General aviation news archive for August 2008

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is urging the UK aviation community to get involved in EASA’s ongoing consultations on the development of Implementing Rules.

New measures to enhance the safety of air traffic control operations between Glasgow and Edinburgh have been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Aircraft manufacturer EADS Socata has announced that Garmin's new Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) will be offered as an optional feature on the new G1000-equipped TBM 850 aircraft.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has expanded the information available on its UK Register of Civil Aircraft database, which holds all civil aircraft registration and airworthiness data in accordance with international regulations.

Shoreham Airport will be providing a base for aircraft taking part in the Eastbourne Air Show this year between 14 - 17 August.

The world premier of the film 'Attitude Flying with Dick Rutan', which was three years in the making, took place at AirVenture 2008, Oshkosh.

The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Captain David Chapman as a member of the board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

The nineteenth report of the UK Airprox Board (UKAB), which aims to enhance flight safety in the UK, was published on 31 July 2008.