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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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.
Bristol Airport launches consultation, eyes 15 million passengers a year by 2040

Nov 28, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: The ongoing consultation will precede a planning application to North Somerset Council. Bristol Airport has launched a consultation on its proposals for future development by 2040, eyeing a three million increase in annual passengers served and the extension of various facilities at the airport.
CAA hosting legal summit on behalf of ICAO

Nov 28, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: CALAF/3 is currently underway in London, bringing together numerous parties responsible for civil aviation regulation. The Civil Aviation Authority is playing host to the third Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum on behalf of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), with ‘chief executives, director generals, legal experts and officials responsible for civil aviation regulation’ currently concluding three days of talks at London’s Royal Aeronautical Society.
Aura Aero completes Integral R flight test campaign - Pilot

Nov 23, 2024 | pilotweb.aero | Charlotte Bailey

ABOVE: Aura Aero is now one step closer to EASA certification of its inaugural aircraft, the Integral R French aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has completed the final test flight in the CS-23 certification campaign of its Integral R, “marking the end of a rigorous process of testing and technical evaluations,” explains the startup.