As defined already, the force that produces 1 m/sec 2 acceleration on 1 kilogram mass is called as 1 Newton. This unit is recognized as SI unit. Since, forces are also measured in other types of units, a necessity arises to express all such units in equivalent to Newton unit of force.
AS stands for Associate of Science, a 2-year degree.
US APIS stands for the United States Advance Passenger and Crew Information System. As requested by US regulation, airlines are required to submit complete and accurate advance passenger (crew) information (API), on or after 04 October 2005.