Tag: Chris Grayling

UK Government tightens drone restrictions near airports

UK Government tightens drone restrictions near airports

The UK Government has followed on from new laws last year restricting the use of drones and bringing forward a new drone-users register - and announced new legislation to extend the ‘no-fly’ zone around airports banning drones from flying within 5km of runways. The new exclusion zone will be ...

UK police given more power to tackle drone use around airports

UK police given more power to tackle drone use around airports

The UK Government is giving police new powers to tackle drones misuse and abuse which includes giving officers the power to seize drones around airports. (7 January). Police will now have the power to search premises and seize drones — including electronic data stored within the device — wher...

UK signs post-Brexit air agreement with Switzerland, releases aviation consultation

UK signs post-Brexit air agreement with Switzerland, releases aviation consultation

UK Government Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today (17 December 2018) flew to Switzerland to sign an agreement that ensures air services will continue operating between the UK and Switzerland after Brexit. The new bilateral deal guarantees the terms of the current EU-Switzerland agreement on ...

UK Government signs post-Brexit air services agreement with Canada

UK Government signs post-Brexit air services agreement with Canada

The UK government has signed a post-Brexit air services agreement with Canada – adding to the one already struck with the US in the same week. The Department of Transport said it means passengers will be able to enjoy the same access to transatlantic routes once the UK leaves the European Union...

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