Air League’s ‘Generation Aviation Week’ underway
Generation Aviation Week, a five-day outreach initiative supported by the Department for Transport (DfT), is underway in the UK. Aiming to inspire the next generation of industry professionals, a week-long “sector-wide campaign” has started with a launch event at the Heathrow Employment and Skills Academy. The DfT’s May 2022 ‘Flightpath to the future’ stressed that “unleashing the potential of the next generation of aviation...
Royal Aero Club open 2023 Bursaries
Applications are now open for the Royal Aero Club Trust’s 2023 Bursary scheme, with a closing date of 21 March 2023. The Royal Aero Club Trust – who have been offering a number of annual bursaries as part of their ‘Flying for Youth’ programme since their inception in 1998 – are inviting applications for this year’s financial grants. The bursary scheme encompasses “all types of air sports and aviation-related activities” including...
Compton Abbas Airfield sold – new flying school operator sought
Compton Abbas Airfield in north Dorset has been sold to nearby neighbour, movie director Guy Ritchie. In a letter confirming the purchase, Mr Ritchie said: “We are pleased to announce that Ashcombe Estates are purchasing Compton Abbas Airfield from the Hughes family. Compton Abbas Airfield is an important part of the local area and has been the heart of the flying community here for many years. “We will keep running the Airfield in...
