General aviation news

Today sees the total solar eclipse of the sun across the Pacific Ocean and certain states of America. For most people, the period of totality will last around 2 minutes, for some that just isn’t long enough, so how do you see an eclipse for longer? Chase it of course! [read more]

The Royal Air Force has confirmed that Hawk T2 aircraft from RAF Valley will operate at Llanbedr Airfield between the 7th and 11th August. The aircraft, from RAF Valley’s 4(R) Squadron, will operate from Llanbedr to avoid noise over the National Eisteddfod of Wales which is being held on Anglesey. A spokesperson [read more]

Wales National Airshow organisers have announced a road closure for safety and security reasons. The move means that that Oystermouth Road, the main road along Swansea Bay will be closed on July 1st and July 2nd. Organisers say: “Oystermouth Road from the junction with West Way through to Mumbles Road at [read more]

Welsh Flying Medic, Dr Ami Jones, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the Queens birthday honours. Dr Jones is the National Director for Emergency Medical Retrieval & Transfer Service (EMRTS) that works with the Wales Air Ambulance to provide life saving critical care across Wales. [read more]

If you are still looking for that last minute fathers day gifts for the AvGeek in your life then  here is our guide to the best aviation gifts you still have time to buy before fathers day on the 18th June. Trial Flying Lesson Give the man in your life a [read more]

The Champions League Final last weekend provided a major traffic boost to both cardiff airports. While Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) in Rhoose saw fans arriving from across Europe, Cardiff City Heliport (EGFC) was playing host to VIP Helicopters and various Air Support Units. Cardiff Airport anticipated around 400 extra movements between the [read more]

It was seen by many but exactly why was a Twin Huey flying a Nissan X-Trail around Cardiff Bay today? It turns out it’s all to do with the UEFA Champions League Final according to Nissan’s promotions team. To be fair it was never going to be subtle flying a [read more]

Wales Air Ambulance Charity (WAAC) has been shortlisted for the 2017 Charity Awards. The Llanelli based charity has been nominated for an award in the Healthcare and Medical research category. Wales Air Ambulance operates 4 helicopters across Wales providing life saving medical care and rapid transport to hospitals for seriously [read more]