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18 OCT 07: CAA CONSULTS OVER LATEST CHARGES

AIRFIELD licensing costs will rise 65-88% next year under the latest scheme of charges proposed by the CAA.

The steep hike is part of the CAA's ongoing attempt to reduce what it calls 'cross-subsidy' to airfields. Further high increases in charges can be expected over the next few years.

ATCO charges to airfields will also rise by 65% next year.

There is good news on the horizon for some airfields though. The CAA says the study group which has been looking into airfield licensing and whether it's necessary for flight training, is finalising proposals to remove the requirement. These will be published in Autumn 2007.

Other charges by the CAA will rise more in line with inflation - around 3%. The charge for the renewal of a five-year PPL(A) licence will rise from £164 to £168, the NPPL from £46 to £47 and a FRTOL (radio licence) from £65 to £67.

There are some new charges. One is for an exemption to Rule 5, the low-flying rule, which will affect non-AOC holders. The charge will be £380.

The full list of proposed charges can be downloaded from the CAA website (link below). There is a consultation period which concludes on Friday, 14 December. Comments should be submitted via an online submission form.

CAA Charges 2008/09 Consultation link:
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1513

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