Textron Aviation has unveiled a new flagship for its King Air turboprop series, the Beechcraft King Air 360 and the extended range version, 360ER. The … Read more
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Old Sarum reopens after planning appeal fails
Old Sarum Airfield has reopened for flying. At the moment, only two aviation businesses, GoSkyDive parachute centre and GoFly pilot training, are able to operate … Read more
CAA issues further extensions to medicals and ratings
The CAA has issued further extensions for the validity of medical certificates and licence ratings because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Class 1, 2 and … Read more
TBM 940 receives EASA OK for Autoland
Daher’s TBM 940 is the first aircraft equipped with Garmin’s emergency Autoland system to be approved by both EASA and the FAA. Autoland is available … Read more
Hangar Homes appeals over Solent Airport plan
Hangar Homes proponent Peter Day has lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate for his plans to build six mixed-use hangars and a heritage hangar/centre … Read more
Passengers in aircraft to wear face coverings
Pilots flying light aircraft do not have to wear a face covering while flying though it’s recommended that passengers do, according to the latest advice … Read more
Special FLYER Club discount: 5% off at Pooleys
We said we’d be adding more benefits for members of the FLYER Club – there are already quite a few – and here’s the latest: … Read more
Garmin recovers after ‘ransom’ hacking attack
Avionics maker Garmin is recovering from a massive hacking attack causing many of its online services to be disrupted worldwide. The attack happened last week … Read more
Pipistrel and Green Motion to create electric aircraft charging network
A Swiss company specialising in electric vehicle charging is to partner with Pipistrel Aircraft, developer and manufacturer of the world’s first type certified electric aircraft, … Read more
EASA certification for Garmin G3X Touch
Last year, the FAA granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of G3X Touch in nearly 500 certified single-engine piston aircraft, and now … Read more
