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This week’s UK GA briefing is led by an AAIB report on the Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX, plus fresh government consultation work linked to Heathrow expansion. On the airfield side, the calendar keeps moving with Thruxton, Popham and Solent joining a new triple challenge, while Breighton, Draycot and other summer fly-ins help shape the weekend ahead.

News

AAIB Report: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX

The AAIB has published its report into the fatal accident involving Dyn Aero MCR-01 G-TOMX at Shenstone Hall Airfield, Staffordshire, on 4 May 2025. The...

Event

Headcorn International Airshow, Headcorn Aerodrome

27-28 June 2026 at Headcorn Aerodrome, the Headcorn International Airshow is Headcorn’s inaugural airshow, bringing together flying displays and static...

21 June 2026

CAA website update, pilot health guidance and GA notices

This week’s UK GA briefing focuses on the CAA’s new website, fresh pilot health guidance, and two Skywise notices that need prompt attention. We also cover a temporary drone-only restriction near Grimsby, the removal of LARS at Leuchars, and the North West Transit Corridor for summer planning.

14 June 2026

AAIB bulletin, CAA charges consultation, UK UTM

This week’s UK GA briefing is anchored by the AAIB’s June bulletin, a fresh AAIB note on a Boeing 767 freighter roll-control jam, and the CAA’s consultation on 2026/27 charges. We also note two current CAA consultations that may interest operators: the UK UTM concept of operations and the North West Transit Corridor.

7 June 2026

AAIB bulletin, CAA drone rules and Biggin Hill trial

AAIB’s May bulletin and Bulletin 5/2026 lead this week’s UK GA round-up, including a sobering aerobatic fatality and a separate Bristell NG5 Speed Wing report. At the same time, the CAA pushed on with policy, drone and airspace work, while Biggin Hill opened its Runway 03 instrument approach trial to more operators.

31 May 2026

CAA event safety guidance, AAIB updates and GA news

The CAA has sharpened its event safety guidance as fly-ins and gatherings build through the UK GA season, while several AAIB updates add fresh detail on active investigations, record-only reviews, and May’s latest bulletin. This week also brought a clear signal from government priorities, with GA still missing from the main conversation as drones and eVTOLs take the stage.

24 May 2026

UK GA airspace, safety guidance and CAA policy update

This week’s UK GA briefing centres on airspace, safety and oversight: the CAA is asking for views on the North West Transit Corridor, it has published fresh guidance for fly-ins and events, and Ultimate High is bringing GA safety ideas to Goodwood. There is also movement on infringement training, with the CAA course shifting from GASCo to AOPA UK.

17 May 2026

AAIB safety review, CAA warning and GA growth

AAIB’s latest annual safety review lands alongside fresh appointments, current investigation listings and new record-only reviews, while the CAA warns that GA pilots should keep a close eye on an autopilot and trim runaway issue.

10 May 2026

UK GA: AAIB updates, CAA rules and drone funding

This week’s UK GA briefing centres on AAIB activity, a fresh Manchester investigation, and new Government moves that could reshape aviation rules and passenger protections. There’s also a notable AAIB report on G-AYSH, plus a practical turn in the infringement space as AOPA helps keep the CAA course going.

3 May 2026

UK airspace reform, Skywise alerts and UKAB airprox

CAA oversight took the lead this week, with proposed reform of the UK airspace change process, fresh Skywise notices on airspace restriction codes and airspace submissions, and a reminder on AIRPROX and MOR reporting. UKAB’s April review also underlined the continuing drone factor in the airprox picture.

26 April 2026

UK GA briefing: airspace, CAA charges, AAIB alert

UK GA this week leans on airspace, safety and the season ahead: AOPA is taking over the former GASCo Airspace Infringement Awareness Course, the CAA has opened its 2026/27 charges consultation, and fresh guidance has landed on progressive aerodrome airspace design. There is also a serious AAIB warning on AW139 tail rotor bearing failure, plus an LAA notice on NSI CAP 140 propeller cracking.

19 April 2026

UK GA news: CAA charges, airspace reform, AAIB

UK general aviation’s busiest threads this week run from airspace reform and regulator charges to fresh safety and search-and-rescue updates. The CAA has opened consultations on 2026/27 charges and on streamlining the airspace change process, while the AAIB has issued a bulletin on the Darley Moor loss-of-control accident and sent a team to Manchester after a person fell from an aircraft.

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AAIB Report: Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX

Headcorn International Airshow, Headcorn Aerodrome

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CAA website update, pilot health guidance and GA notices

AAIB bulletin, CAA charges consultation, UK UTM

AAIB bulletin, CAA drone rules and Biggin Hill trial

CAA event safety guidance, AAIB updates and GA news

UK GA airspace, safety guidance and CAA policy update

AAIB safety review, CAA warning and GA growth

UK GA: AAIB updates, CAA rules and drone funding

UK airspace reform, Skywise alerts and UKAB airprox

UK GA briefing: airspace, CAA charges, AAIB alert

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