The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's specialist aviation regulator. Through its skills and expertise it is recognised as a world leader in its field.
The CAA is the UK's independent aviation regulator, with all civil aviation regulatory functions (economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection) integrated within a single specialist body.
The Directorate of Airspace Policy is responsible for the planning and regulation of all UK airspace including the navigation and communications infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations.
The Consumer Protection Group regulates the finances and fitness of travel organisers, manages the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL), licenses UK airlines and enforces European Council requirements.
The Economic Regulation Group regulates airports, air traffic services and airlines and provides advice on aviation policy from an economic standpoint.
The role of the Safety Regulation Group is to ensure that UK civil aviation standards are set and achieved in a co-operative and cost-effective manner.
ATOL is the government's licensing and financial protection scheme for air holidays and flights sold by tour operators and travel organisers in the UK.
