Volocopter is the first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) startup to receive official approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The German company … Read more
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CAA starts consultation on 600kg ‘opt out’ of EASA regs
Should light aircraft weighing between 450kg and 600kg move from pan-European EASA certification to the UK CAA’s national regulations? The CAA has just launched a … Read more
CAA issues no-deal Brexit advice for PPLs
The CAA has issued advice for private pilots should the UK leave the European Union without a Brexit deal. “If no deal is agreed between … Read more
Airvan grounding lifted after evidence found
Both the Australian aviation authority (CASA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have cancelled the Emergency Airworthiness Directive which temporarily grounded GippsAero Airvan GA8 … Read more
Airvan GA8 grounded after accident
GippsAero Airvan GA8 aircraft have been grounded after an accident where a wing was reported to have fallen off. The Australian aviation authority, CASA, reported … Read more
EASA approves Flarm for helicopters
EASA has approved the Flarm collision avoidance system for fixed installations into helicopters. Up ’til now, helicopter operators had to apply for individual installation approvals … Read more
EASA announces cash prizes for GA Safety Award
EASA is giving away money! The shock announcement was made at AERO today during an update to EASA’s General Aviation (GA) Roadmap. There are three … Read more
Garmin and Avidyne address GPS week rollover
Akin to some sort of looming satnav birthday, the GPS week rollover is approaching. The moment should pass without notice for some GPS receivers while … Read more
AeroMobil flying car applies for European type certificate
+VIDEO Slovakian flying car designer AeroMobil has applied for a European type certificate for its latest aircraft, the AeroMobil 4.0. AeroMobil submitted its application to … Read more
EASA issues Emergency AD for Rotax 914/915
+VIDEO An Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) has been issued for Rotax 915/915 engines by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the UK CAA. The … Read more