Consultation outcome

Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight – government response

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Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight unmanned aircraft insurance impact assessment

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Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight alcohol limits and alcohol and drugs offences de minimis assessment

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Detail of outcome

As a result of the consultation, we have created a joint government and industry group called the Future of Flight Industry Group (FFIG). It will develop and publish a Future of Flight Plan that will set out the strategic direction for the UK aviation industry.

When Parliamentary time allows, the Department for Transport (DfT) will take forward:

  • legislative changes to ensure limits for alcohol consumption when operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)
  • legislation for insurance requirements for UAS

We will also continue to review security requirements as new technology is developed to ensure that security standards are sufficient. DfT will work with the Civil Aviation Authority to develop and implement a strategy for remote identification in the UK.

Detail of feedback received

We received 60 responses to this consultation. A summary of public feedback is included in the consultation outcome.


Original consultation

Summary

Seeks views on areas of flight regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

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Consultation description

We’re seeking opinions and evidence from all those with an interest in what an innovative and flexible regulatory framework looks like for emerging transport technologies.

Future of Flight is one of the priority areas of the Future of Transport regulatory review.

As part of the review, we’re also consulting on:

You’re welcome to provide feedback on as many topics as are relevant to your areas of interest and expertise.

We welcome responses to the questions by 22 November 2021. 

Documents

Future of transport regulatory review: future of flight (print version)

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Published 28 September 2021
Last updated 18 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. The government response has been published.

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