Avionics News May 2014 - 4
Time for Optimism
"A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Winston Churchill
T
here is no better quote to describe the
pessimism relate to the good news I've just shared?
general aviation electronics industry right
Because all of us are hesitant to speak loudly
now. As we approach the mid-year point of 2014,
how our industry may be turning the tide for fear of
there are signs indicating that the health of our
returning to the less-than-spectacular environment
industry is improving. Industry analysts
we have experienced since 2008. We are
report an increase in business aviation
guilty, myself included, of the tendency
flight activity; aircraft shipments
to follow up any optimistic views with
increased in 2013 over 2012; avionics
pessimistic statements. For example,
sales - as reported by the Aircraft
one shop owner shared with me that
Electronics Association Avionics Market
his business activity has dramatically
Report - increased by nearly 7 percent in
increased since the first of the year. But,
Paula Derks
2013 versus 2012. And the first quarter
immediately, he nearly apologized for it by
of 2014 indicates the positive trend will
adding, "I'm sure it's just a fluke, and we
continue.
will be slow again by mid-year." Really? Why?
At the recent AEA International Convention &
Why can't we shout from the rooftops that our
Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., which attracted
businesses may be on the upswing? Why can't we
the largest number of attendees since 2008, both
see this rise in activity as an opportunity to jump
avionics shop attendees and manufacturers'
off the merry-go-round of dismal sales and charge
representatives in the exhibit hall reported an
ahead with a renewed sense of optimism?
increase in sales and customer interest. Even harder
Optimism is having a positive approach. It's
to believe in the poor economic climate we all
asking how to get things done when others have
have endured over the last several years is that
abandoned ship saying they can't be done. If you
some shops have installation backlogs taking them
are reading this column, chances are you haven't
through summer. For the first time in a few years,
abandoned your business. You. Are. Still. Here. And
I actually heard shop owners express difficulty in
so are many opportunities ahead for the general
finding and hiring avionics technicians; they could
aviation electronics industry.
accept more business if they had a larger workforce.
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Avionics News May 2014
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News May 2014
Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View From Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Five Years In
Member Profile
Putting it to Music
Meet the AEA Board of Directors
A Conversation With...
Member Profile
AEAviators
Business Basics
Being Prepared
Study and take the test!
Legal Ease
Aviation Aces
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
Avionics News May 2014 - Intro
Avionics News May 2014 - Cover1
Avionics News May 2014 - Cover2
Avionics News May 2014 - 1
Avionics News May 2014 - 2
Avionics News May 2014 - 3
Avionics News May 2014 - Point of Communication
Avionics News May 2014 - 5
Avionics News May 2014 - AEA Now
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Avionics News May 2014 - 9
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Avionics News May 2014 - 13
Avionics News May 2014 - The View From Washington
Avionics News May 2014 - 15
Avionics News May 2014 - International News and Regulatory Updates
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Avionics News May 2014 - 18
Avionics News May 2014 - 19
Avionics News May 2014 - Five Years In
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Avionics News May 2014 - Member Profile
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Avionics News May 2014 - Putting it to Music
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Avionics News May 2014 - Meet the AEA Board of Directors
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Avionics News May 2014 - A Conversation With...
Avionics News May 2014 - 49
Avionics News May 2014 - Member Profile
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Avionics News May 2014 - AEAviators
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Avionics News May 2014 - Business Basics
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Avionics News May 2014 - Being Prepared
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Avionics News May 2014 - Study and take the test!
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Avionics News May 2014 - Legal Ease
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Avionics News May 2014 - Aviation Aces
Avionics News May 2014 - 73
Avionics News May 2014 - What's New
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Avionics News May 2014 - Marketplace Classifieds
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