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The AAIB have sent a team to investigate an accident involving an aircraft that occurred near the south of Taunton on 12th August 2021
Regulations which today have come into force see the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) nominated by the Secretary of State for Transport to act as the Space Accident Investigation Authority (SAIA) for the UK.
We are currently taking applications for two Inspector of Air Accidents roles, one in our Recorded Data Group and the other for an Engineering Inspector.
Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Companies receive funding for sustainable fuel production while sustainable aviation fuel mandate consultation is launched.
The AAIB has once again achieved the coveted Investors in People Silver Accreditation.
A comprehensive strategy to end transport’s contribution to climate change within 3 decades.
The plan will create economic growth, new industries and jobs and help us Build Back Better and Greener.
Transport decarbonisation plan for cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs.
New government funding will help leading UK space technology company Reaction Engines bring low-carbon space propulsion one step closer
The AAIB have sent a team to investigate an accident involving a light aircraft that occurred near Goodwood in West Sussex
Shortly after takeoff the aircraft, a Cessna 185A Skywagon (G-BLOS), lost altitude and crashed into dense woodland, Pauncefoot Airstrip, Romsey, Hampshire, 7th October 2020.
Competition will fund critical research into electric and hydrogen aircraft to support aviation reach net zero by 2050.
Announcement of the release of the response to consultation on environmental objectives and guidance for regulators when exercising its spaceflight functions.
New guidance released to help ensure space travel fits into a modern, greener Britain.
The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2020 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2020.
A team has been sent to investigate an incident that occurred at London Heathrow Airport.
On approach to landing in reduced visibility just before night, a Sikorsky S-92A (G-LAWX) descended to within 28 ft of rising terrain close to a house. During the subsequent emergency climb at low indicated airspeed, engine …
The AAIB have sent a team to investigate an accident involving a glider.
Next generation of space scientists inspired to create nanosatellite designs to support the UK's ambitious decarbonisation targets.
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