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Middle East and Cyprus travel advice

As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and Cyprus, many flights to and from the region are cancelled.

Amateur built aircraft

Guidance for building your own aircraft

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There are three basic routes from which to choose if you wish to build your own aircraft:

  • Design and build your own aircraft from scratch
  • Construct an aircraft from plans designed by someone else
  • Assemble a kit

CAP 659: Guide to Approval, Construction and Operation of Amateur Built Aircraft is a comprehensive guide to the rules around amateur built aircraft.

News from UK Civil Aviation Authority

  1. Guidance to passengers facing disruption in the Middle East and Cyprus - 3 March 2026
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  2. Middle East - Passenger travel advice - 1 March 2026
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  3. UK aviation officially breaks records with over 300m passenger journeys in 2025
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