We're taking part in Million Makers, raising funds for The King’s Trust.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority STEM Team is proud to be supporting both the King's Trust Million Makers 20th Anniversary and the King's Trust's 50th anniversary through a unique fundraising challenge this autumn.
On 8 October 2026, teams from across the aviation sector will come together at Oxford Airport to take part in "Pulling a Plane for a Purpose". The challenge? Pull a 20 to 40 tonne aircraft over a distance of 60 metres as quickly as possible.
Teams will be competing against the clock, with the fastest team earning the title, some well-deserved bragging rights, and the satisfaction of supporting a fantastic cause.
Why are we taking part?
The event has three key objectives:
Raise funds for The King's Trust through the Million Makers initiative.
Increase awareness of the aviation industry's impact, opportunities and contribution to society.
Celebrate and strengthen collaboration across the aviation sector.
Supporting Young People to Thrive
For 50 years, The King's Trust has helped young people facing barriers to education, employment and training. Through mentoring, skills development, training opportunities and practical support, the charity empowers young people to build confidence, gain valuable experience and create brighter futures. Home | The King's Trust International
By taking part in this challenge, we hope to contribute to the life-changing work the Trust delivers every day.
Thank you to our Sponsors
£1.5k
Airbus Helicopters
£500
Dhl Supply Chain
£500
Leading Edge Aviation
£500
Aviation Services Uk
£200
The Air League Team
£200
Helicentre Aviation Ltd
£200
Aerobility
Have fun everyone!
£200
Royal Aeronautical Society
£100
Kris
Go Team Oxford Airport - you can do it!
£100
Springpod
From the Springpod team: Good luck to Brenda and the Civil Aviation Authority STEM Team - such a great initiative 💪
£100
Front Street Consulting
Good luck everyone! Great work for a great cause!
£50
Margaret Diamond
Good luck
£50
Lauren
£50
Michael Diamond
£50
Chris Malbon
Good luck Brenda, just mind the hip! 😊🤗
£50
Charlotte Patch
Good luck Hugh!
£30
Emily Corrin
£30
Hugh’s Nana
Amazing work team!
£25
Rita & Peter Jones
£20
Anonymous
£20
Anonymous
£20
Colin Scott
Best wishes - stay strong
£20
Kellyann Mcgovern
Best of luck to my Bestie Brenda and her team. Go smash it ya little leprechaun ya! Pull like your Viking girl.
£20
Vinnie
Nice one x
£20
Lisa Montgomery
Paying you to pull a plane while I struggle to pull myself out of bed. Best of luck!
£20
Sharon Dean
Wishing the CAA STEM the best of luck - Sharon
£20
Jan Clayton
£20
Alex Houghton
Amazing
£20
Chris Malbon
Good luck Hugh,
£20
Chris Malbon
Good luck James. Make sure Hugh pulls his weight😂
£20
Julia
£20
Neil Crosthwaite
Go on Jase
£20
Katie Busby
Well Done!
£20
Jon Jones
£20
Kirsty Thompson
£20
Clare Charman
Good luck to you and the team Brenda xx
£20
Sam Tullett
Well done Brenda & team - an absolutely amazing achievement!
£20
Lg
Good Luck Team
£14
J Jones
£10
Trevor Metson
£10
Sophia Rawson
£10
Julian Dean
£10
Gill Houghton
Good luck!
£10
Marco Quasimodo
Go On Sally and the STEM Team!!!!
£10
Natalie Butler
Good Luck Brenda & Team x
£10
Naomi Mclarnon
Proud of you Brenda xx
£10
Hannah Ellis
Go Charlie and the team!
£10
Rosie Kempton
Good luck!
£10
Mike Ransley
* Must be the 40 tonne one
£10
Anonymous
Keep up the great work you are all doing, it is making a huge difference
£5
Sarah Martin
£5
Jenny Crane
Good luck to the whole team!
£1
