Announcement Made At The AEA 57th Annual International Convention & Trade Show

Universal Avionics and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) have once again joined forces in a fundraiser to support the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Young Eagles Program. Contributions to the program can be made throughout the AEA 57th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, at Universal Avionics Booth 809 or AEA Booth 401, during exhibit hall hours March 13 – 15.

Airspace Warning, NOTAM Pinning And Enhanced Track Vector Capabilities Now Available

Jeppesen has introduced introduces new capabilities and European coverage areas for Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR. The new software version includes expansion of European coverage to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. New app capabilities include interactive airspace warnings, NOTAM pinning functionality and enhanced track vector features that further enhance the private pilot flying experience.

A Half Century Of 'Industry Leadership And Innovation'

For half of a century, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has been an industry leader in the overhaul/exchange, repair, design and manufacturing of aircraft instruments and avionics. The company, which marks its 50th anniversary in October 2014, is a leading supplier and industry innovator, routinely introducing new products and service capabilities to the global aviation community.

Initiative Rewards Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas 2013 Winners

Airbus, in collaboration with UNESCO, will host a series of interactive workshops and activities at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil. Airbus Innovation Week has been designed to uncover the innovation process and provide practical guidance to students and faculty on innovating within big industries.

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Free Course Offered To The First 2,000 To Register

The mental and physical factors that contribute to aviation accidents will be examined during a free, massive open online course (MOOC) offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide.

Union’s President Addresses International Aviation Club Of Washington, D.C.

Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), on Monday called on U.S. government leaders to take new action to ensure that existing and future U.S. Open Skies agreements and other U.S. policies give U.S. airline industry workers a fair opportunity to compete in the global marketplace. The call came in an address before the International Aviation Club of Washington, D.C.

Organized Labor Groups Say Lack Of Progress, Unreasonable Demands Compel Action

The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) and International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 284 Executive Boards to formally launch the NetJets Unions Coalition (NUC), citing minimal progress and unjustifiable demands on the part of the company.

Study Will Examine Differences Between A Twin In Space And One On Earth

Only one set of twins has ever been into space, and now those twins are providing an unprecedented opportunity for scientists to understand better the effects of microgravity on the human body.

Hangar Expands Airline's Maintenance Capability For Widebody Aircraft By 33 Percent At Airport

Just weeks after opening its new Global Services reception lobby at Newark Liberty International Airport, United Airlines has unveiled its latest investment in the New York area's largest hub airport – a new widebody aircraft maintenance hangar.