The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced major updates to the way private pilot licences are issued and maintained as part of its Licensing and Training Simplification  programme. From 1 October 2025 , the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL)  will no longer be issued .Students currently training for a LAPL who have not had their licence issued by this date will instead be issued an NPPL  (National Private Pilot Licence). New Students New students should plan to tra

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We are looking for a Full time* PPL flying instructor to work in our busy flying school at Blackpool Airport fulfilling PPL training,...

It is with deep sadness that Westair must announce the sudden passing away yesterday of Stuart Chambers. Stuart will be well known to...

Its been a busy few weeks here at Westair Flying School with full time Multi Engine Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence courses. We are...

Well done to Josh Quarrie who has completed his Private Pilots Licence (PPL) qualifying cross country flight! Departing from Blackpool,...

If you have yet to start the navigation stage of your flight training then understanding how we get an aeroplane from our departure...

Kudzanai Chikohora, Kudzi to everyone he meets, started his journey to a CPL rating with Westair in …….. He has created a blog that will...

Westair offer Flight Instructor(R) training course Westair are excited to be able to offer the EASA Flight Instructor (Restricted)...

737 Pro is based at Westair, the leading ATO in the North West. Our B737-800NG simulator began construction in early 2017 as a joint...

The evenings are getting longer, darker and colder so it’s an ideal time to complete your PPL written exams. Full details of the subjects...

Westair Flying School Safety Notice Parachute Centre Drop Zones An incident has recently come to our attention in which an experienced...

Commercial Pilot (CPL) Training in the North West CPL booking slots available from mid September. Anyone interested in starting their...

We couldn’t resist taking a snapshot of our aircraft outside Westair Hangar 8. We’re very proud of our aircraft at Westair and the...

Westair Flying School, resident at Blackpool Airport for over 70 years, has completed an intense, six month period of expansion that has...

Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone Masterplan Consultation Process The big news of 2017 has been the acquisition of new premises for...

Westair Aircraft Hangarage – Hangar 1 and Hangar 8 Below is a copy of an open letter from John Westoby to all aircraft owners and pilots...

Westair is purchasing the Hangar 8 facility at Blackpool Airport I am pleased to announce that Westair is in the process of purchasing...