ABOVE: Gunter Hemmel of Avionik Straubing in Germany, proudly carries the German flag during a ceremony recognizing AEA’s international members. LEFT: Bidders lock in their final amounts in the waning seconds of the silent auction to benefit the AEA Educational Foundation. More than $81,500 was raised for the foundation. 2012 Aircraft Electronics Association ABOVE: More than 110 companies showed off the latest avionics technology in the AEA Exhibit Hall. TOP LEFT: A setting sun across the Potomac River provides a scenic backdrop for the AEA’s First-Nighter Party, the Crab & Beer Fest. ABOVE LEFT: Attendees stream into the AEA Exhibit Hall after the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. avionics news See More Convention Photos Online at: www.aea.net/2012photos • june 2012 29http://www.aea.net/2012photos