In 1973, the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union (EU), a partnership that caused a clash of opinions along the way. A June 2016 referendum asked UK voters if the country should remain in the EU or leave, an initiative that was nicknamed “Brexit” for British Exit. When more than 17 million votes were counted, 52 percent voted to leave the EU.
CAA Now Aviation Regulatory Agency in UK After Brexit Becomes Final
Key Takeaways:
- The United Kingdom officially exited the European Union on January 31, 2020, beginning a transition period for aviation until December 31, 2020.
- After the transition, UK aviation will shift from regulation by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
- While the UK and EU aim for a bilateral aviation safety agreement, the exact future regulatory landscape, especially for international manufacturers, remains uncertain as negotiations are ongoing, and the CAA is preparing for all potential outcomes, including a no-agreement scenario.
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