ABOVE: VFR 1:500,000 map (Edition 46: 22 April 2023) showing the location of the MLLR (pink north-south corridor in image centre) The CAA has announced it is seeking the public’s perspective on its proposed changes to the Manchester Low Level Route (MLLR), following a review of the airspace first published in July 2023. Having identified […] The post CAA launches public engagement on Manchester airspace amendment appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: A temporary dual use agreement will allow RAF Scampton’s £300 million regeneration plan to ‘preserve, protect and enhance the site’ to proceed West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) has reached an ‘agreement in principle’ with the Home Office to explore the ‘temporary, dual use of the former RAF Scampton site,’ which was closed in September […] The post ‘Agreement in principle’ reached on dual use of former RAF Scampton appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: The P2012 STOL is EASA-certified for steep approaches of up to ten degrees Tecnam’s P2012 STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft has received EASA certification for steep approaches of up to ten degrees, a milestone described by the manufacturer as “a significant endorsement of the P2012 design” and one which “further expands the aircraft’s […] The post Tecnam P2012 STOL achieves steep approach certification appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: Visiting aircraft will not be able to access the airport for ten days in an upcoming ten week period Gloucestershire (Staverton) airport is to provide a reduction in Air Traffic Control services this coming summer as it struggles with staffing shortages. Starting from 8 July, the airport will start its ATC service 30 minutes […] The post Gloucestesrhire ATC staffing issues to lead to reduced summer hours appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: 38 prospective locations expressed interest in hosting the world-renowned event The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced Roswell, New Mexico, as the new home of the world-renowned National Championship Air Races. Returning in 2025, ‘the event will continue to feature seven classes of racing, static displays, military demonstrations and more,’ confirm event organisers. […] The post Roswell revealed as new location for National Championship Air Races appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: Only 6% of pilots are women, explains the scholarship’s provider The second annual Attagirls Molly Rose Pilot Scholarship – created by Paul Olavesen-Stabb of Aetheris Films and funded by Marshall of Cambridge – has been awarded to 17 year old Amelia Richardson from Buckinghamshire, who will receive full pilot training at the Cambridge Aero […] The post Winner of second Attagirls Molly Rose Pilot Scholarship announced appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: The King visited Middle Wallop’s Army Flying Museum to unveil its latest exhibit His Majesty King Charles III has unveiled a plaque collaborating the new Apache AH Mk.1 exhibit at Hampshire’s Army Flying Museum, the only location in Europe the public can see the recently-retired aircraft. ‘Apache AH Mk.1s were a familiar sight over […] The post HM King Charles unveils new Apache exhibit at Army Flying Museum   appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: ARC Aero Systems intends to bring its aircraft to market in 2026 UK advanced air mobility company ARC Aero Systems has received CAA accreditation for its modified Avian Pegasus, enabling the company to commence its flight test campaign, as it launches a £1.5 million investment round to ‘support further commercialisation of its adapted model […] The post ARC Aero Systems secures CAA accreditation to flight test Avian Pegasus   appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: 10% and 30% blended SAF will now be available onsite  Oxford Airport has received its first deliveries of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will initially be offered in both 30% and 10% ratios to complement the airport’s existing jet fuel provision. Pilot magazine spoke to James Dillon-Godfray, Head of Business Development at London Oxford […] The post Oxford Airport receives first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel appeared first on Pilot ..read more

ABOVE: Tecnam says the P-Mentor will ‘open up many profitable opportunities within the flight training market’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a full Type Certificate to the Tecnam P-Mentor under Part 23 of the FAA regulations. The two-seat, low-wing light aircraft was EASA CS-23 certified in April 2022. Tecnam’s Managing Director Giovanni Pascale […] The post Tecnam P-Mentor achieves FAA type certification appeared first on Pilot ..read more