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This issue covers the highlights and new products introduced at the 58th
annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, which took place in
Dallas, Texas, April 8-11. Read more beginning on page 36.

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The View from Washington by Ric Peri

Leveraging Innovation
by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Publisher
Paula R. Derks

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke

Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff

International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Long Live the NavComm by Dave Higdon

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Business Basics by Greg Laslo

A part technology leader survives in a
more-capable form

Heather Wahl of Cutter Aviation

Fast Air looks forward with new STC, new market

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Dealing Avionics by Scott M. Spangler

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What's Working?

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A New Helicopter Maintenance
Association is Born by R. Fred Polak

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What's New

Father-son team create Aircraft and Avionics Sales Inc.

Creating a symbiotic relationship with a manufacturer

Aisles of Smiles by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

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Being brilliant ... How to boost your creativity
to build your business
by Thomas Inman

Aspen Avionics: Staying Connected

The source for updates on AEA members

The 2015 AEA International Convention & Trade Show -
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AEA 2015: New Product Introductions

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Marketplace Classifieds

Jobs, equipment, calibration services & more

Advertisers Index * page 26

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Senior Writers

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