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This issue highlights the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, which took place April 3-6, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Avionics News reporter Jeb Burnside recaps the convention beginning on page 20. In addition, 27 new products and services were introduced to the market at the event. Read more on page 30.
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Point of Communication by Chuck Freeland
My Take on the AEA Convention

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AEA Now The View From Washington by Ric Peri
Taking Care of Our Own

Publisher Paula R. Derks

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Seizing Opportunity by Scott M. Spangler

It’s How Rockford’s Avionics Place Does Business

Editor Geoff Hill Managing Editor Jeff Kirchhoff Copy Editor Jenna Kramer Advertising Linda Adams Lauren McFarland Circulation Manager Jenna Kramer
Senior Writers

International News and Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri Taking Back Our Industry
by Joesph E. (Jeb) Burnside

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
Kevin Hayes of DPI Labs

What’s Up With Backup Instruments?
by Dale Smith

Recapping the 2012 AEA International Convention & Trade Show

New Avionics Products Highlighted By Flexibility, Connectivity and Capability
by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Avotek Offers State-of-the-Art Aviation Maintenance Training Technology

Theory & Practice by Thomas Inman

David Turnbull, Transport Canada Director, National Aircraft Certification

Industry Profile by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

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Pro·to·col by Patricia Luebke
Passing the Envelope at Work

Ric Peri Jason Dickstein
Contributing Writers Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside Dave Higdon Thomas Inman Christine Knauer Greg Laslo Patricia Luebke John D. Ruley Dale Smith Scott M. Spangler
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Member Profile by Christine Knauer Aspen & Avidyne by Dave Higdon

How to Get - and Use - Customer Feedback

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

AirNet Aviation Services, Columbus, Ohio

What’s New

The Source for Updates on AEA Members

Bringing Glass & FMS to the Masses Without Massive Expense

Marketplace Classifieds

Jobs, Equipment, Calibration, Services & More

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