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How the CAA can tackle the most dangerous risk in aviation :

4 days ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Ultimate High founder and boss Mark Greenfield is calling for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to recognise the latest techniques used to recover from a stall or similar upset – and change the flight training syllabus.
Klein unveils production prototype of AirCar :

1 week ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Klein Vision, Slovakia-based developer of the flying car, has unveiled its production prototype of the Aircar. AirCar inventor and designer Stefan Klein unveiled the production prototype to a crowd of industry leaders at the Legends of Aviation Gala Dinner where Klein was honoured with a Special Recognition Award for Engineering Excellence.
Race! Electric Pipistrel v Electric Porsche

1 week ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

TV presenters Richard Hammond and James May have pitched an electric Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft against an electric Porsche Taycan car in a race that echoes past exploits on Top Gear and Grand Tour. “It’s been a while since we did an absurd race,” James May said. Starting at Henstridge Aerodrome in Somerset, the pair set off in their usual 3-2-1 radio countdown, launching down the runway.
BWPA opens applications for 2025 scholarships :

1 week ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

The British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA) today opens the applications window for its 2025 aviation scholarships. The BWPA offers scholarships to support women in the UK of all ages and backgrounds in achieving their flying dreams, reinforcing one of its key aims, of promoting women’s training and employment within aviation. This is a special year for the BWPA as it celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Junkers' epic summer journey across Europe

1 week ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

News Photos: Philipp Prinzing/Junkers Aircraft 7 May 2025 Junkers Aircraft is set to launch one of the most ambitious private aircraft tours of the year: the Junkers A50 Junior Tour 2025. This summer, veteran pilot Claus Cordes will take to the skies in the open-cockpit Junkers A50 Junior, retracing the legacy of 1920s and 30s long-distance flights across a stunning 14,000-kilometre route through Europe. The tour begins on 7 June in Dessau, Germany — birthplace of the original Junkers...
Emirates airline to hire 1,500 new pilots :

2 weeks ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Emirates has announced plans to recruit more than 1,500 pilots over the next two years, with over 550 new hires expected in 2025 alone. The announcement came on World Pilots’ Day as the Dubai-based airline paid tribute to the global pilot community. The recruitment drive supports Emirates’ ongoing growth and fleet expansion. The airline currently operates 261 wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A380s, Boeing 777s, and the newly introduced A350.
Diamond Aircraft launches global flying club and online platform :

2 weeks ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Diamond Aircraft has launched an official global flying club aimed at uniting owners, operators, enthusiasts and fans of its aircraft range under one international community. The new Diamond Flying Club (DFC), which is now live at diamondflyingclub.com, was unveiled by the Austrian-based manufacturer as a way to enhance interaction among its customers and supporters worldwide. The club is open not only to Diamond aircraft owners but also to aspiring aviators and general aviation fans.
Volonaut Airbike 'superbike of the skies' teased :

2 weeks ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Just coming out of ‘stealth’ mode is the Volonaut Airbike, a flying machine madder than the maddest box of frogs but somehow hugely appealing. The Volonaut is the creation of Polish inventor and entrepreneur Tomasz Patan, who is the man behind the equally left-field Jetson One. Thrilled to share a sample of what I have been working on in “stealth” mode.
Bosch reveals hydrogen retrofit for Rotax 916 engine :

2 weeks ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Bosch Aviation Technology has unveiled a pioneering hydrogen aircraft engine concept demonstrating a retrofitted Rotax 916 engine. Bosch says it could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of General Aviation. In just four months, Bosch engineers modified a standard 1.4-litre four-cylinder Rotax gasoline engine for hydrogen operation, using components already in volume production by Bosch.
Leading Edge Aviation helps Wings4Warriors to achieve ATO status :

2 weeks ago | flyer.co.uk | Dave Calderwood

Leading Edge Aviation has announced a new partnership with Wings4Warriors, a UK charity that helps wounded, injured, and sick veterans train to become commercial pilots. The collaboration aims to expand the charity’s flight training programme and strengthen its ability to deliver professional pilot training. As part of the agreement, Leading Edge Aviation, based at Oxford Airport, will assist Wings4Warriors in developing its own Approved Training Organisation (ATO) capability.