Mechanical E6B flight computers, though increasingly rare, offer a versatile and affordable (around $12-$50) alternative to electronic versions ($80-$120) and apps for calculating flight parameters.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is urging the FAA to ease rules governing the inflight use of portable electronic devices (PEDs). The agencies split jurisdiction when it comes to PEDs. The ...

Delta Air Lines is working with AT&T and Apple to provide its pilots with an upgraded electronic flight bag, switching over to the 5G-equipped iPad Pro. The initiative, launched on Tuesday, will ...

{mosads}Presently, the FAA requires all electronic devices to be turned off when airplanes are below 10,000 feet. The agency has reportedly already received its recommendation on increasing electronic ...

North American avionics specialist CMC Electronics expects sales to increase again this year, with its commercial business "stable and growing" despite the civil downturn, and its military business ...

Essential flight bag items for pilot training include a noise-canceling aviation headset, a flashlight with colored lenses, and a secure kneeboard for charts and note-taking. Additional recommended ...