First reported 2 Feb 2016•Latest report 2 Aug 2024
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures in the CAA's aviation-safety oversight and regulatory-control function, including inadequate investigative or enforcement powers and failure to regulate or publish effective safety guidance or requirements for aviation activities.
Not included
Excludes aviation hazards or operational failures where the CAA's regulatory-oversight function is not the deficient control.
Excludes airworthiness inspection and certification controls where the specific concern is the separate airworthiness regime rather than wider CAA oversight.
Excludes planning-authority failures concerning tall buildings or obstacles unless the assertion specifically identifies a CAA regulatory-oversight deficiency.
Excludes public warnings, pilot competence and individual flight conduct where no failure of CAA regulation, guidance, investigation or enforcement is asserted.
Reports
3
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
4
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2016–2024
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
14
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Civil Aviation Authority2
British Chambers of Commerce1
British Horseracing Authority1
Confederation of British Industry1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (2017 to 2023)1
Department for Transport1
England and Wales Cricket Board1
English Football League1
Executives Association of Great Britain1
Institute of Directors1
Lawn Tennis Association1
Motorsport UK Association Limited1
Non-Executive Directors' Association1
Premier League1
Aviation regulator2
Executive non-departmental public body1
Ministerial department1
Professional membership body1
Sport governing body1
Trade association1
Trade union and professional body1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Worcestershire
Concerns raised2
Failure of CAA oversight for competition balloon flying in the UK
Lack of CAA guidance on the design, testing and inspection of amateur-built balloons
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.7
Action
Establish and use a ballooning subject-matter-expert working group to develop competition-flying safety guidance.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Develop and publish a CAP containing operational safety guidance for competition balloon flying, including ascent and descent rates, standardised briefings and event guidance, then disseminate it to the ballooning community.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Publish safety guidance for competition balloon events, working with the BBAC to address risks for competitors and organisers.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Continue reviewing UK balloon-flying regulation, including possible regulation of amateur-built balloon design, construction, inspection, testing and competition flying.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Develop and publish web guidance on the design, testing and inspection of amateur-built balloons.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Issue a Safety Notice addressing amateur-built balloon design, construction, testing and continued non-regulation, with links to supporting guidance.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Action
Publish guidance on the design, testing and inspection of amateur-built balloons, working with the BBAC.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 9 August 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Direct regulation of amateur-built balloon airworthiness is not considered necessary because safety will be enhanced through published measures and guidance.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityNo action considered necessaryThe respondent said that no further action was needed.
Dorset
Concerns raised1
Insufficient CAA powers for investigating and enforcing aviation regulation breaches
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Complete a review with the CAA of powers available for investigating breaches of aviation regulations.
Stated by Department for TransportStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 22 March 2022.
Action
Meet with the CAA to establish which powers would assist its investigative and enforcement role.
Stated by Department for TransportStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 22 March 2022.
Action
Continue considering policy and legal changes that could improve the CAA’s investigation of suspected illegal flight activity.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 22 March 2022.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
Further action and its timetable cannot yet be specified because potential legal changes require careful consideration, justification, consultation and interdepartmental cooperation.
Stated by Department for TransportUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Without the inquest evidence and expert advice, the respondent cannot comment on the CAA’s regulatory functions or investigative and prosecutorial powers.
Stated by The Football Association LimitedUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
The CAA regulates aviation safety, while ministerial responsibility lies with the Department for Transport, not DCMS.
Stated by Department for Digital, Culture, Media and SportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Norfolk
Concerns raised1
Lack of equivalent regulation for non-commercial departures from unlicensed aerodromes in limited visibility
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Conduct a review of IFR rules for flights outside controlled airspace to identify shortcomings and inform necessary regulatory or guidance changes.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 2 February 2016.
Action
Review and reissue the IFR aerodrome operating minima Safety Notice with enhanced information and links to the Air Operations Regulation.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 2 February 2016.
Action
Update the flight-planning and safe-flight-execution Safety Notice to introduce additional risk assessments and safety strategies.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 2 February 2016.
Action
Conduct regulatory oversight of non-commercial complex-aircraft operators subject to the new declaration requirements.
Stated by Civil Aviation AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 2 February 2016.
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Includes failures in the CAA's aviation-safety oversight and regulatory-control function, including inadequate investigative or enforcement powers and failure to regulate or publish effective safety guidance or requirements for aviation activities.
