General aviation news archive for December 2009

We're always on the lookout for news that would be of interest to UKGA users. If you have some news about your product, service, company, airfield or flying club, please let us know.

Low cost device created to help pilots avoid infringements

11 Dec 09

Aware , a new low-cost 'Airspace Awareness Unit' GPS, has been launched by Airbox Aerospace Limited in conjunction with NATS, the UK’s leading air navigation service provider.

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Coventry Airport forced to close

8 Dec 09, Coventry

Coventry Airport has confirmed today that it is closing with immediate effect following a failed bid to get enough support.

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Northrepps under threat

4 Dec 09, Cromer

Northrepps Aerodrome is under threat of closure after the launch of a campaign by local Lib Dem County Councillor Graham Jones and local land owner Simon Gurney to get the airfield shut down.

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BA offers sessions in full motion flight simulator

1 Dec 09

British Airways are offering hour-long gift flights this Christmas in their state-of-the-art full motion flight simulator.

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