Pilot Magazine

Pilot Magazine (UK) is a monthly publication focused on general aviation and is recognized as 'Britain's best-selling GA magazine.' Established in 1966, it was previously published by Lernhurst Publications Limited. Currently, it is part of Archant Specialist, a division of Archant Publishing, with its headquarters located in Essex. Since 2011, Philip Whiteman has been the editor. He previously held the role of deputy editor under James Gilbert, who was the editor and publisher before Archant took over the magazine. Philip is also a proud owner and operator of a Piper Cub.

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Wessex Strut Fly-in cancelled

1 week ago | pilotweb.aero | Eugenio Facci

ABOVE: Henstridge Airfield will not be hosting the Wessex Strut Fly-in on 1 June due to another concurrent eventThe Wessex Strut Fly-in, planned for tomorrow (1 June) has been cancelled.
Kawasaki entering GA market

2 weeks ago | pilotweb.aero | Eugenio Facci

ABOVE: The four and six-cylinder inline engines both feature liquid cooling, fuel injection, and FADECKawasaki Motors is the next Japanese company considering entering the general aviation market, perhaps inspired by the success of the HondaJet. Known for its high-performance motorcycles, Kawasaki is now developing a line of turbocharged piston engines specifically for general aviation aircraft.
B23 Energic in US coast-to-coast trip

2 weeks ago | pilotweb.aero | Eugenio Facci

The H55 electric-powered Bristell B23 Energic has embarked on a coast-to-coast demonstration trip across America that will last until August, H55 has announced. Flying first west from Florida to California, then north-east to New York, the Energic will provide real-world electric flight demonstrations at major US aviation events, including EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
New Air Ambulance service takes off from Biggin Hill

Jan 19, 2025 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: SkyCare is to operate its first aircraft, the PC-12 NGX, from Biggin Hill. Biggin Hill is celebrating the arrival of its first dedicated air ambulance service, with SkyCare Repatriation (part of BM Ambulance Group) to operate a Pilatus PC-12 NGX from the south London-based location.
Third AW189 for Irish Coast Guard arrives in Ireland

Jan 19, 2025 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: Three down, three to go: the AW189 is expected to fly operational missions later this year. The latest AW189 for the Irish Coast Guard has arrived in-country, the third of six units delivered to date; making the upcoming rotary-wing fleet 50% complete.
All-electric first flight for Aura Aero Integral E

Dec 5, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: The maiden flight of F-WIAE took place at Toulouse-Francazal airport on 3 DecemberIf you enjoy aerobatics, but not so much the burning of hydrocarbons to indulge your love of unusual attitudes, French aircraft pioneer Aura Aero is one step closer to being the first to make that combination a reality – having made the inaugural flight of the all-electric Integral E, a world first for an aerobatically-capable 100% electric trainer aircraft.
Vulcan XH558 to remain at Doncaster Sheffield as renewed arrangement confirmed

Dec 5, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: XH558 has been based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport since 2011The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) has received confirmation that Vulcan XH558 is to remain at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, ending a period of uncertainty that accompanied the expiration of the airport’s previous lease in June 2023.
Hybrid Air Vehicles prepares for Airlander 10 production in Doncaster

Dec 5, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: Airlander 10 made its inaugural flight from Bedfordshire’s Cardington in August 2016Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), developer of the Airlander 10 airship, is preparing to start work on its flagship production facility at Doncaster’s Carcroft Common site following receipt of the first funding instalment from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
Deanland Airfield’s tree planting scheme an ongoing success

Nov 29, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: 100% of the airfield’s resident pilots contributed financially to the tree-planting schemeEast Sussex’s Deanland Airfield is celebrating the ongoing success of its tree-planting initiative one year on, with the ‘vast majority’ of some 1,425 native trees and 350 shrubs planted last December said to be thriving.
British Airways makes multi-million pound investment in Cardiff maintenance facility

Nov 28, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: Expansion of one of the three existing maintenance bays will commence next year. British Airways is to make a multi-million pound investment into its engineering and maintenance facility at Cardiff airport, enabling it to service more aircraft through the expansion of one of three existing maintenance bays.