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UK Government Breaks Down Barriers into Aviation Industry

Finlay Shaw
Last updated: 23 June 2025 10:15
By Finlay Shaw 4 Min Read
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The UK government has launched a new round of funding to open up opportunities in aviation for young people from low-income backgrounds. As part of the ongoing Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund, this £750,000 investment aims to break down barriers and inspire a new, more diverse generation of pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals. Organisations can apply until Sept. 12, 2025 to deliver outreach programmes, career events, and mentoring that highlight the wide range of roles in the aviation sector. The fund particularly targets those from ethnic minorities and low-income families who may not have considered aviation as a viable career path.

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New funding will help young people get into aviation careers © Rafael Cosquiere

Helping Young People Soar into Aviation Careers

The UK government’s new £750,000 funding aims to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into careers in aviation. Part of the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund, the initiative is designed to tackle barriers such as limited access to education, financial pressures, and a lack of awareness about opportunities in the sector.

Applications are now open until Sept. 12, 2025 for organisations to deliver impactful aviation outreach – from school-based workshops and STEM events to mentoring schemes and career support.

The fund, delivered in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), reflects a growing commitment to making the aviation sector more inclusive and future-ready.

The UK government are not new to getting involved within the aviation industry for what they believe to be best, they have previously worked on projects such as boosting the use of sustainable fuel and reducing flight delays.

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This contribution aims to support those from low-income households © Andrea Piacquadio

Contributions So Far

The initiative is already in its fourth round with the fund having provided £2.5 million to 40 organisations, helping over 100,000 young people across the country. Success stories, like James from Bath – who, after joining a careers programme, is now heading to university to study engineering – highlight the real-life impact of these schemes.

James released a statement saying:

Before the programme, I felt lost and uncertain about my future. I’d always been interested in space, but didn’t know where to start or what my options were. It felt out of reach. The programme helped me realise that working in the industry is possible and inspired me to apply for university and pursue my dream.

With aviation contributing £20 billion annually to the UK economy and supporting 240,000 jobs, investing in future talent is a vital part of the government’s Plan for Change.

Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said:

This is exactly what this government is all about – breaking down barriers to opportunity so that everyone, no matter their background, has a decent shot at getting a good career and building a good life.

This funding will enable organisations like The King’s Trust to reach out to disadvantaged kids and support them into careers in aviation.

It also delivers on our promise to help the sector grow, by delivering the pilots, engineers and technicians of the future, boosting jobs and growth across the country as part of the Plan for Change.

What do you think about this initiative? Let us know below!

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Finlay Shaw
By Finlay Shaw
Aviation Reporter and Editor - With a passion for exploring the skies through the lens of storytelling. Currently a student of Film and Broadcast Production, Finlay intends to bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to writing.
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