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ASPEN AVIONICS announced that Connected Panel will be compatible with the Garmin GNS 400W/500W series navigators when Connected Panel is released at the end of the year. With this new capability, Connected Panel Enabled applications will be able to synchronize and cross-fill flight plan data from the Apple iPad to the Garmin GNS navigators.
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL INC. announced new autopilot interfaces for the G600 and G500 flight displays, providing compatibility with the S-TEC DFCS autopilot and gyro emulation for the Century autopilot.
PRO STAR AVIATION LLC received FAA supplemental type certification ST00314BO for the installation of the Garmin GMX-200 multi-function display and optional GDL-69 XM satellite weather receiver for the Cessna 560 Excel and 560XLS platforms.
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS announced FIELD AVIATION and HAWKER PACIFIC as its 2011 Top Dealer award recipients. The presentation and awards ceremony will occur at the National Business Aviation Association annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev.
WEST STAR AVIATION INC. announced JEFF MESSMER has been appointed operations manager at its newest facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Mo.
WESTERN AIRCRAFT recently completed an installation of the Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750 Nav/Comm/GPS system along with the Garmin remote audio panel, remote transponder and GDL-69A XM weather receiver on a Pilatus PC-12.
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General Aviation:
An Economic Impact Survey
Arkansas
Airports: 101
Pilots: 5,135
Aircraft: 4216
Jobs: 5,400
Econ Impact: $1 Billion
Per Capita: $376
Notes: 77 percent of all flights are general aviation.
Source: Alliance for Aviation Across America
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AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
816-347-8400
info@aea.net
www.aea.net |
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"Take User Fees Off the Table"
Kevin Mossey of Marian, Iowa, a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assocation, utilized a new process recently announced by the White House that allows citizens to petition the White House on a specific issue. The petition Mossey offered is titled, "Take User Fees Off the Table," and if it is able to generate 5,000 signatures within 30 days, "the White House staff will review it, ensure it's sent to the appropriate policy experts and issue an official response." More...
Click here to sign the petition!
This was originated with AOPA and was sent to us by sister association NATA. We encourage AEA members to sign the petition!
AEA Joins Aviation Coalition in Letter Opposing User Fees
In a letter sent Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, to members of the U. S. Congress Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and both House and Senate leaders, the Aircraft Electronics Association, along with 26 other aviation associations and labor organizations representing virtually all segments of the commercial and general aviation industries, expressed their united opposition to the White House's latest plan for economic growth and deficit reduction. The plan calls for assorted fees and taxes on both the commercial and general aviation industries. More... |
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2012 AEA International Convention & Trade Show
Early Bird Discount Available Online
Registration has opened for the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, the premier event for the general aviation avionics industry and its partners.
The first lottery for exhibitor booth space at the AEA Trade Show is Oct. 5!
To request an AEA exhibitor contract and prospectus, contact Debra McFarland, AEA executive vice president, at debbiem@aea.net or 816-347-8400.
AEA West Regional Meeting
Oct. 19-21, 2011
Peppermill Resort
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Sneak Peak: October issue of Avionics News
The View From Washington
by Ric Peri
Analog Regulations Meet Modern Business
During the summer months, I worked some issues where the membership and the agency were at odds with each other. Business is pushing the boundaries of regulations, and the agencies are trying to keep up. More... |
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics
Request your FREE copy today!
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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The Complete 2012 Avionics News and AEA's Publication Suite Kit is Now Available
Avionics News magazine, a monthly publication of the AEA, is the voice of the general aviation electronics industry. The magazine is read by the decision-makers in the industry. The majority of Avionics News readers are the owners, managers and technicians of Part 145 repair stations who sell, service and install avionics. They are in the position to recommend products to the end-users - their customers.
For more information, contact Lauren McFarland at laurenm@aea.net. |
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AEA Scholarship Applications Available Online
The AEA Educational Foundation will award scholarships for the 2012-13 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies.
To view the scholarships, click here!
For more information contact Mike Adamson, AEA vice president of member programs and education, at mikea@aea.net. |
| General Aviation: An 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 on the left sidebar each issue. |
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