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Moving Forward in 2013

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The January 2013 issue marks the beginning of a year-long celebration commemorating the extraordinary 50-year history of Avionics News. During the next 12 months, Avionics News will look back with fondness and reflect on its grand history, beginning with a special feature on page 34.

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AEA Now The View From Washington by Ric Peri
Safety Management Systems

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Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke

Publisher Paula R. Derks Editor Geoff Hill Managing Editor Jeff Kirchhoff Copy Editor Jenna Kramer Advertising Linda Adams Lauren McFarland Circulation Manager Jenna Kramer
Senior Writers

International News and Regulatory Updates
by Ric Peri and James A. Hunter

Kevin Gould, president of Bendix/King by Honeywell

Member Profile by Christine Knauer Business Basics by Greg Laslo

ARC Avionics Corp. of Miami Springs, Fla.

Renewal & Revival in Albuquerque
by Dave Higdon

Bendix/King by Honeywell’s Rebuilding Effort Promises a Revamped Product Line

Follow the Leads: How to Nurture Prospects Through the Buying Cycle

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer
Canadore College School of Aviation

Using Inspiration to Motivate Today’s Students by Thomas Inman AEAviators by Jenna Kramer

Change of Ownership by Scott M. Spangler

Ryan Reid of Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics

Ric Peri Jason Dickstein
Contributing Writers Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside Dave Higdon James A. Hunter Thomas Inman Christine Knauer Greg Laslo Patricia Luebke John D. Ruley Dale Smith Scott M. Spangler
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Avionics News Celebrates 50 Years of History
by Avionics News Staff

International Maintenance Manual Rules: In the Works

Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

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A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
Cisco Hernandez of DAC International

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What’s New

The Source for Updates on AEA Members

Ten New Year’s Resolutions for your Business by Christine Knauer

Marketplace Classifieds

Jobs, Equipment, Calibration, Services & More

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