Study reveals value of UK airline industry
A new study commissioned by industry association Airlines UK has revealed that the UK airline industry is worth £24bn to the UK economy and supports over a million jobs. As the UK enjoys its busiest summer travel period since the pandemic, a new report has revealed the vital importance of UK-based airlines to UK jobs and growth. The new report by Steer, commissioned by Airlines UK, examining the strategic and economic contribution of...
April 2023: Dates for your Diary
A look ahead to notable dates and deadlines for April 2023: Saturday 1 April: Private Flyer Ireland Weston Airport, 30 mins from Dublin City Centre. “An exciting family-friendly showcase of the best that General Aviation has to offer.” Co-located with the Irish Golf Show, with free parking available onsite. Event scheduled from 10:00 – 17:00. Online tickets available via this link and more info here. Saturday 8...
CAA publishes rejected take-off advice
The UK CAA has published updated advice on rejected take offs and how to handle them. Published in its ‘Clued Up’ safety journal, the CAA says that most, if not all, pilots will be prepared for an engine failure on take off, but not all issues are so clear cut. Citing an AAIB accident report, the CAA says that in interviews with PPL holders, Flight Instructors and Flight Examiners, the AAIB found that training and awareness of...
Pilot delivers 100th Pilot 100pi trainer
Piper Aircraft are celebrating the delivery of its 100th Pilot 100i trainer to Paragon Flight Training in Florida, USA. The Piper Pilot 100i was introduced in 2019 as the latest variant of the ubiquitous Piper PA-28, now in production for over sixty years. Piper say that the 100i was designed with direct input from flight instructors and students, with an interior is simple yet functional to withstand the rigors of flight training. It...
RAF admits ‘urgent’ requirement for new pilots
The Royal Air Force is bringing in outside assistance to help with a growing shortfall of aircrew in order to ensure that it has sufficient numbers of pilots and weapons operators to meet operational demands. The RAF has commissioned the Boston Consulting Group to suggest potential solutions to the issue, as to well as to gauge support for different options. The situation is so dire that at one point last year Defence Secretary Ben...
