CAA International (CAAi)
Company Profile
CAA International is part of the International Group within the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). As part of the CAA's International Group, we are committed to supporting ICAO and EASA on international cooperation initiatives to help shape tomorrow's international aviation legislation, improving regulatory capacity and efficiency, and sustaining society's confidence in aviation. Our primary focus is providing advisory, training, examination and licensing services to agencies, fellow National Aviation Authorities and industry in over 140 countries. We do this on commercial basis and sustainable part of any profit we make is reinvested in the global aviation community through the International Group, wherever it is needed most, to take positive and sustainable changes in aviation today and to develop the people who will lead the world of aviation tomorrow.
Latest News
CAAi joins SafeTeam consortium to examine the safe transition to intelligent digital assistants
CAA International 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.
Matthew Margesson appointed as Managing Director of CAA International
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has announced the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director, effective 16 October 2023.
Maria Rueda to step down as Managing Director of CAA International
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 and Saudi aviation regulator partner to develop world-leading safety frameworks
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.
CAAi-led consortium to study the impact of security measures on aviation safety
The three-year project, the first of its kind, will examine the impact of aviation security measures on aviation safety and vice versa to ensure continued regulatory improvements to civilian air transportation.
CAAi to review the Kyrgyz Republic’s State Safety Programme
THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CAA INTERNATIONAL (CAAI) TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE COUNTRY’S STATE SAFETY PROGRAMME (SSP) 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.
CAAi to assist ZeroAvia with Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion advisory services
ZeroAvia has appointed CAAi to provide regulatory advisory services to support the design and development of ZeroAvia’s hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion system.
CAAi to conduct Helicopter Underwater Escape Study
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.
Embry-Riddle and CAAi announce aviation security training partnership
CAA International (CAAi) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused initially on the development and delivery of aviation security and cyber security training in South America.
CAAi wins AvSec ‘Training Organisation of the Year’ award
CAA International (CAAi) has won the ‘Training Organisation of the Year Award’ at the Emirates AVSEC Global 2021 Symposium and Awards in Dubai. CAAi was recognised for its outstanding contribution to aviation security training.
CAAi to offer short courses under the UK government Aviation Skills Retention Platform
CAA International has been appointed as a training provider under the UK Department for Transport’s Aviation Skills Retention Platform. Aviation professionals currently unemployed who worked within the UK aviation sector before the pandemic will be eligible for enrolment, with course placements funded by the DfT.
CAAi and FlyZero announce partnership on zero-carbon emission flight
CAA International and the Aerospace Technology Institute’s FlyZero Project have announced a partnership to help shape the future of zero-carbon emission commercial air travel.
CAAi awarded FSTD framework contract by Transport Malta
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been formally awarded an extensive framework contract to deliver flight simulator training device (FSTD) evaluations and training services to the Civil Aviation Directorate of Transport Malta.
UK to provide Safety Management Assistance to the Republic of Armenia
CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been contracted by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to develop a Safety Management Manual for the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) of the Republic of Armenia. This project is funded by the British Embassy Yerevan at the request of the CAC.
CAAi to draft drone regulations for Thailand
CAA International (CAAi) has been appointed by CAA Thailand (CAAT) to draft new drone regulations. The nine-month project will allow CAAT to safely integrate the operations of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into Thailand’s aviation system.
ICAO and CAAi launch lockdown recovery course for aviation professionals
In accordance with the recommendations of the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce, ICAO Global Aviation Training (GAT) and CAA International (CAAi) launched new training course to enable the safe and secure restart of air operations.
UK’s first elevated rooftop helipad with a Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System certified to UK CAA standards
The UK’s first onshore elevated helipad with a Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System (DIFFS) at Kings College Hospital London has been certified to UK CAA CAP 1264 by CAA International (CAAi).
CAAi to Provide Airworthiness Oversight of Airbus A330 Voyager Aircraft
CAA International (CAAi) has been awarded a new 5-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Strategic Transport & Air-to-Air Refuelling Project Team (STAAR PT), to provide airworthiness regulatory oversight support of Airbus A330 Voyager aircraft on the UK Military Aircraft Register (MAR).
Bangkok Airways recertified to international standards by CAA Thailand, supported by the UK CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced that Bangkok Airways has been successfully recertified to the international safety standards of ICAO. Bangkok Airways is the first of Thailand’s international airlines to receive its AOC recertification as part of CAAT’s recertification programme, in partnership with CAA International (CAAi), part of the International Directorate of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA).
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