Measures to maximise the opportunities and benefits from emerging aviation technology, including drones, are among proposals set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today (Tuesday, … Read more
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Simpler licensing and medicals on the way
Proposals to simplify licensing and review medical requirements for General Aviation pilots, plus support for businesses, skills and innovation in the sector, have been outlined … Read more
At last! Independent scrutiny of the CAA follows FLYER call
A new independent panel “to strengthen transparency around decision-making and drive forward best practice regulatory processes at the CAA” is to be set up by … Read more
‘National need to protect airfields’ – Aviation Minister
“There is a national need to protect and enhance our strategic network of GA airfields,” said Aviation Minister, Robert Courts MP, in written statement to … Read more
Govt issues new GA Roadmap
The government has reissued its statement about the UK being the best place in the world and updated its General Aviation Roadmap with a list … Read more
EC Rebate scheme extended, CAP1391 amended and new claims data
**UPDATED** 26 February 2021: Updated rebate figures and CAP1391 amended to allow SDA=1 In addition to the DfT/CAA’s extension of the EC rebate scheme, there … Read more
‘Secure Wellesbourne’s future’ insists DfT
The threat of closure of Coventry Airport has highlighted the unresolved situation at nearby Wellesbourne Airfield where the airfield owners are negotiating partial development of … Read more
Blackpool receives development help from Airfield Fund
Remember the Airfield Development Advisory Fund announced by the Department for Transport late last year? One of the successful bidders was Blackpool Airport which will … Read more
Plymouth applies to Airfield Fund to reopen airport
Plymouth City Council is considering reopening Plymouth Airport and has applied for support from the Govt’s Airfield Development Advisory Fund. The Council has submitted a … Read more
How to make UK ‘best place for GA’ – CAA consults
The CAA has started a consultation to identify opportunities for General Aviation once the UK leaves the EASA system in 2021. “The Secretary of State … Read more