Average asking prices for UK-registered light aircraft rose 8% in the first quarter of 2026, according to listing data. Demand for IFR-capable singles and well-equipped four-seaters has outpaced supply, while microlight prices have held steady. Brokers point to a wave of new PPL holders entering the market combined with a slower flow of good-condition used aircraft coming up for sale.
The CAA has confirmed that three-axis microlight flight time can now count towards the modular Commercial Pilot Licence pathway, building on this year’s wider licensing simplification.
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