Author Archives: Andrew Perkins

Lockwood Aviation Simulator Winners

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Andrew Perkins

The past few months has seen an opportunity for all Leading Edge members who have joined The Air League or have applied for a scholarship over the past few months to be entered in a free prize draw to fly … Continue reading →

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BA Simulator and SEP Visit

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Andrew Perkins

Hosted by Keith Williams CEO British Airways. The Leading Edge visited BA HQ Waterside Heritage Centre on 8th March after the meeting of the LE Panel before meeting up with the lucky winners of the BA Simulator experience. This allowed … Continue reading →

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APD – A Poor Decision

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Andrew Perkins

With the airlines of Europe not exposed to the high levels of taxation on travel that the UK market endures through APD, the decline in trade through UK major hubs has begun. Signs are showing that we are now at … Continue reading →

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AAIB Visit

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Andrew Perkins

On the 17th August, 15 members of the Air League were lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the AAIB at Farnborough. (Victoria Earl Reports) We were first given a welcome brief and introduction to the AAIB.  The AAIB … Continue reading →

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BA Future Pilot Programme

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Andrew Perkins

British Airways has launched its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than 10 years. With plans to take on more than 800 new pilots by 2016, The Future Pilot Programme will address demand for approx 50% of this need. This … Continue reading →

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