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<p>There has been no assessment of the potential impacts of changing Class E airspace
to transponder mandatory zones. Any such assessments are a matter for the independent
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).</p><p> </p><p>However, as the Government continues
to modernise our airspace, it needs to be mindful of longer term changes that will
have an impact on wider airspace management. This includes the increasing need to
enable the safe integration, rather than segregation, of all aircraft. This is why,
as part of the Aviation Strategy, the department is working with the CAA to explore
a new policy on mandating electronic identification for all users.</p><p> </p><p>All
proposals to change the UK’s airspace design will need to be assessed according to
the CAA’s own airspace change process which is set out in CAP1616. This includes the
need to consult with all who may be affected by the proposal including members of
the gliding community and other general aviation airspace users.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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