· ICAO24 4042f1· last seen Aug 2026

G-IMAB is an Europa Aircraft Europa, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 128 flights totalling 211 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EGNV to EGHH. Service window in our records spans 434 days. Of those flights, 2 (1.6%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Europa Aircraft Europa has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,433 lb, light wake category.

About the Europa Aircraft Europa

The Europa is a British homebuilt aircraft designed by Ivan Shaw in the late 1980s and produced as a kit by Europa Aircraft (originally based in Kirkbymoorside, England). What distinguishes the Europa from most kit aircraft is its composite construction using foam and fiberglass, combined with a distinctive tricycle undercarriage featuring a steerable nosewheel and a sleek, low-drag fuselage optimized for cross-country efficiency. The design prioritizes speed and fuel economy over raw payload, achieving cruise speeds around 140 knots on modest horsepower, remarkable performance for a light single in its weight class.

Offered in both trigear and taildragger (Europa XS) configurations, the Europa became popular among builders seeking a fast, economical tourer with excellent visibility from its bubble canopy. The aircraft typically uses Rotax 912 or 914 engines (80-115 hp), though some builders have fitted Lycoming or Continental powerplants. Its low stall speed and docile handling make it accessible to sport pilots, while its 700+ nautical mile range and 160-knot never-exceed speed give it genuine cross-country capability. The type has found a niche in aerial survey, pipeline patrol, and forestry observation roles thanks to its efficiency and endurance.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.

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FLIGHTS
128
all time
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FLOWN HOURS
211
tracked time
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AIRPORTS VISITED
40
unique
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CALLSIGNS
1
52 routes
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SERVICE PERIOD
6/10/2025 → 8/18/2026
first → last
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INCIDENT RATE
1.6%
2 flagged

Top routes

By flight count

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Flight numbers

Most-flown by this airframe

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Aircraft specifications

Europa Aircraft Europa

Engines
Single Piston
Vref (approach)
55 kt
MTOW
1,433 lb
Wake category
L

Recent flights

Newest 50 operations of G-IMAB

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8/18/2026
1h 36m
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8/17/2026
45m
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8/13/2026
13m
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8/12/2026
3h 2m
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8/10/2026
2h 56m
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7/21/2026
2h 3m
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7/21/2026
1h 31m
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7/19/2026
1h 21m
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7/18/2026
55m
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7/16/2026
33m
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7/14/2026
3h 13m
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7/8/2026
2h 5m
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7/8/2026
1h 48m
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7/5/2026
55m
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7/5/2026
1h 1m
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7/5/2026
1h 51m
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6/27/2026
3h 18m
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6/26/2026
1h 28m
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6/24/2026
3h 25m
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6/21/2026
3h 42m
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6/21/2026
2h 35m
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6/20/2026
2h 42m
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6/18/2026
42m
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6/18/2026
2h 21m
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6/16/2026
30m
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6/16/2026
1h 1m
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6/16/2026
2h 44m
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5/28/2026
7m
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5/24/2026
2h 57m
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5/23/2026
44m
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5/23/2026
10m
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5/22/2026
2h 13m
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5/22/2026
2h 39m
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5/19/2026
2h 34m
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5/18/2026
1h 15m
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5/18/2026
2h 50m
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5/18/2026
57m
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5/18/2026
2h 4m
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5/14/2026
5m
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5/14/2026
26m
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5/11/2026
1h 21m
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5/10/2026
2h 8m
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5/10/2026
1h 44m
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4/10/2026
21m
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4/10/2026
2h 39m
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4/8/2026
1h 25m
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4/8/2026
1h 57m
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