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AERO DYNAMIX announced the delivery of certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500E helicopters operated by the Kansas City Police Department.
announced DOLORES JOHNSON as the director of sales and marketing. An associate professor of aviation at PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY has written a textbook for his avionics classes. THOMAS INMAN'S "Avionics: Beyond the AET," available in bookstores and already incorporated into the School of Transportation Technology curriculum, has been published by AVOTEK Information Resources. SOCAL JETS, a full service aviation maintenance and repair facility at the Van Nuys airport, announced its offering of complete avionics service and support. |
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General Aviation: A State-by-State Economic Impact Survey
The Alliance for Aviation Across America 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:
Nevada
Airports: 48
Pilots: 9,439
Aircraft: 5,277
Jobs: 3,384
Econ. Impact: $721 million
Per Capita: $409
Note: Visitors, including the National Championship Air Races, produce more than $205 million in revenue. | |
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U.S. General Aviation Caucus Update
General Aviation Caucuses were formed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in 2009, to inform members and staff about the importance of GA to the nation's economy and transportation system. To date, 186 members of the U.S. Congress have signed on to the General Aviation Caucus. Click below to see if your elected representative is a member. If not, please contact them immediately and ask them to join the GA Caucus to promote the value of the general aviation industry to our nation's economy.
CURRENT LIST OF CAUCUS MEMBERS
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Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs, sits down with the Aero-News Network at this year's AEA International Convention & Trade Show.
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Governors from 45 States Have Passed Proclamations Recognizing the Value of Aviation
Utah, Connecticut and Michigan are the most recent states to pass proclamations recognizing the value of aviation to the national and local economy, doing so in September. For more information from the Alliance for Aviation Across America, click here.
AEA Plays Host to Part 23 Reorganization ARC Meeting
The Aircraft Electronics Association hosted a three-day meeting of the Federal Aviation Administration's Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee, Sept. 18-20, at the AEA's Dan Derby Center for Professional Development in Lee's Summit, Mo., involving representatives from the FAA's Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification and Flight Standards Service, as well as aviation industry and community members, including the AEA. more...
Commentary on Part 23 Rewrite: Modernizing an Industry
Many times, we view the relationship between industry and the regulators as a "we vs. them" affiliation. Not so in this case.
To read more thoughts on the topic from AEA President Paula Derks, click here.
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When your company registers 2 or more people to attend one of the AEA Regional Meetings this fall, your company receives a pair of $100 AEA Gift Certificates -- a $200 value!
Oct. 17-19, 2012
The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport
4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
Nov. 12-14, 2012
Hilton Adelaide
233 Victoria Square
Adelaide, Australia 5000
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Have You Seen It Yet?
The digital edition of Avionics News provides easy access for you to keep up-to-date on the latest regulatory issues.
International News and Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs |
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics
The AEA's 2012-13 edition of the Pilot's Guide is now available. Click here to request a single copy or case. |
The Complete 2013 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.
AEA Wants to Know: Are You a Pilot?
The AEA knows many of its members are pilots. But, how many? Please take a few seconds to complete the survey.
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Oct. 1-5, 2012
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.
Register Now! To ensure thorough instruction and dedicated instructor interaction, each class has limited seating. Don't delay: sign up today! |
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