The Armchair Airshow, with presenters George 'Smokey' Bacon, Mike Ling, Jon Windover and Aerobility's own Liz McConaghy broadcasting live from London Biggin Hill, staged with a backdrop of historic and iconic aircraft, has raised life changing funds for the charity and secured eight flying scholarships.
Read More
We are as excited as everyone to be preparing to come out of lockdown. We just cannot wait to get you back in the skies. As you will imagine, after such a long time with our aircraft on the ground, it will be a gradual process but nevertheless, it’s one we are so pleased to be starting. So here is our plan and timings (assuming there is no necessary slide on dates from the Government):
Read More
Building on the success of Armchair Airshow, Aerobility, the UK’s leading disabled flying charity, along with Impressionist Jon Culshaw and Astronomer Pete Lawrence, is lining up a host of astronomers, scientists, aviators and artists for an hour long, live-streamed Armchair Aurora event on the evening of Saturday, March 13th.
The free to attend event will livestream via armchairaurora.com and will take viewers on a journey of wonder from their armchairs and into the skies.
Read More
We are on the edge of a transport revolution. Electric air taxis and drones will soon be improving the lives of millions of people around the world by adding a new dimension of affordable, green and accessible transport services to urban living. But if the promise - and full market value - of this new transport era is to be fully realised, it can only be done so on the basis of inclusivity. From the very start, Urban Air Mobility and Advanced Air Mobility Services need to be planned with the needs of those who stand to benefit most from its introduction – disabled communities. Passengers will be able to fly from origin to destination, in ways which seem only appropriate to science fiction... but this transformation in mobility, must be done correctly from the outset.
Read More
A memory of the late Brian Batley Hammond who volunteered his time to help those at Aerobility. Tony Birth says “Brian showed himself to be a good and caring man who will be missed by those who have worked with him.”
Read More
Stuart joins the Aerobilityteam in March 2018. His primary role will be management of the ‘Build a Plane’ project. He will be responsible for all aspects of the project delivery, ranging from personnel and time management (ensuring that the project maintains maximum momentum by ensuring a continuous number of volunteers are actively engaged in the project), through to budget management and close liaison with the LAA and CAA inspectorate.
Read MoreOur front desk volunteer Wayne Riding paid a visit to Amsterdam last week. More than just a sightseeing trip he delivered an Aerobility hand control ultimately destined for Paralympian snowboarder Chris Vos.
Read MoreWishing you all a very Happy New Year from Aerobility.
2018 sees our 25th anniversary and what a journey it's been so far!
Read More