Laws and regulations
Some of the major organisations involved in the regulation of the aerospace industry are:
Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the UK's independent specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection.
For more information visit the Civil Aviation Authority website
European Aviation Safety Agency
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for the safety and efficiency of civil aviation based on the European Union’s strategy for aviation safety.
For more information visit the European Aviation Safety Agency website
Federal Aviation Administration
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for the safety and efficiency of civil aviation. The agency was created from the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and became part of the Department of Transportation in 1967.
For more information visit the Federal Aviation Administration website
International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the global forum for civil aviation. It works to achieve its vision of safe, secure and sustainable development of civil aviation through cooperation amongst its member States. The ICAO is a United Nations specialised agency.
For more information visit the International Civil Aviation Organization website
Sustainable Aviation
Sustainable Aviation is a long term strategy which sets out the collective approach of UK aviation to tackling the challenge of ensuring a sustainable future for our industry.
For more information visit the Sustainable Aviation website
The “Your type of Business” tool on the Business Gateway website can help you identify relevant legislation that applies to your company.
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