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
Castaway Experience in Somerset: Stay in a 'Crashed Plane' Airbnb Tuesday, September 9, 2025 airbnb somerset glamping dash8 aviation quirky retreat wilderness unique experience Nestled deep in the Somerset woods, a unique Airbnb offers guests an unforgettable “real-life Castaway” experience inside a plane that appears to have crash-landed in isolation. This one-of-a-kind accommodation … Read More
Tragic South West Paragliding Accident Claims Life of Steven Paul Radcliffe Thursday, September 4, 2025 paragliding accident sidmouth devon inquest death crash emergency aviation coroner Steven Paul Radcliffe, a 57-year-old advanced emergency care assistant from Sidmouth, Devon, tragically lost his life in a paragliding accident near Bucknole Cross on August 24. The Exeter coroner, Deborah Archer, provided … Read More
Longleat’s Balloon Spectacle Returns Featuring Disney Characters and Historic Spitfires Saturday, August 30, 2025 longleat balloon hotairballoon disney aerobatics raf veday spitfire aviation festival Longleat Estate is set to light up the skies once again with its much-anticipated Icons of the Sky event from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14, 2025. Returning for its second year, this three-day hot air balloon … Read More