# UK CAA Consults on Aviation Information-Sharing Framework

The UK Civil Aviation Authority opened a preliminary consultation on October 6, 2026, on a proposed System Wide Information Management (SWIM) implementation framework and supporting guidance. Airport and aerodrome operators, air navigation service providers, airlines, government bodies, military users, and UAV operators can comment on its standards, technical approach, and governance before the framework advances. This is a consultation, not a procurement solicitation or a new mandatory operational requirement; responses are due January 6, 2027, 90 days from October 8, 2026.

- Organizations developing or supplying aviation information-sharing and interoperability capabilities can provide input on the proposed technical approach and governance while the framework is being shaped.
- Procurement teams and contractors serving aviation stakeholders can use the consultation to understand the framework’s developing direction, but should not treat it as an open contract opportunity or a compliance mandate.
- Affected stakeholders can submit consultation responses by January 6, 2027.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

### Sources
- [CAA opens consultation on UK aviation information-sharing framework](https://dmnews.co.uk/caa-opens-consultation-on-uk-aviation-information-sharing-framework) - DM News