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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

DFW Instrument Corporation adds capabilities

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Keeping a business in the family
by Scott M. Spangler

TGH Aviation trusts its third generation and is
working its fourth

Are digital avionics secure? by Christine Knauer
A security nightmare for businesses

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A Conversation With ... by Patricia Luebke

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Meet the AEA board of directors

Drew Brown of Absolute Aviation

by Christine Knauer

Rick Garcia of Gulf Coast Avionics

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Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
Chad Kubick of Kubick Aviation

Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

A Supreme Court case could dictate just how
arbitrary the law can be

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Task master: Why you should ignore the
myth of multitasking

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

ATEQ-Omicron gains respect in U.S. market

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AEA members unveil new ADS-B solutions
at AirVenture by Geoff Hill

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What's New
The source for updates on AEA members

Before & After

Avionik Straubing of Straubing, Germany

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The Autonomous Navigation Systems
AET Endorsement by Thomas Inman

Exam available for free to all AEA U.S. Regional
Meeting attendees

Solutions parallel paper management - but easier

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The View from Washington by Ric Peri
International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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DFW Instrument Corporation recently expanded its services, adding
authorized Rockwell Collins dealership to its long list of capabilities. Based in
Addison, Texas, the FAA-certified repair station provides maintenance, repair
and overhaul services. Read more on page 24.

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Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, equipment, calibration, services & more

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