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
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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
Lockdown restrictions: no sport or leisure flying
Sport or leisure flying is not allowed during the November lockdown which comes into force at midnight tonight (Wednesday). Engine maintenance flights are allowed – … Read more
Airfield Development Fund unveiled by DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its Airfield Development Advisory Fund (ADAF) to provide support and advice to qualifying UK airfields and associated businesses. The … Read more
Be seen! Rebate available for Electronic Conspicuity devices
Government funding is now available to encourage pilots to fit an Electronic Conspicuity (EC) device to their aircraft. Devices such as Power Flarm, Pilot Aware … Read more
Flight training to restart from 4 July
UPDATED Flight training including dual instruction will be allowed to restart from 4 July. General Aviation businesses will be able to open and operate while … Read more
Flying allowed in England! DfT lifts restrictions
The UK Government has lifted restrictions on recreational flying but with some conditions. Flying is now allowed: from English airfields if social distancing measures are … Read more
Govt funds Air League initiatives
The Air League has been awarded funding from the Department for Transport to support its Soaring to Success and National Youth Plane Building initiatives. Soaring … Read more
RAF chief to head CAA as UK leaves EASA
The former head of the Royal Air Force, Sir Stephen Hillier, is the Government’s preferred candidate to become the new Chair of the UK Civil … Read more
