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Llanbedr Airfield launches airspace change proposal
Snowdonia Aerospace has launched a public consultation on a proposed change to the airspace designation around Llanbedr Airfield. The proposed airspace change is to create … Read more
£17m cash pushes electric H55 to certification
+VIDEO The Swiss electric powertrain project for aircraft, H55, has secured CHF 20 million (£17m) from investors to expand its operations and engineering team to … Read more
Obstacles cleared for Heliroutes chart
Flying across central London VFR isn’t possible in a single-engine aeroplane – but it is in a single-engine helicopter. You have to follow what’s known … Read more
LAPL privileges cut when UK exits EASA
The Light Aircraft Pilots Licence (LAPL) will have its pan-European privileges cut short for UK pilots following the end of the Brexit transition period. Holders … Read more
Chipmunk wins LAA Video of the Year
Puzzles, embroidery and woodwork are among the top pastimes pursued by bored people during this year’s lockdowns but among pilots it seems making videos are … Read more
Swiss hybrid wins prize as ‘visionary idea’
A Swiss hybrid-electric light aircraft has won a CNF 25,000 (about £21,600) prize as a ‘visionary idea that will shape the world of tomorrow’. Grenchen-based … Read more
CAA revises procedure to review airspace
The CAA has published a new procedure to review the classification of airspace in a move to become more transparent following criticism from, among others, … Read more
GA flying allowed after lockdown ends
General Aviation flying and training flights will be permitted across England after the current national lockdown ends on 2 December 2020. However, pilots will have … Read more
Wing corrosion AD issued for early Piper PA-28s
A new Airworthiness Directive (AD) covering corrosion in the wings of certain Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aircraft has been issued by the US aviation authority, … Read more
