As we celebrate this year’s Social Enterprise Day on Thursday 16th November, we’re excited to shed light on the remarkable contributions of social enterprises to our communities and the world at large. In this spirit, our Head of International Operations, Clair Borrelli, showcases the distinctive journey of CAA International (CAAi), the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s very own social enterprise, and our continued impact on global aviation.
CAA International (CAAi) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director. Matthew will lead CAAi’s commitment to helping air transport prosper globally and assisting countries to unlock the endless benefits that safe, secure, and innovative aviation brings.
CAA International (CAAi) and The National Security Services Company (SAFE) of Saudi Arabia have signed a framework agreement for training and advisory services in aviation security.
Maria Rueda, Managing Director at CAA International (CAAi), has announced that she will leave her role in September after more than twelve years at the UK CAA’s international cooperation and training arm.
CAAi has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA). The purpose of this MoU is to facilitate cooperation in areas of mutual interest and to explore avenues for CAAi to partner with RCAA in the field of aviation training, innovation, and research.
Following a contract extension signed at the Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety hosted in Singapore, CAA International will continue to provide the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia with electronic examination services for Flight Crew and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer exams.
CAAi has completed a week-long programme of interviews and industry engagement workshops in Bishkek to support the implementation of a revised State Safety Programme in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and CAA International (CAAi), part of the UK CAA, have signed a regulator-to-regulator partnership to assess and enhance Saudi Arabia’s aviation safety regulatory frameworks in line with global best-practice.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has entered into an agreement with CAA International to review and update the country’s State Safety Programme per ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. The project commenced this week with an on-site visit to Bishkek by a team of CAAi Technical Advisors.
Following a call for tender, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded a new contract for a research project to a consortium formed by CAA International (CAAi), APAVE Aeroservices and CASRA. The three-year project will examine the impact of aviation security measures on aviation safety and vice versa to ensure continued regulatory improvements to civilian air transportation.
CAA International (CAAi) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Surrey (US) for joint research and education programmes in civil aviation and air transport management.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has appointed CAAi for technical assistance to implement new civil regulations into Thailand’s aviation system. The contract was signed on the first day of the ICAO 41st Assembly in Montreal.
CAAi has joined a consortium led by Spanish artificial intelligence specialists, Innaxis, to evaluate the human factors and safety considerations in the transition to digital assistants and AI-run aviation operations.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation and CAA International have announced a new memorandum of understanding that will see both parties collaborate on ICAO implementation support programmes.
ZeroAvia has appointed CAA International (CAAi) to provide regulatory advisory services to support the design and development of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system.
CAA International (CAAi) has successfully launched Flight Crew Licensing electronic examinations in Karachi on behalf of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA).
Following a call for tender, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded a contract to CAA International (CAAi) for a research project to investigate underwater evacuations of offshore helicopters and occupant survivability.
We are pleased to announce that CAAi will be providing a free virtual workshop for continuing airworthiness organisations based in Malaysia on the latest EASA and CAA Malaysia Part 145, Part M & Part…
In February 2022, all UK Air Transport Operators are mandated to implement a pilot Support Programme which includes using trained Pilot Peer volunteers. The support programme is intended to help facilitate flight crew health and wellbeing.
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