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AEM CORP. announced the availability of a 'mobile' version of its website. When accessing www.aem-corp.com, the site will automatically detect if you are on a mobile device, redirecting you to the mobile site.
According to AOPA News, general aviation accidents and fatalities declined in 2010 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new National Transportation Safety Board data. In total number, the 1,435 GA accidents marked a 20-year low, even as estimated total flight hours began to climb for the first time since the Great Recession began. There were 450 GA accident fatalities in 2010, down from 478 in 2009.
ASSOCIATED AIR CENTER, StandardAero's large transport category, VIP Aircraft Completions Center in Dallas, Texas, announced it has achieved supplemental type certification for the installation of an Aircell ATG-5000 wireless internet on a Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The STC was accomplished with the support of the company's business aviation completion facility in Springfield, Ill.
AVIONICS & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION GROUP announced its partner, and avionics manufacturer SHADIN AVIONICS, has completed early development milestones for the iPad flyTab EFB avionics interface module. The AIM has completed initial functional milestones and satisfied stability testing of its passive iOS interface for Class 2 iPad EFB integrations.
The aviation program at KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY'S Salina campus has added five new Cessna Skyhawk 172 G100s to the university's fleet of learning aircraft.
SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES PLC announced JOHN MEAHAN has been appointed as international sales and marketing director.
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General Aviation:
A State-by-State Economic Impact Survey
The Alliance for Aviation Across America recently launched a wide-scale economic impact survey to outline the benefit of general aviation on businesses, local economies and communities around the nation. AEA Wired will highlight a different state each issue:
Hawaii
Airports: 13
Pilots: 4,996
Aircraft: 1005
Jobs: 58,234
Econ. Impact: $412 Million
Per Capita: $307
Notes: There are 1.06 million takeoffs and landings yearly in Hawaii.
Source: Alliance for Aviation Across America
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AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION
816-347-8400
info@aea.net
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Congressional General Aviation Caucus Continues to Grow
General Aviation Caucuses were formed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in 2009, to inform members and staff about the importance of GA to the nation's economy and transportation system. To date, 169 members of the U.S. Congress have signed on to the General Aviation Caucus. Click below to see if your elected representative is a member. If not, please contact them immediately and ask them to join the GA Caucus to promote the value of the general aviation industry to our nation's economy.
CURRENT LIST OF CAUCUS MEMBERS
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2012 AEA Regional Meeting Dates and Locations
The Aircraft Electronics Association has secured dates and locations for five of its seven regional meetings in 2012. Each AEA Regional Meeting attracts 100-200 attendees for two-to-three days of regulatory and technical seminars, business management sessions and exhibits. The AEA Regional Meetings provide a forum to see, hear and learn about all the new technology on the market, network with industry peers and discover the best practices of the general aviation electronics repair station industry. Below are the events that have been confirmed for 2012.
AEA Canada Regional Meeting
Aug. 28-29, 2012
Calgary, Alberta,Canada
Sheraton Caviler
AEA West Regional Meeting
Sept. 11-13, 2012
Reno, Nev.
Grand Sierra Resort
AEA East Regional Meeting
Sept. 26-28, 2012
Naples, Fla.
Naples Grande Beach Resort
AEA Central Regional Meeting
Oct. 17-19, 2012
Dallas, Texas
Westin DFW Airport
AEA South Pacific Regional Meeting
Nov. 12-14, 2012
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide Hilton Hotel
The dates for the AEA Europe and AEA Latin America Regional Meetings will be announced at a later date.
For more information about the AEA Regional Meetings, visit www.aea.net/regional.
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Rotorcraft Round Table
FAA and Industry Discuss the Next Generation of Helicopter Avionics
Hosted by the Aircraft Electronics Association
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2012
AEA International Headquarters
Lee's Summit, MO (A suburb of Kansas City)
FAA officials, including leadership from the FAA Rotorcraft Directorate, Small Airplane Directorate and Flight Standards, plan to meet with rotorcraft OEMs, avionics OEMs and rotorcraft MROs to discuss issues and challenges in certifying and installing lifesaving avionics technologies in the cockpits of helicopters in a safe and affordable manner. This three-day forum will take place at the Derby Center for Professional Development at AEA's international headquarters offices near Kansas City, Mo.
Register Now!
For information, contact Ric Peri, vice president of government and industry affairs, at ricp@aea.net.
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics
Request your FREE copy today!
The AEA's 2011-12 edition of the Pilot's Guide to Avionics is now available. Click Here to request a single copy or case.
Advertising opportunities for the 2012-13 PG2A are now available!
To advertise in the PG2A, contact Linda Adams at lindaa@aea.net.
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AEA Members Regard Avionics News Magazine as Their No. 1 Association Benefit
The last day to reserve advertising space in the March issue of Avionics News is Jan. 18! Don't miss your chance to be included in the Bonus Distribution issue: WAI Conference!
To advertise in Avionics News, contact Lauren McFarland at
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2011 Avionics News Technical Training Exam Online
Satisfy your requirements for refresher training and build hours toward the FAA AMT awards program, IA renewal and the AEA's Avionics Training Excellence Award.
FAA-Accepted Training
8 hours toward IA renewal
8 hours toward AMT awards
The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Numerous scholarships are available and each range from $1,000 to more than $35,000.
Please Note:The deadline for returning all applications is Feb. 15, 2012.
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