The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft.

The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft.

The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Europe put together. By this means, large numbers of the general public are given the opportunity of seeing and appreciating the flying of historic aircraft.

Government guidance against recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak

Government guidance has been issued which states that people should not take part in recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak. This is in line with government guidance to stay at home unless it...

Rolls-Royce Merlin MPD issued

The CAA have issues the follow Mandatory Permit Directive (MPD) for Merlin engines regarding camshaft bracket studs. Details may be found here.

Annual Meeting and Flying Forum 25th April 2020 POSTPONED

The 2020 Annual Meeting and Flying Forum POSTPONED In light of the current situation with Covid-19, the Committee have taken the decision that the Annual Meeting and Flying Forum will be postponed. It...

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk

Checking out in the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk The Curtiss P40 was a development of the previous radial-engined Curtiss P36...

Hawker Nimrod II

HAWKER NIMROD II Hawkers silver biplanes – the most beautiful biplanes of them all? Arguably the most beautiful biplanes...

Government guidance against recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak.

Annual Meeting and Flying Forum 25th April POSTPONED

2020 HAA Symposium Date for your diary

HAA Darrol Stinton Memorial Trophy awarded to Cliff Spink

Cambridge Flying Group awarded Conrod Trophy

Get to know the members of the HAA Management Committee

You can find out information about all current members of HAA Council and Past Presidents.