Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … Read More
Top Gun Inspires Frome Man to Achieve Historic Jetpack Flight Saturday, October 18, 2025 jetpack aviation gravityindustries topgun flight innovation somerset dreams inspiration persistence Louis Skupien, a man from Somerset, recently made history by taking off from a quiet field near Frome while strapped into a 1,300-horsepower jet suit. Joining an elite group of fewer than 800 people worldwide to achieve fully … Read More
Attempted Murder Arrest Following Yeovil Drive-By Shooting Saturday, October 4, 2025 yeovil attemptedmurder drivebyshooting police aviation arrest investigation crime lufton custody A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a firearm was discharged from a car at the Lufton Trading Estate in Yeovil. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 1, prompting a significant … Read More
Drones to Revolutionize Disaster Response and Environmental Monitoring in Somerset Wednesday, October 1, 2025 drones somerset disasterresponse environmentalmonitoring innovateuk bvlos drone technology emergencyservices aviation innovation Somerset is set to become a trailblazer in the use of drones for disaster response and environmental monitoring, thanks to a significant grant from Innovate UK. The council has secured £191,370 from the Future Flight Regional … Read More
Plans for 'Flying Taxis' to Take Off by 2028 Sunday, September 28, 2025 evtol aviation verticalaerospace flyingtaxi electricflight vx4 batteryproduction urbanairmobility aerospace innovation Vertical Aerospace, a Bristol-based company developing all-electric flying taxis, is targeting commercial operations by 2028—provided it secures $700 million in funding. The firm plans to build a new factory at Cotswold … Read More
Torbay Airshow 2026 Dates Announced for Spectacular 10th Anniversary Event Saturday, September 20, 2025 torbay airshow aviation englishriviera paignton raf aerobatics tourism events devon The Torbay Airshow is set to mark its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in 2026. Organisers have confirmed that the English Riviera Airshow will take place from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, lighting up … Read More