LONDON, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Aviation, a leading provider of global aviation intelligence, today announced the launch of ap&m Online, a free-to-attend, completely virtual conference and exhibition, to be hosted Thursday, July 14, 2011. Featured speakers from AeroStrategy, Delta TechOps and Boeing will participate in a live webinar, discussing the latest forecasts on the MRO sector and an overview of the factors likely to drive change in the industry over the coming years.

Incorporating an interactive exhibit hall, chat lounge, 10 hours of streamable content and a live webinar, ap&m Online can be viewed anywhere with an internet connection, for FREE. Attendees simply register for the event at http://www.apmexpo.com/Content/Online/10/ and log on when the event goes live at 08:00 London time (GMT-1). No cost, no travel, no fuss – just a great opportunity to learn, network and debate.

Aerostrategy Senior Associate Richard Brown will provide the latest data on the current MRO industry, as well as forecasts on its size and shape over the coming years. K.M. Ali, Director, Maintenance Economics for Boeing and Jack Turnbill, VP of Technical Sales & Marketing, Delta TechOps, will provide an OEMs and MROs perspective on key aviation issues and their likely impact on the MRO industry. Attendees can submit questions for the panel during the webinar.

ap&m Online will offer networking opportunities through real-time chat and via social media platforms such as Twitter. Attendees can provide all of their professional details, personal interests and a profile photograph, enabling others to easily connect with industry contacts of interest and swap v-cards. Real-time discussion groups will be ongoing in the Networking Lounge, and attendees can visit exhibitors' booths and download their literature, as well as start public discussions.

ap&m Online will be held July 14th, 2011, from 08:00 to 18:00 London time (GMT+1); New York 03:00 - 13:00 and Dubai 11:00 - 21:00.  On demand-content will include two recently broadcasted webinars and 16 seminars from this year's ap&m expo Europe. All ap&m Online content will be fully accessible online through October 12, 2011.

ap&m Online is the latest addition to UBM Aviation's Airline Purchasing & Maintenance family of events.

To watch a demo video and discover more, visit www.apmexpoonline.com or contact Colin Hall on +44 (0) 207 579 4864, [email protected].

About UBM Aviation

UBM Aviation, a UBM company, brings together buyers and sellers of air travel and transport through our portfolio of products and services.  We specialize in the supply of data, analytics, consulting services, events and media related to the global aviation industry. Our leading brands include the recognized aviation data and analytics providers, OAG and OAG Cargo; the renowned provider of airport route development forums, marketing and networking events, Routes; the leading route development consultancy firm, Airport Strategy & Marketing (ASM); an international program of aviation exhibitions and conferences, UBM Aviation Events; and must-read aviation print and online publications from UBM Aviation Media.

UBM Aviation, with customers and employees around the world, maintains offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, China, Canada and The Netherlands.

For more information, visit www.ubmaviation.com.

SOURCE UBM Aviation