CAA Consultation: Amendments to UK Reg (EU) 139/2014 and CAP 168
Consultation description:
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is consulting on proposed amendments to the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) associated with UK Regulation (EU) No. 139/2014 and CAP 168.
The proposed changes relate to the acceptance and handling of diverted aircraft at aerodromes.
Recent operational experience across the UK aviation sector has highlighted safety and capacity issues around the acceptance of diverted aircraft, particularly during periods of adverse weather, airspace constraints or network congestion.
The CAA is proposing changes intended to:
strengthen safety;
improve operational resilience; and
provide greater clarity about aerodrome responsibilities when aircraft need to divert.
The consultation is relevant to aerodrome and airport operators, air traffic control staff, aviation organisations, aviation consumers and members of the public with an interest in aviation.
Why your views matter
The CAA is seeking views on the proposed changes from all sectors of the community, including the general public, government agencies and the aviation industry.
The proposals may be of interest in relation to airport operations, safety and resilience at Heathrow, although the consultation is not specifically about Heathrow.
Please submit your comments directly to the CAA using the online consultation.
Published: 29 June 2026
Closes: 21 September 2026