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12 April 2026

CAA safety plan, licensing hub and airspace reform

This week’s UK GA briefing is dominated by safety and systems updates: the CAA has flagged the Main National Aviation Safety Plan, a new Licensing Hub is being tested, and fresh guidance is out on airspace restriction codes and MAVIS weather visuals. There’s also the latest AAIB monthly bulletin, plus an airspace reform consultation that could shape how the rules of the sky are managed.

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5 April 2026

AAIB Bulletin, CAA STC warning and UKACS update

This week’s UK GA briefing is led by the latest AAIB bulletin, a fresh Bristell NG5 report near Gordon, and a CAA safety note warning owners not to mix STCs without checking compatibility first. There’s also movement on airspace administration, with UKACS consultation outcomes and transition material now published.

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