AOPA UK

Name: AOPA UK
Address: Lakeside Pavilion, Chaucer Business Park, City of Westminster, TN156QY, GB
Telephone: 020 7834 5631
Price range: £

An association run by pilots for pilots - may your arrivals always equal your departures.

Our mission is to represent the interests of our members by
“Securing our freedom to fly” through Influence, Information and Assistance. AOPA acts as an influencer of policy and regulation that supports the continued operations, development and long-term future of General Aviation including businesses, private flying and aerodromes within the United Kingdom building on our extensive network and gl

obal relationships. We provide valuable services to our members through the provision of information and knowledge and provide direct assistance allowing our members to conduct their operations in a safe, efficient, sustainable and enjoyable manner and fully exploiting their freedoms to fly.

10/06/2026

AOPA continues to support pilots flying for both business and pleasure, while working with the CAA to protect the rights and privileges of licence holders. ✈️

We believe the current licensing system can be simplified without reducing pilot freedoms. That includes greater harmonisation between licence types, mutual recognition between UK and EASA licences, and ensuring pilots are never forced to convert existing licences unless they choose to do so.

General Aviation is about more than recreation. AOPA will continue to champion a licensing system that reflects the diversity of pilots and operations across the UK.

08/06/2026

⏰ Reminder for SLMG and Microlight pilots using the 5 in 13 revalidation exemption (ORS4 1633).

If you're currently revalidating your rating under the exemption, you'll need to transition to the new 24-month validity system by 31 October 2026.

Don't leave it until the last minute, check the requirements now and make sure your licence remains valid and up to date.

Find out how to transition here: https://www.aopa.co.uk/news-articles/reminder-pilots-currently-using-the-5-in-13-revalidation-for-slmg-microlight-deadline

05/06/2026

AOPA UK’s CAA-approved FI(A) & CRI(A) Refresher Course helps instructors maintain their privileges while staying up to date with the latest regulations, teaching techniques, human factors and flight safety developments. ✈️

Designed for instructors teaching everything from ab initio students to CPL and IR candidates, the two-day course covers the key topics required for revalidation and renewal.

💡 AOPA Instructor members also benefit from a discounted course fee.

03/06/2026

Whether it’s protecting airspace access, influencing regulation, supporting pilots, or promoting the future of flying, AOPA is working for General Aviation every day. ✈️

Our strength comes from our members and our commitment to securing a thriving future for GA across the UK and beyond.

Join the association that stands up for pilots, aircraft owners, instructors and aviation businesses.

02/06/2026

The CAA has published a new information hub on the updated ICAO Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) framework, with global implementation set for 21 November 2030. ✈️

The new performance-based approach will affect aerodromes, planners, developers and safeguarding authorities across the UK. Aerodromes will need to review safeguarding maps, obstacle databases, planning processes and airspace models as part of the transition.

The CAA is also running a series of workshops throughout 2026 to help stakeholders prepare for the changes.

AOPA notes that the new OLS framework could impact not only licensed aerodromes, but also some unlicensed aerodromes and private strips with safeguarding arrangements in place.

31/05/2026

AOPA is committed to protecting the interests of General Aviation and the people who make it possible. ✈️

From policy and airspace to training, safety and sustainability, we work to support pilots, aircraft owners, instructors and aviation businesses across the UK.

Your voice in GA matters, and AOPA helps make it heard.

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

AOPA is working to grow the future of General Aviation by supporting STEM initiatives, aviation events and opportunities for young people to discover flying. ✈️

From Young Aviator events to partnerships with schools, organisations and industry, we’re helping introduce new audiences to aviation and encouraging the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation professionals.

By working with our members and the wider GA community, we can continue building a stronger future for aviation in the UK.

26/05/2026

AOPA supports the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC) where it helps maintain safe access to non-segregated airspace. ✈️

For EC to truly benefit General Aviation, systems must deliver real safety improvements, work across platforms, be internationally accepted, and remain practical for all airspace users.

A connected future for aviation needs solutions that are effective, interoperable and accessible.

24/05/2026

Doncaster Sheffield Airport has successfully completed stages one and two of its Airspace Change Process (ACP) , an important milestone on the path towards reopening. ✈️

The airport will now move into stage three, including a wider public consultation on future airspace plans this summer. Discussions with airlines and freight operators are also continuing as momentum builds towards a potential reopening decision in Spring 2027.

The project has already incorporated stakeholder feedback to help reduce the amount of controlled airspace required.

The airport is also partnering with Aerobility later this month to help make aviation more accessible through introductory flights for disabled people.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.aopa.co.uk/news-articles/doncaster-sheffield-airport-progress-towards-re-opening

Address

Lakeside Pavilion, Chaucer Business Park
City Of Westminster
TN156QY

Telephone

020 7834 5631

Website

https://www.aopa.co.uk/

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