CAA publishes updated CAP 1616 Airspace design
The CAA has published an updated second edition of CAP 1616 Airspace design: Guidance on the regulatory process for changing airspace design including community engagement requirements.
CAP 1616 describes the different stages of the airspace change process and the activities involved – from the conception of the need for a change, to engaging with those potentially affected, assessing the impacts of different design options from a safety, operational and environmental perspective and ultimately the regulatory decision, and if appropriate the implementation and subsequent review of the change.
Changes in the second edition
The second edition incorporates:
o a revised process for the Secretary of State to 'call-in' an airspace change proposal
o confirmation that next year the CAA will be consulting on a new process to consider certain changes to air traffic control procedures that result in a planned and permanent redistribution of air traffic
o more information on how the airspace change process is scaled
o more information on how design options are appraised
o updated text either reflecting new EU legislation, hyperlinks and cross-references or to improve the general clarity and consistency of the document.
The revised guidance can be downloaded at www.caa.co.uk/cap1616
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