Useful links in the air transport industry

These links are to external sites that can help you with more information on the air transport industry.

• Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) - responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK.
• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) - the UK specialist aviation regulator covering economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection.
• Department for Transport (DfT) - the policy lead on transportation in the UK including aviation.
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission - provides guidance for disabled passengers travelling by air.
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - the European Unions strategy agency for aviation safety covering standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation.
• GoSkills - help employers and operators develop staff skills including National Occupational Standards and advise on funding opportunities, training providers and training tools covering the aviation industry.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Aviation and Aerospace Group (IOSH AAG) - offers professional health and safety guidance and advice to all sector stakeholders, on issues affecting aviation and aerospace.
• International Aviation Handlers’ Association (IAHA) - the international trade body for the ground handling industry.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) - the international trade body for the airline industry.