The new Aviation Minister, Paul Maynard MP, has said the Department for Transport (DfT) is “committed to championing aviation, including GA”. Maynard said, “This department … Read more
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Wellesbourne Airfield: end of September closure
It’s looking increasingly likely that Wellesbourne Airfield will close at the end of September. The businesses on the airfield have been told this week that … Read more
New Aviation Minister (again): Paul Maynard
The UK has a new Aviation Minister following the Cabinet shake-up. He is Paul Maynard, MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys. Mr Maynard’s full title … Read more
Tecnam offers aircraft leasing across Europe
Tecnam Aircraft is to lease its aircraft to operators across Europe in a new collaboration with Xtrapower. The Tecnam EU Leasing Programme is a dry … Read more
Human power takes to the skies at Lasham
Human powered planes took to the sky again over 20-28 July 20 in Hampshire at Lasham Airfield for the Eighth Annual Icarus Cup competition at … Read more
Aim High weeks coming up for October’s half-term
Do you know a 14 to 18 year old who might be interested in a career in the aviation industry? Aviation charity fly2help is running … Read more
Silver Spitfire departs on round-the-world flight
The Silver Spitfire expedition has taken off from Goodwood Aerodrome for its round-the-world flight. The flight is intended to take four months and can be … Read more
Lasham loses Farnborough airspace review
Lasham Gliding Society has lost the judicial review in the High Court in its attempt to overturn the CAA’s decision to award Class D airspace … Read more
Record figures for this year’s Oshkosh
More than 10,000 aircraft flew into the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year with 16,807 aircraft operations at the main Wittman Airport during the 11-day period … Read more
Old Sarum Airfield could close in three months
One of the UK’s most historic and picturesque airfields, Old Sarum, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, could close in three months. The owners of the airfield lease, … Read more