Purpose of this change

This proposal is for a Permanent change to the notified airspace design, and the change level is TBC.

• When the large RPAS Protector RG Mk1 comes into service it will require a diversion aerodrome for the eventuality that the RPAS is unable to be recovered to its main operating base at RAF Waddington. Pursuit of an ACP optimises an approach to establish suitable airspace to enable safe and efficient access to a nominated diversion airfield in the event that a diversion is required. Given the anticipated performance of on-board systems and the surrounding airspace classification, this approach will support the safe integration of Protector further into the national airspace structures and in accordance with current military flying regulation.

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Stage 2 : Develop and Assess

This step has been started

During the 'Develop and Assess' stage, the change sponsor develops baseline scenarios and design options that address the Statement of Need and align with the design principles from Stage 1. Following this, the change sponsor engages with stakeholders on the baseline scenarios and design options, prior to conducting a design principle evaluation. The change sponsor then carries out an initial options appraisal of the different design options.

Documents for this proposal (13 documents)

ACP-2023-022 Stage 2A Submission V1.0 Redacted (14.5MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Design Principle Evaluation

Date added: 23 April 2024

ACP-2023-022 Stage 2 Submission Checklist V1.0 (94.6kB PDF)

Stage 2 - Submission Checklist

Date added: 23 April 2024

ACP-2023-022 Stage 2B Submission V1.0 (1.6MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Design Options

Date added: 23 April 2024

ACP-2023-022 Stage 2 - Engagement Material (1.6MB PDF)

Stage 2 - Design Options Engagement Evidence

Date added: 04 March 2024

ACP-2023-022 Stage 1 DEFINE - Design Principles V1.0_Redacted (4.4MB PDF)

Stage 1 - Design Principles

Date added: 12 February 2024

ACP-2023-022 STAGE 1 DEFINE - Engagement Letter_Local Authorities-1.0 (84.4kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Design Principles Engagement Evidence

Date added: 02 January 2024

ACP-2023-022 STAGE 1 DEFINE - Engagement Letter_NATMAC and Local Airspace Users-1.0 (84.2kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Design Principles Engagement Evidence

Date added: 02 January 2024

ACP-2023-022 Timeline Agreement (180.3kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Timeline Agreement

Date added: 17 November 2023

ACP-2023-022 Statement of Need V2.0-Redacted (66.7kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Statement of Need

Date added: 01 November 2023

ACP-2023-022 Assesment Meeting Minutes (125.5kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Minutes

Date added: 01 November 2023

ACP-2023-022 Assessment Meeting Presentation (582.8kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Other

Date added: 18 October 2023

ACP-2023-022 Assessment Meeting Agenda (57.9kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Assessment Meeting Agenda

Date added: 18 October 2023

ACP-2023-022 Statement of Need V1.0_Redacted (62.8kB PDF)

Stage 1 - Statement of Need

Date added: 29 June 2023

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Potentially affected area

This is the area which may be affected by this airspace change depending on its development. This area may change as the proposal is developed.

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