CAA finalised MPD for Avon jet lifetime limits
The CAA has issued the finalised MPD effecting Avon jet engine life limits. The HAA made representations during the consultation period. The MPD is available via this link.
CAA relax restrictions on Jet Displays
The CAA Safety Notice removes some of the display restrictions for straight wing jet aircraft. The restrictions are not eased for swept wing aircraft. Details may be found in the following link.
Henlow Airfield future – consultation
We have been advised on a change of how interested parties can make their views known as detailed below. Henlow has a long history and is blessed with multiple grass runways which makes it...
Project Phoenix update on Panshanger
We have received the latest update on Project Phoenix, who have raised just over £10k for the first phase of the project. The money will go towards continuing the awareness campaign with the local...
New Look HAA
THE NEW LOOK HAA REFRESHING THE HAA ORGANISATION AND MODERNISING OUR APPROACH The Strategic Review We announced last December that the HAA Council had launched a Strategic Review. The aim of that review was...
CAA lifts grounding of UK civilian Hawker Hunters
Today, 6th July, the CAA has cancelled Safety Directive SD-2015/003, which prohibited UK-civil registered Hawker Hunter aircraft from flying. The full text of the CAA’s announcement is available here. If you do not wish to...
Chairman’s Update
A NEW LOOK HAA? Thoughts from the Chairman The Strategic Review is under way and the Task Force comprising Cliff Spink, Dodge Bailey, Phil Hall, Phil O’Dell, Edwin Brenninkmeyer and Malcolm Ward have met...
CAA online claim form for 8.33KHz radio retrofitting launched.
The CAA online process to claim up to a 20% rebate of the enforced 8.33KHz radio retrofitting has been launched. You will need the receipt, photo id, radio user and radio licence numbers, and is...
New CAA form SRG1326 for FDD accreditation
The ongoing changes to display regulation means there is a new form for Flying Display Directors (FDDs) to complete for this season as part of their accreditation. This is similar to that introduced for...
FROM THE 2016 SYMPOSIUM – AN HAA UPDATE
HAA CHAIRMAN SPEAKS OUT ON SAFETY FROM THE 2016 SYMPOSIUM In the past the Symposium has been an opportunity to say a few brief words on events of the year past and give attendees...