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

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AEA serves diverse membership with
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AEA Now

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The View from Washington by Ric Peri

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International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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FMS Evolution for Light GA by Dave Higdon

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AEA Rate & Labor Survey by Scott M. Spangler

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Before & After

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New energy in battery technology

RENNSTEIG grows its German toolmaking business

Optimism for growth amid economic uncertainty

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
Chris Haskell of Apex Aviation

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Flight hours on the rise

JSfirm.com business aviation survey results

AMI Aviation Services of Sanford, Florida

catches on

Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland

What's Working? by Thomas Inman

English Field Aviation: Innovative practices to
exceed customer expectations

Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
Bucky Oliver, founder of Jetcraft

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Pilots in command: How to sell to 'self-educated'
customers

Before & After

Workers' compensation insurance is essential
for your business

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What's New

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Genave Italiana keeps avionics flying in the Alps

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Editor
Geoff Hill
Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff

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Aviation Insurance 101 by Bryan Averill

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FMS-level flight control is possible with more
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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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