It is with great sadness to announce the passing of HAA member Bill Taylor who served on HAA Council and provided great support for the Association for many years. Bill, aged 67, passed away...
FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S NOTEBOOK THE APPG AND UK AIR SHOWS Members will probably have heard something about the recently formed All Party Parliamentary Group for General Aviation (APPG/GA) The Group has a website at...
Following the cancellation on the original date due to weather conditions, the new date for the meeting has been agreed with the assistance of Shuttleworth as Sunday 22nd April. The revised agenda is below...
The predicted snow falls that will settle mean that it may be difficult for people to attend the Annual Meeting and Flying Forum tomorrow 18th March. We therefore have decided to postpone the meeting,...
Final call for Annual meeting and Flying Forum. Please contact the Secretary to reserve your place.
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.
The CAA have issued a Safety Notice on the Maintenance and Overhaul of Historic Piston Engines. The Safety Notice can be found at the following link.
Just a reminder the HAA Annual Meeting and Flying Forum takes place at Old Warden on Sunday 18th March. The event is open to HAA members at no charge and also allows you to...
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.
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...
Members may be interested in a new event for pre 1946 biplanes for a cross channel flying team rally. More details in the link here.
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...
The CAA has issued a proposed MPD for consultation which closes on 9th February 2018. Details can be found here.
The CAA have announced a consultation on proposed changes to CAP 403 with less than a month to make your views known. The HAA will making its own submission but you are encouraged to...
Wishing all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting and Flying Forum on Sunday 18th March.
Please note the date Annual Meeting and Flying Forum will be the weekend of 17th/18th March at the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. More details in events here.
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of HAA founder member Duncan Simpson OBE CEng FIMechE FRAeS. Duncan Simpson’s aviation career began when he won a place at the de Havilland...
The Historic Aircraft Association is delighted to announce that the 2017 Darrol Stinton Trophy winner is renowned aircraft restorer Guy Black. The trophy is awarded in recognition of outstanding individual endeavour and achievement within...
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Keith Sissons and extend our deepest condolences to his wife Shirley, his family and his many friends. Keith Sissons was a founding member of the Historic...
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...
