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Lasham Gliding Society application for a judicial review granted by High Court

Friday, December 7, 2018

Lasham Gliding Club (c) Julian Berry, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

This important judgement means that the High Court has given permission for the case to go ahead because it considers that the claim meets the threshold of arguability

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Fairoaks 2020 calls on UK Government to step in to save its airfield

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Fairoaks 2020, the volunteer campaign group fighting plans to close Fairoaks Airport to create 1,000 homes on its Green Belt site, has been swift to galvanise support from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of General Aviation and also from other sectors of the industry

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L3 Commercial Aviation launches new scholarship for female pilots

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

L3 Commercial Aviation have announced the launch of the L3 Pilot Pathways Female Scholarship program, which will provide 10 scholarships to female candidates applying for its Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training program

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CAA publish second edition of CAP 1616 airspace design guidance

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Farnborough Airport (c) John McLinden, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

CAP 1616 describes the different stages of the airspace change process and the activities involved and the second edition will give updated guidance on the regulatory process for changing airspace design including community engagement requirements

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RotorSchmiede VA115 ultralight receives type certificate from German Ultralight Aviation Association

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The German Ultralight Aviation Association (DULV) have granted the the coaxial helicopter RotorSchmiede VA115 ultralight its type certificate and RS Helikopter GmbH will deliver the first helicopters in time for the 2019 season

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Tim Hardy appointed new chairman of Light Aircraft Association

Monday, December 3, 2018

Tim Hardy has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Light Aircraft Association, succeeding Brian Davies who has stepped down after five years in the post. David Mole has been appointed vice-Chairman in addition to his role as the Association’s secretary

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EASA conference explores future drone markets and European regulation

Friday, November 30, 2018

Drone experts from all over the world have gathered in Amsterdam on 27-28 November 2018 for this year’s EASA High Level Conference on Drones

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Classifieds

Piper PA-28 - 180 Cherokee for sale | £65,000

Monday, November 26, 2018

The aircraft is from 1968 and has always been hangared

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Worcestershire house next to private airfield for sale | £860,000

Thursday, November 22, 2018

The detached house in Woodmancote with stunning views of the Malvern Hills will be available for purchase next Spring

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Vans RV-4 for sale | 1/8 share available

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The aircraft has always been hangared and is based in Gloucester

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Reims Cessna 172H for sale | £34,000

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The aircraft is from 1967 and is based in Beccles

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1/3 share in Gardan Horizon GY80

Monday, November 5, 2018

Based at Compton Abbas Airfield in Dorset

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Events

Aviation events in the UK this December

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Here’s what’s happening across Great Britain for all of you aviation lovers this December

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WATCH: Highlights of the 2018 Gold Races at Reno

Friday, November 16, 2018

Reno Air Races 2011 (c) tataquax, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Take yourself back to the 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races at Reno with these highlights of the six Gold Races

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What’s on at the LAA Rally hosted by Sywell Aerodrome

Friday, August 31, 2018

Pitts.S.2S Special at Sywell, N'hants (c) Alec Wilson, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The Light Aircraft Association annual rally is Britain’s biggest ‘fly-in’ event, dedicated to ‘Flying for Fun’ taking place from August 31 – September 2 at Sywell Aerodrome

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