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If you were out and about in Cardiff this afternoon you were in for a big surprise as a seaplane touched down in Cardiff Bay. The Cessna 182R Amphibian arrived at Cardiff Airport this morning ahead of its operations in Cardiff Bay later that afternoon. The aircraft, G-ESSL, operated around [read more]
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) conducted a flypast of Police helicopters over St. David’s Hall in Cardiff on Sunday as part of the service of remembrance for National Police Memorial Day 2017. A fitting tribute to honour almost 4,000 fallen colleagues, police air support crews flew over the congregation [read more]
The airport in the Isle of Barra Scotland may be bijou and quirky but the civilian airport at RAF Valley on the Isle of Anglesey is the very model of compact modern efficiency. Known in Welsh as Maes Awyr Môn, Anglesey Airport (VLY/EGOV) only handles two flights a day, both [read more]
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]
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