The Cook Report – The Honourable Company of Air Pilots

--> ROYAL CHARTER AND NEW NAME FOR FORMER GUILD OF AIR PILOTS AND AIR NAVIGATORS

The former Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) has unveiled a new name, reflecting the Royal Charter which has recently been bestowed upon it by Her Majesty the Queen.  GAPAN, the leading independent organisation promoting the highest levels of safety, training and best practices for pilots around the world will in future be known as ‘The Honourable Company of Air Pilots’.  The Charter was presented by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Charter Banquet held at the Guildhall on 19^th February.
The ‘Honourable Company’ status is a rare distinction, which is in the gift of the monarch and has only previously been granted to three companies;“The Honourable Company of Master Mariners”, “The Honourable Artillery Company” (in 1656) and “The Honourable East India Company” (now defunct).
The company is based in London, but with an internationally-based membership including members in Canada.   Through its charitable activities, education and training, technical committees, aircrew selection, scholarships and sponsorships, advice and recognition of the achievements of fellow aviators worldwide, the Honourable Company keeps itself at the forefront of the aviation world.

Howard Cook, 
Over There