Transport Legislation
Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.
Restricted flying in the vicinity of Sleap, Shropshire, during scheduled flying displays on 10th and 11th July 2026.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Sleap) Regulations 2026 establishes temporary restricted airspace around Sleap aerodrome, Shropshire, to accommodate the SleapKosh flying displays.
The Secretary of State for Transport prohibits aircraft from flying within defined circular areas and altitudes on July 10 and 11, 2026, unless they have permission from the SleapKosh Flying Display Director.
These restrictions apply to all civil aircraft and are intended to ensure public safety during high-energy aerial manoeuvres.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aldershot, Hampshire) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in Aldershot during June 2026 for public safety during large-scale gatherings.
Establishes a temporary restricted airspace zone in Aldershot, Hampshire, on June 27 and June 28, 2026, to coincide with National Armed Forces Day celebrations.
It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level within defined coordinates between 0600 and 1700 UTC. The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, though they allow for flights authorized by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police JOU C-UAV Team.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Tottenham, London) Regulations 2026
Established temporary flight restrictions over Tottenham for specific dates in June and July 2026 to ensure public safety during mass gatherings.
These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone over Tottenham, London, to manage aviation safety during a series of music concerts.
The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a 0.5 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate during six distinct periods between June 27 and July 16, 2026.
These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those with permission from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Air Cell or those operated by police and emergency medical services.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Commonwealth Games, Glasgow) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure public safety.
These regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in designated areas of Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The restrictions apply to two specific geographical zones: a multi-point bounded area from July 23 to August 2, and a circular radius around a central point from July 27 to August 1.
These prohibitions apply to all unmanned aircraft unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) Regulations 2026
Established temporary restricted airspace around Silverstone for the duration of the 2026 British Grand Prix to ensure public safety and manage high-volume helicopter traffic.
These Regulations prohibit aircraft from flying below 3,500 feet above mean sea level within a specified 5.5 nautical mile radius of Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix.
The Secretary of State issues these directions to manage airspace safety between 3 July and 5 July 2026, exempting only aircraft with permission from the Silverstone heliport air traffic control unit, police air support, or emergency medical services.
The restrictions apply to all civil and military pilots not meeting the specific exemption criteria during the designated hours.
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Silverstone Grand Prix) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Silverstone during the 2026 British Grand Prix for public safety.
These Regulations establish a restricted airspace zone around the Silverstone motor-racing circuit to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft during the 2026 British Grand Prix.
The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft flying below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a one-nautical-mile radius of the circuit's center, unless the operator has obtained specific permission from the Northamptonshire Police. The restrictions are active during specific hourly windows between July 2nd and July 5th, 2026.
The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
Commenced multiple sections of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and established transitional arrangements for ongoing infrastructure applications and highway schemes.
These Regulations bring several provisions of the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 into legal force on various dates throughout 2026.
The instrument activates sections concerning Natural England's advisory role, the transfer of transport functions, and significant reforms to the development consent process for infrastructure projects under the Planning Act 2008.
These changes apply to the Secretary of State, local planning authorities, Natural England, and applicants for major infrastructure developments in England and Wales.
The Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026
Amended airport slot usage rules to allow airlines to return a portion of allocated capacity during 2026 without forfeiting future historic rights.
These Regulations amend the rules governing how airport slot usage is calculated for the Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27 scheduling periods at airports in England, Wales, and Scotland.
They authorize a temporary deviation from standard 'use-it-or-lose-it' thresholds by allowing air carriers to return up to 10% of their allocated slots—in two distinct 5% phases—without those slots counting against their usage record for future entitlement.
To qualify for this alleviation, carriers must have held historic rights to the slots, provided at least 14 days' notice to passengers regarding cancellations, and confirmed they have not ceased operations at the airport.
The Regulations apply to airport slot coordinators and air carriers operating at coordinated airports.