The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has type certified the GameBird GB1 two-seat aerobatic aircraft. The US FAA certification is expected to follow shortly. The … Read more
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Deadline looms for third country licence PPLs in UK
Pilots flying in the UK under a third country private pilot’s licence have until Saturday 15 April to comply with new requirements, otherwise they will … Read more
Breaking news: FAA licence holders in UK grounded?
A number of UK pilots will be grounded from midnight tonight (Friday 7 April) if they rely on a third country licence. (This may no … Read more
Quest receives EASA certification for Kodiak
Quest Aircraft has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Kodiak 100 single-engine turboprop utility aircraft. The Kodiak will be sold … Read more
EASA presents revised airworthiness rules
“New, smart and flexible rules, prepared with and for a safe innovative General Aviation industry.” With these promising words, EASA Certification Director Trevor Woods presented … Read more
Validity of third-country licences extended
Pilots holding non-EU licences for the non-commercial operation of aircraft with Europe are to have the validity of those licences and aeromedical certificates extended by … Read more
Sonaca 200 ready to start EASA certification tests
+VIDEO Sonaca Aircraft is to start flight tests of its new Sonaca 200 two-seater in April. Two aircraft have been built, one for ground tests … Read more
Part-SPO declaration issued by CAA
The CAA has issued the declaration for operators taking part in flying activities known as ‘Aerial Work’ as part of the requirements to comply with … Read more
EASA approval for Robinson R66 Turbine Marine
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued final approval for the R66 Turbine Marine pop-out float installation. Tests conducted last summer in Spain demonstrated … Read more
EASA launches Basic Instrument Rating
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a consultation for a Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) for private pilots. It’s based on more proportionate requirements … Read more