Pilot (Licensing) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a formal UK pilot licensing system.
• Aligns licensing requirements with ICAO international standards.
• Sets out processes for training, examinations and ongoing qualifications.
• Provides regulatory powers to implement, supervise and update the licensing regime.
• Affects pilots, training providers, airlines and aviation regulators.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in 2017.