CAA board members reappointed
Reappointed of David Gray and Michael Medlicott to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) board.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has reappointed 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) board for second terms in office.
David Gray and Michael Medlicott joined the CAA as non-executive Members in November 2009 and February 2010 respectively. David Gray has particular expertise in economic regulation including a period at Ofgem, where he was responsible for gas and electricity price control reviews. Michael Medlicott has many years鈥� experience in the transport and tourism sectors, including senior roles in the airline and airport sectors.
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Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said:
A successful, safe and efficient aviation sector is vital to the UK鈥檚 success on the global stage. 皇冠体育appse reappointments recognise the contributions that both individuals have made to ensuring the CAA remains an effective, reforming regulator in what has been a challenging period for the aviation sector. I wish them well as they continue in these important roles.
Notes to editors
皇冠体育app Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in the United Kingdom and is the government鈥檚 principal advisor on aviation matters. It has specific responsibility for aviation safety, consumer protection, airspace policy and the economic regulation of the industry. It is based mainly in London and Gatwick and has approximately 950 employees. 皇冠体育app great majority of the CAA鈥檚 funding comes from the charges it imposes on the industry, rather than the taxpayer.
Both members were originally appointed following an open competition regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. 皇冠体育app appointments were made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. 皇冠体育appy have both declared that they have undertaken no relevant political activity during the past 5 years and that they hold no other current public appointments.
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