Onward 2030 Work Package 3 (WP3) has been produced with the aim of seeking agreement on a strategy for mitigating the impacts of wind developments on aviation systems, mainly Primary [...]

Electronic Conspicuity (or EC) is a term used to describe aircraft that can be identified by electronic means (further details below). Currently, EC is not mandated in the UK, unlike [...]

There is currently 316 MW of operational onshore wind capacity in the UK which was commissioned more than 25 years ago (1), and a further 1,125 MW which was commissioned [...]

Planning applications for wind developments consider many aspects to ensure that any proposed wind development does not cause a significant and detrimental impact to the surrounding environment. One of the [...]

A basic aviation feasibility check is mainly designed to answer a simple question, “Are there any showstoppers from an aviation perspective?”. This should identify potential aviation risks that could affect [...]

When a wind development is proposed, be it a single turbine or a larger project, potential impacts upon military aviation activity must be investigated. For the focus of this article, [...]

The UK Government has committed to deploying 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030. It is an ambitious target and one that could directly affect another national priority: the integrity [...]

Automatic Detection Lighting Systems (or ADLS as it is more commonly known) is a system that allows the aviation obstruction lighting fitted to wind turbines, or any other obstruction, to [...]

Aviation can be a key planning risk for new wind developments. Consultation with the relevant stakeholders helps identify issues early, allowing for more informed site selection and identification of constraints.  [...]

Cranes used for construction will likely reach elevations above the final height of a building development, thereby posing a greater risk than the building itself. In principle, safeguarding concerns for [...]