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AVIONICS NEWS
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Point of Communication by Michael Kus

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The annual AEA Rate & Labor Survey examines and compares shop and labor
rates by national and international regions. It also shows benefit/compensation
package information, a profile of technician experience, regional employment
demand and a business outlook perspective. Read more on page 28.

The View from Washington by Ric Peri

ADS-B lessons learned from Down Under

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HONEY ting a century
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Paula R. Derks

International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Shifting redundancy gears by Dave Higdon
Elemental for all-glass, a different approach for analog

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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AEA Rate & Labor Survey

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A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke

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Honeywell Aerospace celebrates a century in aviation

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Brad Thurow of Appareo Systems

Before & After

Porta Air Service of Porta Westfalica, Germany

Meet the AEA board of directors

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Real-world Avionics by John D. Ruley
Mechanical gyros: repair or replace?

by Scott M. Spangler

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Aviation Aces

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Bill Eubanks of Century Flight Systems

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Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland

Senior Writers

Preparing for NCATT's AET certification
and endorsements

Three perspectives on antenna installation,
troubleshooting and repair
by Patricia Luebke

Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff

Avionics technician certifications
by Thomas Inman

Aeronautical Instrumentation thriving in the
South African avionics market

Editor
Geoff Hill

Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser

Jeanne Meade of Velocity Aerospace

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Dirty tricks: How to recognize - and avoid - seven
common business scams

by Christine Knauer

by Scott M. Spangler

Annual economic metrics, opportunities and challenges

Antenna Tech

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