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Major platform update launched with redesigned dashboard, enhanced statistics and new aircraft mapping

We are pleased to announce a major suite of product developments and updates designed to make managing airfield PPRs faster, easier and more informative for airfield …

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Smart PPR and VFR Wise Integration Makes PPR & Booking Out Faster

Smart PPR and VFR Wise are pleased to announce a new partnership and integration designed to make requesting Prior Permission Required (PPR) and booking-out services simpler …

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New flight activity recording feature to help airfields stay CAA compliant

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Flight Activity Recording feature, giving airfield operators a centralised way to record the actual outcome and …

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UK consultation launched on making aircraft more visible in the sky

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened a public consultation on proposals to improve how aircraft detect one another in flight, with the aim of …

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Smart PPR launches new booking out module and platform upgrade

Smart PPR is pleased to announce the launch of its latest platform update, introducing a comprehensive Booking Out Module alongside significant enhancements to the administration dashboard, …

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Nearly 90 aircraft set to descend on Manston Airport for LAA Fly-In

This weekend, Manston Airport is set to come alive with the sights and sounds of British general aviation as the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) Kent Strut …

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Smart PPR announced as founding partner of InnovateGA

Smart PPR, the online Prior Permission Required (PPR) and airfield management platform for general aviation, is proud to announce that it has joined InnovateGA as one …

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Smart PPR and AirfieldFinder join forces to improve airfield visibility and streamline PPR access

We’re pleased to announce a new integration between Smart PPR and AirfieldFinder, helping pilots discover participating airfields more easily while giving airfield operators who use Smart …

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New payment portal launched to streamline payments for airfields and pilots

Smart PPR last month announced the launch of its highly anticipated payment portal, now live on smartppr.co.uk. This latest development marks a significant expansion of the …

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Smart PPR surpasses 1000 PPR landing requests

Smart PPR is proud to announce a significant milestone: the successful processing of over 1,000 Prior Permission Required (PPR) landing requests. This achievement reflects the growing …

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Smart PPR helping to support the LAA Fly-In at Manston Airport

The return of light aviation activity to Manston Airport continues to gather momentum in 2026, with the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) Kent Strut Fly-In scheduled for …

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Streamlining operations with landing request cancellation capability

Smart PPR recently launched a new feature designed to give pilots and administrators greater control and flexibility: the ability to cancel landing requests directly within the …

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Getting Your PPL: A practical guide for new pilots (and how to master PPR with Smart PPR)

Starting your journey toward a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is one of the most rewarding challenges in aviation. From your first lesson to your first solo …

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Smart PPR Integrates Stripe Payments for PPR and Landing Fees

Smart PPR has taken another major step forward in modernising airfield operations with the integration of Stripe payments, enabling seamless online payment for Prior Permission Required …

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How our new API makes integration easier than ever

Recently we launched our highly anticipated API, or application programming interface as its otherwise known, to allow greater flexibility and connectivivty to inbound aircraft bookings and …

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New reports module launched

We are delighted to announce that the new and improved Reports Module is now available to all airfield users of the Smart PPR airfield management software. …

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What does PPR mean in aviation?

In aviation, the term PPR stands for “Prior Permission Required.” It is a common phrase used at airports and airfields around the world to indicate that …

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Smart PPR announces massive airport and aircraft data update

Smart PPR, the industry-leading platform for Prior Permission Required (PPR) management and airfield coordination, is proud to announce a significant update to its UK aviation database. …

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Development Roadmap Announced for 2025-2026

Following feedback from existing customers and our own plans, earlier this month we officially launched our development roadmap for the period April 2025 to April 2026. …

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Top Reasons Airfields Enforce Prior Permission Requirements (PPR)

In the United Kingdom, many airfields operate with a “Prior Permission Required” (PPR) policy. PPR helps airfields manage traffic, coordinate safety protocols, and maintain security. For …

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Maintaining accurate and up-to date airfield movements

In the fast-paced world of general aviation, the efficient and safe operation of our airfields is crucial. One of the most important aspects of airfield management …

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New partners page launched

Over the recent months we have started working with a number of like minded organisations in the aviation industry. We felt a new partners page on …

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Summer is coming and airfields are getting busier!

With the Summer fast approaching, airfields are starting to get busier with based pilots and visiting pilots. Now is a great time for airfields, grass strips …

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Navigating the PPR Process at Airfields

Flying is not just about taking off and landing; it’s a carefully orchestrated dance involving coordination with airfield authorities. One crucial aspect of this coordination is …

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New version of Smart PPR management software launched

Following feedback from airfields that we started working with this year, there was the need to expand and further develop our PPR management software to include …

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What is a PPR request and why do airfields need them?

A common requirement at most airfields in the United Kingdom is the PPR request, for anyone new to the aviation acronym PPR stands for “prior permission …

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Smart PPR has now launched!

We are proud to announce that Smart PPR has officially launched, following many months of development, testing, branding and marketing our online PPR management software for …

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The Smart PPR Airfield Directory

Our Airfield Directory has seen steady growth since the launch of our Smart PPR platform just over a year ago. In that time, we’ve continuously expanded …

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Simple PPR is now Smart PPR

Last week we completed and launched both our brand new website and our new branding, during development we adopted the name Simple PPR and this was …

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Smart PPR is launching soon

We are extremely proud, and relieved (!) to announce that after a long period of development and testing the Smart PPR service is launching soon, we …

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Streamline PPR requests

As Smart PPR nears the end of its development phase, we are now actively looking for airfields and airports across the United Kingdom who want to …

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Happy New Year from Smart PPR

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our followers and friends a very Happy New Year for 2022, we also hope that …

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Hello General Aviation Community!

Hello to the general aviation community, we have recently launched our brand new, shiny website. Our website has been launched whilst we continue working on our …

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What Our Customers Say

We invite our valued customers to share their genuine and honest experiences of the Smart PPR platform on Google Reviews. Your feedback helps others discover the benefits of Smart PPR and helps us continue to improve our service. Take a look at our latest Google Reviews and see what our customers are saying about us.

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Carl Robinson
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Used smart ppr a couple of times recently to request ppr and app was simple and easy to use!
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Charles Papworth
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Very simple and easy to use software. Wish all airfields would adopt the same software and process!
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Fred White
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SmartPPR is a great idea! This sort of innovation is much needed in our industry, and the way they do it just simplifies the process for all. I hope more airfields adopt this so that it can become the standard way to do PPR.
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Duncan Clarkson
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SmartPPR is a fantastic tool for managing PPR requests at airfields. It's quick to setup and easy to use, allowing for instant updates and out-of-hours requests without the hassle of emails or phone calls. It fits the needs of airfields perfectly, making it a must-have for anyone looking to streamline their PPR process. Highly recommended for any airfield or airstrip wanting to modernise their operations and it makes life simpler for GA pilots.
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Robert Beedham
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A really professional and easy system to use. A must have for streamlining any PPR system for your airfield. Great service and support too
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Simon Fewkes-Ahearne
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Quick and simple way to request PPR at airfields that have signed up, get instant updates and request PPR out of hours without having to email or phone beforehand. Bringing the GA world into the 21st century!

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