In this episode we talk with Brenden Hedblom from the Eve Consortium on its new concept of operations (CONOPS) into how future types of flying, such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, could be safety incorporated into L

Trialling medical deliveries by drone during COVID-19 - Part 3 of 3

Nov 2nd, 2021 27m 53s

In the third and final part of this series we look at how medical deliveries by drone could help support the health service in remote communities across the UK.We speak with Alex Brown, Head of Operations at Skyports about a recent trial that s

Trialling medical deliveries by drone during COVID-19 - Part 2 of 3

Oct 12th, 2021 34m 12s

In part two of our three part series we hear about a recent trial that explored using drones for medical deliveries, including essential PPE items, from Cornwall to remote communities on the Isles of Scilly.This project involved Royal Mail and

Trialling medical deliveries by drone during COVID-19 - Part 1 of 3

Sep 22nd, 2021 26m 13s

In this episode we begin a three part series that looks at how drones have been used to help the NHS response to COVID-19.We're joined by Simon Masters and Dawn MacGregor from UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), the UK's largest public funder of

Urban Air Traffic Management

Jun 2nd, 2021 53m 42s

Electric air taxis, also called electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), will soon be operational. These ‘green’ aircraft will deliver on-demand urban flights and make trips across cities quick, easy and more affordable. In thi

Future Air Mobility

Nov 26th, 2020 15m

Angela and Sonia from our Innovation team discuss how we're working with innovators to look at the different concepts people are working on for future air mobility. That includes everything from the aircraft being developed to the systems that

Talking TEM (Threat and Error Management)

Nov 3rd, 2020 23m 46s

Jonathan Nicholson and David Pratt talk Threat and Error Management with Amy Breckell and Neil Winbolt from the CAA's General Aviation unit.Links to more TEM information:CAA: Flight-crew human factors handbook (CAP737) - https://www.caa.co.uk/C

Unmanned Traffic Management

Jun 18th, 2020 31m 47s

The concept of Unmanned Traffic Management, or UTM, has been developing over the last few years and sets out how unmanned vehicles can be safely integrated into the wider airspace system. This podcast gives an update on the UK's work in this ar

Safety advice and tips for pilots returning to GA flying post COVID-19

May 22nd, 2020 41m 25s

Jonathan Nicholson and David Pratt talk to Hannah Foskett and Neil Winbolt from the CAA's General Aviation unit about how to prepare to return to the air after a longer than usual break from recreational flying.More information from the CAA at

Social Licences for aviation innovators

Apr 21st, 2020 17m 49s

The innovation sector will play a key role for the aviation industry when the time comes for the recovery from COVID-19 to commence In our latest podcast, our innovation team discuss how vital social licences are, particularly for new innovati

How safe is recreational flying?

Feb 25th, 2020 15m 41s

CAA Assistant Director Jonathan Nicholson speaks to Tony Rapson and Geoffrey Podger, authors of a new independent safety review commissioned and funded by the Department for Transport. Their review assesses the current level of risk to private

Innovation, drones and recreational flying

Jan 8th, 2020 24m 36s

On Air is a monthly podcast from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority featuring experts from across the aviation industry. Each month, you’ll hear how our Innovation team is working with organisations to support new aviation related products and

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