensuring compliance with new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rules for non-visa nationals. The initiative phases out physical documents, enhances border security, and enforces carrier liability for proper documentation.
07
Jul
What is Cellma, the UK CAA’s medical system
Users of the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s Cellma system report serious UX/UI issues and inefficiencies, contrasting sharply with smoother systems like FAA MedXPress and EASA Medical Portal.
01
Sep
International Site Code or HISC
The HISC site code makes landings unambiguous for Operators and other users regardless of where they are in the world.
