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Oct. 10, 2012
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AERO CHARTER INC. promoted LAURA BURRIS to chief financial officer and director of human resources. Burris also serves on the company's strategic planning board, advising senior management and directing the future of Aero Charter.
 
On Friday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Kansas City campus of AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE will be hosting an aviation awareness workshop at its school.
 
AVIDYNE CORP. announced it has received an STC from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Cessna 182-series aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro PFD from ASPEN AVIONICS. This is the first in a series of DFC90 certifications in aircraft with the Aspen PFD. Follow-on certifications are expected to include the Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron series.
 
DUNCAN AVIATION welcomed TONY GILBERT as the company's new regional manager for the Great Lakes Region in the U.S. Gilbert has been instrumental in setting up several worldwide initiatives for Duncan Aviation in Europe and South America. He returns to the U.S. in this new role, where he is based at it's Battle Creek, Mich., facility.
 
EMBRY-RIDDLE President Dr. JOHN P. JOHNSON and the chancellor of the worldwide campus, Dr. JOHN WATRET, have approved the establishment of the Embry-Riddle worldwide college of business to replace the current worldwide department of business administration.
 
PRO STAR AVIATION LLC. announced its recent appointment of DANIEL HODGINS as sales manager.

 

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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:

 

New Hampshire

 

Airports: 24

Pilots: 3,825

Aircraft: 2,055

Jobs: 8,000

Econ. Impact: $639 million

 

Note: The famous Gee-Bee sport racers were built by the Granville brothers of Madison, N.H.

 

 

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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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Mike Adamson, AEA vice president of member programs and education, sits down with the Aero-News Network at this year's AEA International Convention & Trade Show.
 
 
 
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AEA says FAA Proposes a Significant and  Potentially Damaging Rewrite of Part 145
This proposal is critical, and understanding the FAA's proposal and its intent is extremely important to the continued operation of your business.

This proposal makes wholesale changes to the avionics industry with damaging and costly repercussions. The FAA proposes to remove radio and instrument ratings and allow airframe-rated repair stations to work on radio and instrument components without qualifications or ratings. More...
 
AEA's SMS Program Can Save Repair Stations $$$ From COTS Programs
The AEA has developed a proprietary SMS program designed for maintenance organizations, sized for small businesses and leveraged by the 900-strong repair station membership.

As an AEA member, your company may participate in the AEA SMS program AT NO CHARGE, however, training is mandatory.*

This program has been coordinated with the FAA and Transport Canada Civil Aviation, as well as discussions with the Australian government's Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the European Aviation Safety Agency for future acceptance.

* This training program is mandatory for a repair station's accountable manager or SMS coordinator (if designated) in order to enroll a repair station in the AEA SMS program. The training program will be available at the U.S. Central Regional Meeting next week in Dallas or at the AEA International Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev., March 25-28, 2013.

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2012 Regionals

When your company registers 2 or more people to attend one of theGot2Get2 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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Reg Update June 12
CASA's John McCormick to Speak at AEA South Pacific Regional Meeting
The AEA has invited John McCormick, CASA director of aviation safety, to attend the AEA South Pacific Regional Meeting in Adelaide, Australia, and he has graciously accepted.
 
AEA members may submit questions to CASA regarding the regulations affecting our industry. Be sure to include Wednesday, Nov. 14, in your travel plans, as McCormick will speak to the membership beginning at 8 a.m. More... 
 
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 

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Are you attending AOPA Aviation Summit this week? Make sure to stop by the AEA booth, No. 817, to pick up your free copy of the Pilot's Guide! If you miss us this week, come see the AEA staff at NBAA at booth 2591.

 

Request your FREE copy today!

 

The AEA's 2012-13 edition of the Pilot's Guide is now available. Click here to request a single copy or case. 
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The last day to reserve advertising space in the December issue of Avionics News is TODAY! Don't miss your chance to be included in the Year in Review issue!
 
To advertise in Avionics News, contact Lauren McFarland at laurenm@aea.net.
 
 
 
Avionics News - Take it With You
The voice of the general aviation electronics industry, Avionics News magazine, a monthly publication of the AEA, has now gone mobile so you can take it with you.AN App 
 
The Avionics News mobile app is designed for iPad, iPhone or iOS devices. Simply search the App Store for "Avionics News" or click here.

Once installed, open the Avionics News app and go to the catalog to read issues online or download and read offline.

In addition to the printed copy of the magazine and the iOS app, a digital edition is available for your convenience. To read the October digital issue, click here.
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AEA Scholarship Applications Available Online

The AEA Educational Foundation will award scholarships for the 2013-14 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies. In addition, Universal Avionics is sponsoring a new scholarship available for the first time this year.

 

The foundation was created in 1990 to enhance, promote and secure the future of aviation and the AEA by furthering the education of students, technicians, members of the AEA and others as determined by aviation industry needs.

 

Since its inception, the AEA scholarship program has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. Numerous awards are available, ranging from $1,000 to more than $35,000 each.

 

Requests for complete scholarship packages are available online at www.aea.net/scholarship. The deadline for returning applications is Feb. 15, 2013. Scholarships will be awarded during the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, which takes place March 25-28, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev.

 

For more information about the AEA Educational Foundation, contact Mike Adamson at 816-347-8400 or email mikea@aea.net.

 
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