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BECKER AVIONICS announced TSO certification of its new high performance, compact 2.25-inch, AR6201 VHF-AM transceiver, with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated intercom system.
GARMIN announced it received the European Aviation Safety Agency's validation of the U.S. STC for the installation of Garmin's Electronic Stability and Protection and Iridium datalink in G1000-equipped King Air 200 and B200 models. These technologies offer pilots unique safety enhancing capabilities, such as stability augmentation, an onboard worldwide datalink weather solution and a variety of voice and data services.
STEVEN SCHELL joined LANDMARK AVIATION as general manager of its Norfolk International Airport location. Schell brings with him 25 years of experience in the general aviation industry.
Marking the completion of the Sierra/Garmin Citation I glass panel retrofit program, the FAA approved SIERRA INDUSTRIES LTD. STC SA11050SC-D for Part 23 or Part 25 operation. Developed in cooperation with Garmin, the STC allows installation of the three-screen digital flight deck suite in all Cessna Citation 501 model aircraft, utilizing the same displays as the Garmin G1000 system. |
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General Aviation:
A State-by-State Economic Impact Survey
The Alliance for Aviation Across America recently launched a wide-scale economic impact survey to outline the benefit of general aviation on businesses, local economies and communities around the nation. AEA Wired will highlight a different state each issue:
Colorado
Airports: 75
Pilots: 24,118
Aircraft: 8,074
Jobs: 22,650
Econ. Impact: $1.91 Billion
Per Capita: $479
Notes: U.S. Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs.
Source: Alliance for Aviation Across America |
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FAA Official Criticizes LightSquared; AEA President Says LightSquared's Quick Fix is Anything But
John Hickey, Federal Aviation Administration deputy associate administrator for aviation safety, made headlines with his comments on LightSquared while speaking at the recent Air Traffic Control Association meeting in Washington, D.C. According to the Aero-News Network, Hickey said that the proposal from LightSquared is having a "chilling effect" on the rollout of NextGen, as well as operators considering making a significant investment in ADS-B hardware. More...
Mica Wants Long-Term FAA Bill by End of 2011
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica said he will take "every measure that's needed" to pass a four-year authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration by the end of the year. More...
Source: The Journal Of Commerce
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AEA Partners with International Aerospace Quality Group
The Aircraft Electronics Association has entered into a working agreement with the International Aerospace Quality Group, and the organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding. More... |
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics
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The AEA's 2011-12 edition of the Pilot's Guide to Avionics is now available. Click Here to request a single copy or case. |
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AEA Members Regard Avionics News Magazine as Their #1 Association Benefit
The deadline to submit your Marketplace Classified ad for the December issue of Avionics News is coming up! Don't miss this opportunity to fill your positions, sell your equipment or share what new services are available.
2012 Avionics News Media Kits are now available. Reach your target audience: the decision-makers who recommend your products to the end-user in the general aviation industry. Let us help you design a marketing plan that gives you the best bang for your buck in 2012!
For more information, contact Lauren McFarland at laurenm@aea.net.
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Time to Plan Ahead!
AEA Offers Certified Repair Station Training Course
March 5-9, 2012
AEA International Headquarters
A week-long course divided into training modules designed for start-up repair stations as well as mature operations looking to improve their understanding of the regulations, performing internal audits and editing repair stations manuals.
Click here to register now!
For more information, contact Mike Adamson, AEA vice president of member programs and education, at mikea@aea.net.
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