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The 57th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade
Show convenes in Nashville, Tenn. The four-day event is the only wholesale
avionics show representing nearly 90 percent of the international governmentcertified avionics shops. It has traditionally been the platform of choice for the
introduction of new avionics products and services.

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AEA Now

The View From Washington by Ric Peri
The value-added equation

International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Homebuilding Panels by Dave Higdon
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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

Clay Lacy Aviation keeps aircraft on the
leading edge of technology

Standards of Participation by Scott M. Spangler

ASTM International gives you a say in new requirements

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke

AEAviators

Creating the Perfect Avionics Suite

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Before & After

Flight-Deck Avionics of Salt Lake City, Utah

Editor
Geoff Hill

What's Working? by Thomas Inman

Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff

Survey Reveals Hiring Trends for the
Aviation Industry
Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

Q&A: The TSA repair station security rule

ADS-B Early Adopters

Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
Don Campion of Banyan Air Service

by Dale Smith

Meet the AEA Awards Nominees

What's New
The source for updates on AEA members

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Radio Reception: How to add customer events to
your shop's marketing mix

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Kirk Fryar of Sarasota Avionics

Clay Lacy

Avionics repair shops weigh in on customer
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Member Profile by Christine Knauer
Tri-Star Technologies makes its mark

PROFILE

Spirit Aeronautics: Seeking growth through increased
sales and additional help

John Gauch of Gulf Coast Avionics

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Advertisers Index * page 52

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Dave Higdon
James A. Hunter
Thomas Inman
Christine Knauer
Greg Laslo
Patricia Luebke
John D. Ruley
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Scott M. Spangler
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