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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.

Light aircraft pilot licence for helicopters (LAPL(H))

Comprehensive information on the requirements for gaining a Part-FCL light aircraft pilot licence for helicopters (LAPL(H))

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The light aircraft pilot licence (LAPL) is a Part-FCL licence and is available for:

  • Helicopters

All of the information in the section Part-FCL requirements will apply to the LAPL, so you may want to familiarise yourself with this section first.

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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