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International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Five Years In by Dave Higdon
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Highlighting the 2014 AEA International
Convention & Trade Show

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Nicholas Butts of Appareo Systems

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

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Rick Plute of Guardian Avionics

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Western Airways finds the right balance

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Publisher
Paula R. Derks
Editor
Geoff Hill

Being Prepared by Christine Knauer

Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland

What to consider when an inspector shows up
at your door

Study and take the test! by Thomas Inman

Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
What's New
The source for updates on AEA members

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Tim Brouwer of Mayday Avionics

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke

AVIONICS NEWS
is a monthly publication of the
Aircraft Electronics Association®

Put your heart in it ... 10 ways to get out of your rut
and love your job again

The shifting FAA paradigm of 'Design
Organization' ... Could it affect you?

Meet the AEA Board of Directors

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AEAviators

AET certification and endorsement exams available
for free to all AEA Regional Meeting attendees

Putting it to Music by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

by Joseph E. (Jeb Burnside)

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

David Loso of Jet Aviation St. Louis

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This issue highlights the 57th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show,
which took place March 12-15, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The worldwide avionics
industry came together in huge numbers - the largest attendance since 2008 - for
networking and new products, plus training and career advancement. In addition,
the AEA board elected David Loso as its new chairman. Read more on page 30.

Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, equipment, calibration, services & more

Advertisers Index * page 19

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Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser
Senior Writers

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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