A Compilation of Useful Aviation Related Public or Commercial Sites
Transport Canada Civil Aviation http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/menu.htm
Transport Canada develops and administers policies, regulations, and services
for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians - one that is safe
and secure, efficient, affordable, integrated, and environmentally friendly.
Australian Government - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
CASA's primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air
operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. It is
also required to provide comprehensive safety education and training programs,
cooperate with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, and administer the Civil
Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959.
AVWeb - Aviation Magazine and News Service http://www.avweb.com/
AVWeb is an internet's aviation magazine and news service. The subscription is
available for free to the public.
Landings.com - Aviation News and More http://www.landings.com/
Landings.com is an aviation news source including several other useful
resources.
Helicopter Association International http://www.rotor.com/
Regarded throughout the world as the voice of the helicopter industry the HAI is
a not-for-profit, professional trade association of 1,350-plus member
organizations in more than 70 nations. Since 1948, HAI has been dedicated to
promoting the helicopter as a safe and efficient method of transportation, and
to the advancement of the civil helicopter industry.
Aviation Week http://www.aviationweek.com
Aviation.now is Aviation Week's portal, delivering information from Aviation
Week publications to aviation and aerospace professionals worldwide, and
providing access to services such as Conferences and Job listings.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) http://www.eaa.org/
EAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association, is a growing and diverse
organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds.
EAA was founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who
were interested in building their own airplanes. Through the decades, the
organization expanded its mission to include antiques, classics, warbirds,
aerobatic aircraft, ultralights, helicopters and contemporary manufactured
aircraft.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) http://www.aopa.org
With a membership base of more than 400,000, or two thirds of all pilots in the
United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the
world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy,
enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member
services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels
to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has build a service
organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.
U.S. Ultralight Association http://www.usua.org/
USUA was formed in 1985. It is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to
the representation of ultralight pilots and enthusiasts. The headquarters is
located in Frederick, Maryland. USUA staff, Board of Directors, and members
share a commitment to protect, promote, and represent their sport. USUA staff
and directors interact with representatives of various federal, state, and
national organizations to ensure that ultralighting will continue for years to
come.
Jeppesen http://www.jeppesen.com
View current NOTAMs and Alerts, Jeppesen Product Updates, and both IFR and VFR
pilot information.
Airport and Navaid Search http://www.airnav.com
Search information on individual airports, navaids, airspace fixes, and aviation
fuel.
Airlines for America (A4A) http://www.airlines.org
The purpose of ATA is to support and assist its members by promoting the air
transport industry and the safety, cost effectiveness, and technological
advancement of its operations; advocating common industry positions before state
and local governments; conducting designated industry-wide programs; and
assuring governmental and public understanding of all aspects of air transport.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) http://www.icao.int
The aims and objectives of ICAO are to develop the principles and techniques of
international air navigation and to foster the planning and development of
international air transport so as to:
Insure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout
the world;
Encourage the arts of aircraft design and operation for peaceful purposes;
Encourage the development of airways, airports, and air navigation facilities
for international civil aviation;
Meet the needs of peoples of the world for safe, regular, efficient , and
economical air transport;
Prevent economic waste caused by unreasonable competition;
Insure that the rights of Contracting States are fully respected and that
every Contracting State has a fair opportunity to operate international
airlines;
Avoid discrimination between Contracting States;
Promote safety of flight in international air navigation;
Promote generally the development of all aspects of international civil
aeronautics.
Aircraft Market Place http://www.acmp.com
Aircraftmarketplace.com, Inc. is an Internet-based, business-to-business
e-commerce company formed to facilitate the exchange of goods and services among
the general and commercial aviation industry.
Air Source One http://www.airsource1.com/
Air Source One has been an Internet pilot supply store from the Internet's
humble beginnings. It specializes in aviation headsets, handheld GPS,
aeronautical charts, handheld transceivers, flight training textbooks and FAA
knowledge exam guides, airline crew gear, and gifts for your favorite pilot.
Aircraft Shopper Online http://www.aso.com/
Aircraft Shopper Online (ASO) is a leading online source for used transport,
business, and personal aircraft. Since the inception of the ASO.com site in 1995
as the first comprehensive Web-based listing of pre-owned aircraft for sale, the
company has helped bring about a fundamental change in the way that used
airplanes are bought and sold by allowing buyers to search up-to-date listings
in their specific area of interest rather than pore through outdated print
magazines.
Forecast International http://www.forecast1.com/
Forecast International/DMS is a privately owned research and publishing firm
which was founded in 1973. It is recognized as the world's leading provider of
market intelligence, proprietary research, and consulting for the aerospace,
defense, electronics, and power systems industries, and is expanding to other
high-tech industries.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum http://www.nasm.si.edu/
The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) maintains the
largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a
vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation
and space flight.
Aerofiles http://www.aerofiles.com
Aerofiles is the Internet's most comprehensive, non-commercial, free-access web
site dedicated to the aviation history of North America and the airplanes that
have graced our skies for 100 years. There are no banners, pop-ups, java
scripts, frames, applets, cookies, music or sound effects, or animations between
you and 165MB of information.
FlightSafety International http://www.flightsafety.com
FlightSafety International is the world's largest provider of aviation services,
training over 65,000 pilots annually at 42 Learning Centers in the U.S., Canada,
France, and the U.K. Founded in 1951, FlightSafety is dedicated to the principle
that aviation safety is best achieved by thorough training.
Student Pilot.com http://www.studentpilot.com
The site was established with the goal of becoming the number one online
training aid for pilots. Currently over 30,000 aviation enthusiasts visit the
site each month. Professional pilots, private pilots, and predominantly student
pilots visit the site regularly.
