(A)ircraft (O)wners and (P)ilots (A)ssociation en-gb Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:04:26 GMT http://www.aopa.co.uk/ 15 http://www.aopa.co.uk/images/xml.jpg http://www.aopa.co.uk/ Erinaceous Group plc (in Administration) has today sold its interest in Shoreham Airport to Albermarle Shoreham Airport Limited. Albermarle Investment Syndicates already owns the commercial properties at Shoreham and the acquisition reunites the Airport into single control. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjQ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:58:06 It has been reported that Erinaceous, the parent company of Shoreham (Brighton City Airport) and Fairoaks has gone into administration. Although Shoreham has been closed it is hoped the flying will be resumed either later today or first thing tomorrow. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjM Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:38:41 The Commission of The European Communities has released the document "An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation". This can be accessed at www. aopa. co. uk/images/uploads/sustainablega. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjI Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:04:56 Martin Robinson - CEO of AOPA will be giving a presentation of the following topics:EASASingle European SkyMode SAirspace InfringementsEuropean CommissionThe next two venues for his presentation will be WHITE WALTHAM on 26 February and ROCHESTER on 29 February. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjE Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:02:23 Brussels, 30 January 2008 906/08 (Presse 24) The Council approves new aviation safey rules and extends the tasks of the European Aviation Safety Agency The Council approved all the European Parliament's second reading amendments to the proposal for a regulation on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing the European Aviation Safety Agency (3697/07 and 16333/07). http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NjA Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:38:48 Dear Sir AIC have passed on your query for comment. You may wish to contact the EUROCONTROL Mode S team mailto:modes@eurocontrol. int to establish the latest situation but the CAA's understanding of the Mode S carriage requirements in Europe is detailed below. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTk Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:35:17 NPPLREVISED REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS POST 31 JANUARY 2008As from your next revalidation (which must be completed before 30 June 2009), all Class Ratings on NPPLs will have a 24 month validity period. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTg Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:34:04 AOPA is currently heavily involved in the IMC Rating issue, working with the Department for Transport and the CAA. We are engaged in Parliamentary lobbying and have proposed a meeting of all interested parties. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTc Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:56:26 IAOPA and AOPA-Hellas cordially invite you to attend the 24th IAOPA World Assembly, to take place in Athens, Greece, 9-14 June, 2008. See http://www. aopa. gr/gr/default. asp for full information. The Greek Ministries of Transportation and Tourism are enthusiastically preparing to welcome AOPA members from around the world to the land of Icarus, where aviation was born. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTM Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:52:16 AeroExpo is the exhibition to attend in the UK, whether you are interested in learning to fly, or are already a Pilot and want to view the latest products available. This event showcases all sections of the market, including the latest Aircraft available - from light aircraft, or Pistons and Turboprops from all the major manufacturers, to Gliders and Power Gliders; AeroExpo has them covered. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTI Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:27:27 Why not test yourself with the new interactive quiz from the CAA?Visit http://www.caa.co.uk/resources/flash/CAA_Phraseology_Quiz.htm for further details. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTQ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:25:44 Air traffic services outside controlled airspace in the UK are set to change. View the proposal to simplify and improve air traffic services and respond to the consultation at www. airspacesafety. comThis is your chance to have your say on the topic. http://www.aopa.co.uk/scripts/news.php?id=NTE Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:56:38