![]() ![]() ![]() Of relevance to Part 1 of the Bill, under section 66(1) of the 2000 Act (air navigation: directions), the Secretary of State has a power to give directions to the CAA regarding air navigation. Act includes provision on air traffic services (Part 1, Chapter 1) and air navigation (Part 1, Chapter 3). 3ħ Part 1 of the Bill therefore provides new powers for the Secretary of State (delegable to the CAA) to direct airports and other entities with functions relating to air navigation to progress ACPs, which will be linked to the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy. 2 The Government response to this aspect of the consultation was published in October 2019, and confirmed the Government’s intention to bring forward legislation regarding airspace change proposals. In addition, there are no effective levers to ensure the delivery of other airspace modernisation outcomes, such as those related to safety, capacity, management of noise impacts, air quality, fuel efficiency, improving access to airspace for all users (including where controlled airspace is no longer justified), military access, or to introduce new technology.Ħ In December 2018, the Government launched a consultation entitled " Aviation 2050 – the future of UK Aviation", Annex A of which was entitled "Legislation to enforce the development of airspace change proposals". ![]() This means that one airport could hold up another or several others, thereby delaying the programme. Indeed, many airports have already begun their airspace change proposals, ahead of public consultations on flightpath options, likely in 2021 or 2022.ĥ However, neither the Government nor the CAA currently have powers to guarantee that airspace change is taken forward, should an airport decide that it does not wish to participate in the airspace modernisation programme on a voluntary basis. Due to the complex nature of this airspace, we expect airports in the region to bring forward coordinated airspace change consultations in the coming years. It is being delivered by the aviation industry, with support from the independent regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority ("the CAA"), and from the Government, which is providing leadership and oversight of governance for the programme.Ĥ There are particular challenges in the highly congested airspace of the south of the UK, where there is a high level of interdependence between airports sharing the same airspace. Airspace changes can include proposals, for example, to amend airport flightpaths, to change the classification of particular airspace or to alter high-level flightpaths.ģ A programme of airspace modernisation is underway to redesign the UK’s flightpaths to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, and more capacity, for the benefit of those who use and are affected by UK airspace. The UK’s airspace structure is set out in the UK’s Aeronautical Information Publication, 1 with there being five classes of airspace: A, C, D and E (which are controlled airspace, requiring clearance to enter) and G (which is uncontrolled airspace). Airspace has to be managed so it can be used safely and efficiently. Policy and Legal background (Parts 1 to 3) Part 1: Airspace change proposals Policy BackgroundĢ Airspace is the volume of space above ground level, extending as far as aircraft can fly. ![]()
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