ANN Will Be In Palm Springs!
Aero-News is looking
ahead -- and forward -- to spending some time in sunny Palm
Springs, CA for the 49th annual Aircraft Electronics Association
International Convention & Trade Show in April.
Representatives with the AEA tell Aero-News space is limited for
additional exhibitors as the trade show floor, as over 150
exhibitors have been signed to participate in the show.
During the annual AEA Convention -- which takes place from April
19-22 at the Palm Springs Convention Center -- the AEA
Exhibit Hall will be filled with avionics and instrument
manufacturers and distributors showcasing the industry’s
latest innovations in technology, along with shop owners, managers
and technicians. The show is dedicated to providing those in the
avionics industry with the chance to participate, network and
extract valuable information to boost their business.
Training Opportunities Through AEA
In addition to the three-day AEA Trade Show, the annual
convention will feature more than 75 hours of training sessions to
choose from, hundreds of new ideas and countless learning
opportunities. Informative “Fast Trak Sessions” will be
available on opening day of the AEA Convention, Wednesday, April
19, and offer a choice of eight-hour or four-hour workshops. Fast
Traks range from in-depth technical sessions to resources for small
business management.
Fast Trak Sessions, including workshops presented by Garmin and
Global Jet Services, offer the following topics:
- "A Logical Approach to
Troubleshooting and Auto Flight Control Systems."
- "Aviation Customer Service and Communication."
- "G1000 Training and CNI Product Line Refresher Training,"
includes new autopilot and weather radar systems."
- "Marketing Fundamentals—Associates in Entrepreneurship
Education."
- "Repair Station Training Program—Management."
- "Hazmat/OSHA/EPA and Security."
- "Communicating Human Factors Information in a Clear and Usable
Manner."
- "Finance Fundamentals—Associates in Entrepreneurship
Education."
On Thursday, April 21, the Regulatory Round Table, presented by
Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs,
will provide a review and update of the latest regulatory issues
affecting technicians and repair stations. Also on Thursday, more
than 30 manufacturers will give new product introductions. On
Friday, April 22, three Regulatory Panels featuring senior FAA
officials will be available.
On the last day of the AEA Convention, Saturday, April 22, AEA
will present 28 Technical Training Workshops on new equipment
installations, troubleshooting, sales techniques, service and
repair. Not only do the workshops provide valuable information to
technicians, they also qualify as FAA-recognized training hours
toward the Aviation Maintenance Training Awards Program and
Inspection Authorization Renewal.
This year’s Technical Training Workshops will be presented
by Aero-Flex, Aircell, Airtechnics, Aspen Avionics, Avidyne,
Chelton Flight Systems, Chelton Inc., Comant Industries, Crossbow
Tech., Global Jet Services, Honeywell, International Communications
Group, L-3 Avionics Systems, Mobile Electronics, Nav-Aids Ltd.,
Revue Thommen AG Switzerland, Rosen Aviation, Sandel Avionics,
Shadin Avionics, S-Tec, Trans-Cal Industries, and Universal
Avionics Corp.
Looking Ahead
AEA has also announced
dates and locations for all its International Convention &
Trade Shows through 2011 -- including AEA's 50th anniversary
celebration, which will take place at one of the association's most
popular convention sites — Reno.
- 2007 (50th anniversary): Reno, NV, from March 28-31, at the
Reno Hilton.
- 2008: Washington, DC, from April 23-26, at the Gaylord
National.
- 2009: Dallas, TX, from April 1-4, at the Gaylord Texan.
- 2010: Orlando, FL, from April 7-10, at the Gaylord Palm.
- 2011: Reno, NV, from March 30-April 2, at the Reno Hilton.