Airspace, the invisible motorways in the sky, forms the backbone of the entire aviation industry. Facilitating the safe operation of tens of thousands of flights daily, this critical infrastructure is relied upon 24/7 to bolster the UK’s global connections. However, with its roots dating back to the 1950s, the current airspace structure struggles to accommodate…
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) UK Economic Impact Study is a comprehensive report published by PwC. They are widely recognised for their expertise in conducting in-depth research and providing strategic insights across various industries. The study aims to assess the viability and potential of AAM in the United Kingdom by analysing its socioeconomic impact, comparing…
Securing investment in the rapidly evolving field of Future Flight is a crucial aspect for businesses aiming to drive innovation and growth. To shed light on effective strategies for showcasing your business and attracting investment, Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is hosting a webinar titled “Future Flight: Securing Investment and Showcasing Your Business.” Taking…
The field of Future Flight is rapidly evolving, with advancements in advanced air mobility, drones, and electric regional flight opening up new horizons for innovation. To delve into the investment potential within this dynamic sector, Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is hosting a webinar titled “Opportunities for Investing in Future Flight.” This webinar, scheduled…
Nudge Reality is developing DroneOps VR which aims to transform the way drone pilots are trained using Virtual Reality (VR). VR is particularly useful for simulating scenarios that could be dangerous, impossible or expensive to replicate in the real world. The goal is to provide a realistic, immersive training platform that enhances drone pilots’ hazard assessment, flight…
Aerofirm and ARPAS-UK are delighted to announce they have been awarded funding as part of the Future Flight Challenge: Closing the Skills Gap competition. The project concerns the quantification of risks within complex drone operations, where there is currently a skills gap within the industry. Whilst this approach is used in other sectors, such as…
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced an essential consultation regarding the future of remote pilot competency. This consultation presents a significant chance for our industry to shape the regulatory landscape and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for remote pilots and operators. Overview of the Consultation The CAA have released a proposal that covers…
ARPAS-UK is excited to partner with social mobility charity Brightside to support young people facing barriers. Together, they’ll provide insight into the world of aviation through high-impact online mentoring to young people. The project is being delivered through the Future Flight Challenge to address the skills gap within the aviation sector. The £300 million Future…
BT Group and, esteemed ARPAS-UK member SkyLift, recently achieved significant milestones in the field of drone operations in the UK. They successfully conducted demonstration flights utilising fellow ARPAS-UK Member, uAvionix’s SkyLine cloud-based command and control (C2) system, which communicated over C-Band and LTE. These flights accomplished two firsts for the UK’s unmanned aerial system (UAS)…
