A Bill to amend the Airports Act 1986.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
This Bill amends the Airports Act 1986 to introduce technology-focused updates to how airports are regulated. It aims to reflect developments in digital systems and other technology used in the aviation sector. If enacted, the changes would modify existing rules governing airport operations under the Act.
The bill is in the Lords, and the order of commitment has been discharged, allowing it to proceed to further scrutiny and stages in the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
On 29 January, the Bill reached committee stage in the Lords.
However, no changes were suggested to the Bill so the Bill goes directly to third reading. This procedure is known as "order of commitment discharged".
Third reading - a final chance to amend the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
