There’s a new term in General Aviation: Light Sport Microlights. The first three LSMs have had their permits issued by the BMAA. The term ‘Light … Read more
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Maiden flight for Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop
The new single-engine turboprop aircraft from Beechcraft, the Denali, has made its maiden flight. As well as an all-new airframe, the Denali is powered by … Read more
‘Hinckley Spitfire’ Triumph Bonneville in Aerobility auction
A custom-made, one-of-a-kind Triumph motorcycle built with metal taken from a Spitfire restoration is up for auction. The unique work of art is currently open … Read more
Rolls-Royce electric racer sets three speed records
+VIDEO Rolls-Royce has set three new world speed records for electric aircraft with its NXT-based ‘Spirit of Innovation’. On 16 November 2021, the aircraft reached … Read more
RAF makes world first flight with synthetic avgas
The RAF has flown an Ikarus C42 microlight using 100% synthetic avgas, a world first that’s been recognised as a record. Called Project Martin, the … Read more
Tensor 600X gyrocopter launched at European Rotors
A brand new gyrocopter is being launched at the European Rotors show and conference which opens in Cologne today. German technology company Fraundorfer Aeronautics is … Read more
Avionics sales boom for new and used aircraft
World sales of avionics are booming according to the latest figures released by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). The AEA has just released its third-quarter … Read more
Aerobility’s silent auction is live online
Aerobility has opened its silent auction to the public ahead of its annual Aviators Ball taking place on Saturday 20 November. Among the many auction … Read more
LAA offers cash to help PPL training
Five bursaries of up to £1,500 are available from the Light Aircraft Association’s annual Armstrong-Isaacs fund. Bursaries are awarded to pilots under 30 years of … Read more
FLYER Q&A with the UK CAA
The CAA held its Virtual Voyage seminars in early October and FLYER’s Ian Seager was invited along to ask questions. The seminar was not recorded … Read more