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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Aerospace Industry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Civil Aviation Authority certification times on investment, innovation and growth in the aerospace sector.

Answer

The 2023 Independent Review of the CAA included significant stakeholder engagement and made recommendations to improve the CAA's service delivery. In response, the CAA launched its Customer Experience and Modernisation Programme to modernise key regulatory processes and improve customer experience.

This Government and the CAA will continue to ensure that the regulatory framework supports innovation and growth, while maintaining the UK's high safety standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21961
Session
2026-27
Related items
Aerospace Industry: Location
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Aerospace industry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk