Aviation Business News: A Tough Runway to UK Settlement - UK Aviation and the Impact of the Settlement Changes
April 8, 2026

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By: Adam Hickling
As airlines and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies (MROs) compete for skilled engineers, immigration policy remains a key factor in talent decisions. In an article for Aviation Business News, Manager Adam Hickling explores proposed UK settlement reforms and their implications for aviation professionals. The article considers how extended timelines, compliance demands and global alternatives may shape workforce planning and the UK’s competitiveness.
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