Press Releases

Focused around the theme of Building Cooperation for the Future of Civil Aviation: Innovation, Growth and Technical Co-operation, ICAO's first-ever Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS) will provide a central platform for discussions on key issues of current concern, the exchange of important information and views on the latest trends and innovations as well as the sharing of best practices supporting a safe and efficient future for global air transport.

Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, today introduces its industry-leading FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) solution for Microsoft Windows 8 tablets.

The latest edition of the Instrument Procedures Handbook (FAA-H-8083-16) is now available from ASA in print and eBook formats.

Zenith Aircraft Company is making available their unique blind rivets through Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. Blind (or pulled) rivets are a common type of fastener used in metal kit aircraft construction. They are available in 1/8" and 5/32" diameters.

New Fixed Gear Aviator Style Designed for Superior Clarity, Comfort

The U.S. Sport Aviation has changed the schedule for its 2015 event to a Wednesday through Saturday format to make the event more user-friendly for exhibitors and visitors.

Researchers at Purdue, Western Michigan, and Kent State Universities are conducting FAA-sponsored research regarding Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC). They invite General Aviation (GA) pilots to participate in a research survey to look at the types of meteorological information accessed and used by GA, the procedures for weather avoidance they utilize, and the types of training they receive.The survey can be accessed online at: https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_eljNNy8OBULN5qJ.

Since 2007, the Richland Fly-In has served as the summer hot spot for northwest aviators and aviation enthusiasts. This year's Fly-In is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Richland Airport in Richland, Washington.

Three well-known aviation leaders were elected to the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Board of Directors in May, each for three-year terms. They were elected by popular vote open to all 900 SAFE members and will begin their duties at the Society's annual meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

For the first time in the event's 27-year history, the Citation Special Olympics Airlift will include Beechcraft owners alongside Cessna Citation operators flying roughly 700 athletes from across the country to compete in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey. The Airlift, the seventh such quadrennial effort, is sponsored and managed by the companies of Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.