What Happened
CAA Backs Plan To Integrate Stratospheric Flights
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is backing a plan to integrate high-altitude aircraft into UK airspace, with World Mobile Stratospheric leading a CAA-funded project to develop the necessary airspace framework. The project, known as Project STRATA, aims to enable routine stratospheric operations from UK airports, with a focus on safety and minimal disruption to existing air traffic. The programme is set to run from September 2026 to April 2027 and will engage regulators, airports, airlines, and the military. This development was first reported by an unknown source.