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AEROFRAME AIREPAIRS of Memphis Tenn., has recently signed a licensing agreement with HONEYWELL for the Honeywell Grimes products. This license includes lighting products, annunciator panels, windshield wiper components and more for commercial, general aviation, corporate and military platforms.
ASTRONICS CORP. announced it has acquired privately-held Ballard Technology Inc., an Everett, Wash., company that designs and produces avionics interface solutions for defense and commercial aerospace applications.
GARMIN announced it has received the European Aviation Safety Agency's validation of the U.S. STC for the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics. With this validation, these avionics are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of European-registered general aviation aircraft.
After a successful collaboration with the Brevard County Commission and the Titusville City Council, PROFESSIONAL AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES, a Greenwich AeroGroup Co., recently broke ground on a 20,000-square-foot expansion that solidifies the company's commitment to Titusville and aviation jobs in Brevard County.
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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:
Florida
Airports: 128
Pilots: 77,225
Aircraft: 25,328
Jobs: 23,000
Econ. Impact: $7.5 Billion
Per Capita: $462
Notes: 80 percent of all air operations in Florida are GA.
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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Letter to Protect Public-Use Recreational and Backcountry Airstrips
Congressman Sam Graves and Congressman John Barrow recently sent a letter to members of Congress who belong to the House General Aviation Caucus to inform them of the unintended consequences that might result from H.R. 1505, the National Lands and Federal Security Protection Act; the closure of public-use recreational and backcountry airstrips. More...
We 'Hope' You 'Like' Us!
In the spirit of the season, between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31, for every AEA member who "likes" us on Facebook and/or joins the AEA group on LinkedIn, the AEA will donate $1 to Wings of Hope, a nonprofit organization that specializes in helping people in need of free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes, as well as poverty reduction strategies.
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Don't Miss the Early Bird Discount
Register by Jan. 4 and Save $125* Off the On-site Fee!
A full registration includes all AEA Fast Trak sessions, seminars and technical workshops, as well as AEA Exhibit Hall entrance for three days and the AEA's First-Nighter Party, Awards Luncheon and Farewell Reception.
(*Early Bird Price: $525 / On-site Price: $650)
Visit www.aea.net/convention for announcements and updates. |
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Rotorcraft Roundtable
FAA and Industry Discuss the Next Generation of Helicopter Avionics
Jan. 31- Feb. 2, 2012
AEA International Headquarters
Lee's Summit, MO
FAA officials, including leadership from the FAA Rotorcraft Directorate and Small Airplane Directorate, plan to meet with industry to discuss issues and challenges in certifying and installing life saving avionics technologies in the cockpits of helicopters in a safe and affordable manner.
For information, contact Ric Peri, vice president of government and industry affairs, at ricp@aea.net. |
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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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AEA Members Regard Avionics News Magazine as Their No. 1 Association Benefit
The last day to reserve advertising space in the February issue of Avionics News is Friday, Dec. 16! Don't miss your chance to be included in the Bonus Distribution issue: HAI Heli-Expo 2012!
To advertise in Avionics News, contact Lauren McFarland at
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Basic Wiring and Avionics Installation Course
Only a Few Spots Remain; Register Today Before the Class Is Full!
January 4-6, 2012
Derby Center for Professional Development
AEA International Headquarters
Lee's Summit, MO (A suburb of Kansas City)
The Basic Wiring & Avionics Installation Course is for currently employed repair station personnel, A&P mechanics and others interested in improving or acquiring the skills necessary to perform avionics installations in general aviation aircraft.
Class size is limited to 24 participants!
Did You Know?
The AEA has an informational section on its website for members to use that answers "The Ins and Outs of ADS-B." Association, industry and government resources will be added and updated on a continual basis. AEA members can find this section at www.aea.net/ads-b.
www.aea.net
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