12 October 2007
The UK government has announced details of the strategic review of the CAA which it promised in March as part of its response to the House of Commons Transport Committee inquiry into the CAA’s work (which we reported <a href=’http://www.flyer.co.uk/news/newsfeed.php?artnum=496′ target=’_blank’>here</a>).
The review will be led by Sir Joseph Pilling and will cover ‘the structure, scope and organisation of the CAA with a view to ensuring that the UK’s arrangements for aviation regulation and policy making are fit for purpose and able to meet current and future challenges.
According to Government News Network, ‘The review will take account of the Eddington Transport Study, the Stern Report, best practice in corporate governance and the regulatory framework which now exists in the EU with the creation of the European Aviation Safety Agency and Single European Sky.’
Announcing the review, Ruth Kelly (Secretary of State for Transport) praised the CAA’s work but said: ‘The aviation world has changed considerably since 1971 when the CAA was established, and this review will ensure that the organisation is ready to take on the challenges of the future.’
The announcement adds: ‘Sir Joseph will be seeking the views of the aviation industry and other stakeholders. The review is expected to conclude in 2008, and its report will be made available on the Department for Transport website.’
