AEA Amplified

With more than 20 years of aviation experience, Brad Sutphin joined Texas Aerospace Technologies in June 2021 as its vice president to drive global sales and business development. Sutphin earned his associate degree in applied sciences of aviation from Westwood College of Aviation Technology along with an airframe and powerplant certificate. Learn more about Sutphin and his company and tune in for a conversation about the economic issues facing the aviation industry in this episode of AEA Amplified.

A senior maintenance trainer for Cirrus Aircraft, Mike Berryhill is a highly accomplished aviation professional with an illustrious career spanning 34 years marked by dedicated service, leadership roles, and a profound impact on the industry. He was recently elected to serve as the new chairman by the AEA board of directors after serving as vice chairman the past three years. No stranger to avionics professionals, this episode of AEA Amplified takes a deep dive into his vision for the association in the years ahead.

Over the last several years, the AEA has engaged in discussions with members and nonmembers on the need for advocacy in the delegate/aircraft certification areas. Join us for a roundtable discussion with members of the AEA delegates subcommittee to learn when you should get a delegate involved, the benefits a delegate can offer, and how the AEA provides a voice for delegates with the international regulators in this episode of AEA Amplified.

Innovative Advantage's Audio Video Distribution System (AVDS) is designed to integrate with any cabin management system, and the company has spent two decades focusing on the audio, video, and Ethernet over fiber distribution in business aircraft. IA is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and continues to innovate, create, and fine-tune the AVDS backbone. Tune into IA's president, Greg Cornell, and discover the company's success story in this episode of AEA Amplified.

Many avionics repair stations have been successful in recruiting, hiring and training their own technicians. However, in light of the many challenges facing the industry, this episode discusses hiring challenges, rules governing training, recency of experience and documentation, training programs, and the “Moss interpretation” on supervision. Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon leads a Q&A discussion with the AEA's Ric Peri in this edition of “Shop Talk” on AEA Amplified.. Sponsored by Aviation Design and Supply

Honeywell's 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jets worth $280 billion will be delivered over the next decade, an increase in value from last year's survey forecast. The report noted that the five-year new jet purchase plans of business aviation operators surveyed remained on par with last year's results, indicating that demand for new aircraft is stabilizing well above pre-pandemic levels. Get the Honeywell report's key findings from Kevin Schwab in this episode of AEA Amplified.  

Private pilots and corporate operators now have the added benefit of easily locating AEA member companies through iFlightPlanner. This new service will help thousands of pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner's web-based platforms (www.iflightplanner.com/airports), including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS. The collaboration is expected to expand to additional countries in the future. Andy Matthews, co-founder of iFlightPlanner, has the details in this episode of AEA Amplified.

When Lyle Jansma began upgrading his Cessna 172 a few years ago, he did not anticipate it would evolve into a side gig helping owner-operators build instrument panels. Or that it would lead him to opening a new business, Six Pack Aero, at Bellingham International Airport. Today, the AEA provisional member manufactures the Legacy XL Stationary Panel, the first and only STC/PMA-approved Cessna 172 instrument panel upgrade solution for installing a standard six-pack layout or a 10-inch primary flight display. Learn the importance of knowing the structural role of stationary panels from Jansma in this episode of AEA Amplified.

EBIS was created in 1999 to tackle unsolved challenges with running an aviation maintenance shop. With more than 300 shops adopting the company's software, EBIS has been helping drive digital transformation in the aviation industry for 25 years. Learn how to efficiently track work orders, scheduling, inventory, warranty claims, and much more from co-founder Eric Baal and general manager Santosh Nachu in this episode of AEA Amplified.   Sponsored by Avionics News

Maintenance isn't done until the paperwork is completed. This “Shop Talk” investigates the recordkeeping requirements for maintenance, repair stations, and best practices to include the differences between required records for work performed for Part 135 operators versus Part 91 operators; the records that must be maintained on parts; and the best way to design and document inspections so that they meet regulatory requirements without impairing the business. Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon leads a Q&A discussion with the AEA's Ric Peri in this edition of “Shop Talk” on AEA Amplified. Sponsored by Aviation Design and Supply

What do you look for when interviewing candidates and managing millennials and Generation Z? How do you shop for consumables and bill them? And when was the last time you raised your rates and what was the response? Join us for a revealing and authentic conversation with three experienced AEA members as they share insightful tips in leading an avionics business. Jaramey Ham of Aviation Design and Supply, Richard Authement of Auto's Aviation, and Dave Hainline of Ramona Avionics share their real-word insights in this edition of “Shop Talk” on AEA Amplified.   Sponsored by Aviation Design and Supply

This episode discusses the installation of avionics in light general aviation aircraft with a focus on classifying the alteration, availability of installation data, and the approval requirement for radios. Brian Yablon of Air Sense Avionics, a practicing electrical engineer, founded his repair station in 2018 after a rewarding career in electrical design and engineering management with a Fortune 100 company. He left the corporate grind to combine his passion for aviation and electronics. As the owner of an FAA-certified repair station, Yablon has expanded his knowledge and understanding by frequently asking questions on the regulatory front to Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs. Yablon leads a discussion with Peri to share some of his questions with the AEA membership. Join us for the first installment of “Shop Talk” in this episode of AEA Amplified.

As chief executive officer of SmartSky Networks, Dave Helfgott is responsible for the company's strategic direction and driving the completion, launch and expansion of its broadband air-to-ground network. An industry veteran of more than 20 years, Helfgott has extensive experience in airborne communications, satellite broadband, mobile telecommunications, and commercial and government SATCOM networking services. Headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, and an AEA member company since 2014, learn more about SmartSky from its senior leader in this episode of AEA Amplified.

Ryan Hawk, who will give the keynote address at the 2024 AEA Convention in Dallas, is the host of The Learning Leader Show and has recorded more than 500 podcast episodes over the past eight years. Hawk worked in corporate America for 12 years, starting as an entry-level telephonic sales rep and worked his way to manager, director, and ultimately vice president of sales for a multibillion-dollar company. When he's not recording podcasts or writing books, Hawk helps leaders be more effective. Learn more about Ryan Hawk in this episode of AEA Amplified. Ryan Hawk - The Learning Leader Show

When aircraft operators want to modify their systems or install new technology in older aircraft to increase safety, they turn to Kevin Barton, a certification specialist and founder of Bartronix Aerospace Services. Headquartered in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada, Bartronix provides avionics and electrical systems engineering, design and certification services for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. A Transport Canada design approval representative (DAR), Barton is the expert behind the company with more than 20 years of industry experience. Learn more about the state of the industry in Canada and the importance of delegates in this episode of AEA Amplified.

Learn about the benefits of Gogo's network migrating to LTE combined with its AVANCE systems. Dave Salvador, aftermarket channel vice president for Gogo Business Aviation, explains why selecting the right solution is critical for everything needed today and for what is coming in 2024. Don't miss this important update from Gogo in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Avionics News.

Honeywell's 32nd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $278 billion from 2024 to 2033. Meanwhile, fleet expansion plans have increased for the third consecutive year, and operators show a greater interest in reducing carbon emissions. Get the report's key findings from Javier Jimenez Serrano, strategy and market research manager at Honeywell Aerospace, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Peregrine, a Denver-based aircraft certification service provider with over 14 years of supplemental type certificate development experience and an AEA member company since 2009, recently received its Organization Designation Authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration. This designation allows Peregrine to develop and approve many types of STCs for Part 23, Part 25, Part 27 and Part 29 aircraft on behalf of the FAA. David Rankin, Peregrine founder and ODA administrator, explains how this delegation allows the company to process engineering approvals on a streamlined, expedited basis and mitigate the effects of the FAA's heavy workload and long lead times in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The rapidly changing world of avionics installation is why ASTM's Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel created the new Aircraft Electronics Installation Technician standards as the latest endorsement to AET certification. The AET and its endorsements are an important element in promoting avionics technician careers and developing a workforce with a culture of quality, safety and excellence. Learn the ins and outs of the new AEIT endorsement from Nick Brown, AEA director of workforce development, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Aviation Design and Supply was founded in 2023 by a team of visionary avionics professionals and electrical engineers with over 75 years of combined experience in the industry. Its mission is to revolutionize general aviation by making it easier for clients to install and maintain their avionics systems with autopilot installation hardware kits, tail number specific custom avionics engineering packages, and work management software. ADS President Jaramey Ham shares the company's fast track to success in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and its True Blue Power division continue to introduce trusted products for the general aviation market with the Flex 2-inch digital standbys, as well as two new lithium-ion main ship batteries designed for Part 23 aircraft. First announced at the 2023 AEA International Convention & Trade Show in April, the digital 3-Pack will help modernize general aviation cockpits by replacing older mechanical 2-inch instruments. Additionally, True Blue Power unveiled the certified TB14 (13 amp-hour) for 28-volt aircraft and TB28-12V (26 amp-hour) for 14-volt aircraft. Learn more about these new products from Matt Harrah, senior vice president of technology and products, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Collins Aerospace brings repair stations in the United States up to date on its 5G resilient radar altimeters. With expected AML STC completion in the second quarter of 2023 on the ALT 1000+ and ALT 4000+, learn the latest from the company's senior director of sales, Marc Ayala, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

At the 2023 AEA International Convention & Trade Show, Garmin introduced PlaneSync, a connected aircraft management system that simplifies aircraft ownership by automating database updates, providing real-time aircraft status, and more. Available for both forward-fit and retrofit applications, PlaneSync technology is designed to bring new levels of connectivity and convenience to aircraft owners and operators alike. Jim Alpiser, director of aviation aftermarket sales for Garmin, has the latest information about PlaneSync in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The 66th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida, April 24-27, 2023. Avionics technicians and small-business owners will reconnect with their manufacturer and distributor representatives, train on the latest products, and learn industry best practices. Two full days of exhibits with more than 130 companies await. Tune in for a sneak peek of this year's event with AEA President and CEO Mike Adamson in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association recently unveiled the 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. When compared to 2021, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments, and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6%. Take a deep dive into the data and the state of the industry with Jens Hennig, GAMA vice president of operations, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The Federal Aviation Administration published a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Jan. 11, 2023, that would amend the applicability of safety management systems. Noticeably absent from the proposal is Part 145 approved maintenance organizations. But what does this truly mean for AEA member companies and the aviation industry? Learn the latest on this important topic from Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

ALTO Aviation is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing high-end cabin audio and entertainment systems for business aviation aircraft. Now celebrating 25 years in business, the company offers a wide range of products sold to most major OEMs and installed by authorized retrofit companies. ALTO also manufactures precision sheet metal and machined parts for multiple industries and aerospace. An AEA member company since 2003, ALTO Aviation President Don Hamilton and Vice President of Engineering and R&D Steve Scarlata share their company's success story in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

With over two decades of managing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention programs, NATA Compliance Services collaborates with the Aircraft Electronics Association to help member companies develop programs that provide accurate, fast and reliable solutions for a safe and compliant drug-free workplace. Acting as a third-party administrator, NATACS is the one-stop solution for your repair station's anti-drug and alcohol program needs. Learn the ins and outs on how NATACS can help your business in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Honeywell's 31st annual Global Business Aviation Outlook projects up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $274 billion from 2023 to 2032, which is up 15% in both deliveries and expenditures from the same 10-year forecast a year ago. Learn all the key findings from Javier Jimenez Serrano, strategy and market research manager at Honeywell Aerospace, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Forge Flightworks CEO Mark Lee turned to automotive interiors expert Gil Vigil of Speed & Design to help the shop expand beyond the avionics business. Vigil brings his award-winning craftsmanship and experience from working on premier custom cars to the aviation industry, allowing Forge Flightworks to offer its customers a new service – premier-quality aircraft interior upgrades. In this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company, Lee and Vigil share their unique story on how they have successfully grown their repair station in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director for aviation, discusses a variety of important topics impacting the avionics industry and the company's dealer network in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The Aircraft Electronics Association is collaborating with NextOp to connect U.S. veterans and military members with career opportunities in the avionics industry. NextOp recruits, develops and places high-performing middle-enlisted (E-3 to E-7) leaders into industry careers. For qualified candidates, NextOp employment coordinators will partner with enlisted service members and veterans through every step of the process until the individual finds, receives and accepts an offer of employment. For AEA businesses looking to hire, NextOp will support each company to develop and execute their veteran hiring and retention strategies. Learn more from Patrick McManus, employment coordinator for NextOp, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Bill Hanf began his avionics career in the United States Marine Corps. Today, he is the owner and president of Green Mountain Avionics in Middlebury, Vermont, a company he founded in 2011. During the recent AEA Convention in New Orleans, the association's board of directors elected Hanf as its new chairman. Learn more about Hanf's avionics career and how he plans to lead the association in the years ahead in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Garry Joyce recently completed a successful three-year term as chair of the AEA's board of directors. Under his leadership, the association completed a strategic planning process to set the course for the years ahead while navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, and workforce development challenges. Joyce is the co-owner of IAE, which is located at Little Staughton Airfield in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, and he is the first AEA chairman from outside North America. He reflects on his time as AEA chairman and looks ahead to the future in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The 65th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 28-31, 2022. Avionics technicians and small-business owners will reconnect with their manufacturer and distributor representatives, train on the latest products, and learn industry best practices. Two full days of exhibits with more than 120 companies await. Tune in for a sneak peek of this year's event with AEA President and CEO Mike Adamson in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

With a history that dates back to 1923 (1968 for IFR), VIAVI Solutions' Avionics Test group out of Wichita, Kansas, is a leader in design and manufacture of avionics test equipment. The company provides accurate, reliable and cost-effective test solutions for maintenance needs. One of the company's latest innovations is the AVX-10K for testing navigation, communications and surveillance gear – in and around the aircraft or on the test bench. Learn more from Guy Hill, director of avionics test products at VIAVI Solutions, along with Kerry Crawford, product manager of avionics test products, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Kent Career Tech Center offers aviation maintenance and electronics programs to high school students in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this episode of AEA Amplified, we visit with instructors Nick Brown and Josh Miller to learn how Kent Career Tech Center is a model program for other schools to follow in educating the next generation of avionics technicians. AEA Amplified is sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation, has all the details on Gogo's 5G air-to-ground network and onboard equipment in this episode of AEA Amplified. Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. An AEA member company since 1992, Gogo offers a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, in-flight entertainment and voice solutions. The company's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types. This episode is sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, SKYTRAC Systems has been a full-service data-driven solutions provider for private, business, commercial, and military aviation since 1986. Today, its systems are certified on more than 900 airframes with over 7,500 users around the globe. From performance trending and operations reporting to real-time asset tracking and situational awareness – SKYTRAC offers a one-stop response to meeting the needs of its customers. Company executive Ray Larkin has the latest scoop on what's next for SKYTRAC in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

WBParts is on a mission to help avionics shops be more productive and profitable. Headquartered in Palm Bay, Florida, the company offers a free work-order software called AMI – Aircraft Maintenance & Inventory System – that helps AEA members streamline their business. Learn how AMI works and how it can enhance the bottom line for avionics shops from Jaramey Ham, the company's business development manager, in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Avidyne Corp. recently introduced its all-new Vantage Flight Display System. Designed for forward-fit and retrofit applications in a variety of display formats, the company's first certification of Vantage displays will be as a retrofit for Cirrus aircraft equipped with the Entegra PFD and MFD flight deck. An AEA member company since 1995, Avidyne's Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. Avidyne President Dan Schwinn has all the details in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The 64th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the place to be for avionics training, networking, new product introductions and more. The four-day event takes place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, June 22-25, 2021. Avionics technicians and small-business owners will reconnect with their manufacturer and distributor representatives, train on the latest products, and learn industry best practices. Two full days of exhibits with 120 companies await. Tune in for a sneak peek of this year's event with AEA President and CEO Mike Adamson in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

The countdown to AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 is in full swing, and EAA Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Jack Pelton offers a preview into the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. While some areas may look different at Oshkosh this year, the feeling will be the same as the aviation community reunites to celebrate flight. Tune in for a glimpse at how planning for this year’s event is taking off in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

In 2021, EDMO Distributors is celebrating the golden anniversary of its everyday embodiment of its motto, “Quality and Excellence, Whatever it Takes,” in serving the thousands of civilian, commercial, and military avionics shops with a multitude of products and components. Named the AEA Associate Member of the Year in 2020, EDMO now stocks more than 26,000 ready-to-ship parts from more than 300 manufacturers. An AEA member company since 1977 with headquarters in Spokane Valley, Washington, EDMO President Mike Schmidt offers insight into the company’s organic growth during the last 50 years in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

An AEA member company since 1981, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics recently introduced the Flex MD23 Series that features a customizable configuration (inputs and outputs), user interface and graphics, enabling it to function as a custom display, controller and data converter. The 2-inch digital instrument can be customized to receive and display ARINC 429, analog, discrete, frequency, temperature, absolute and differential pressure data to meet operator and mission requirements. Matt Harrah, Brett Williams and Jeff Sites offer the details on the company’s flexible new product in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Want to open an FAA-certified Part 145 repair station? Learn from the experts who recently did it from scratch. Cris Owens, accountable manager for Qmulus Aviation, along with the company’s owner, Sean Wilke, provide valuable insight on how they successfully opened a startup business in Caldwell, Idaho. Get to know these aviation technology experts in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company.

Susan Windle Beam has professionally served the avionics industry for more than three decades. As the manager of Accessory Services Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska, her shop recently received Federal Aviation Administration approvals to add Class 1, 2, and 3 radio capabilities – communications, navigation and radar, respectively – for limited airframe and limited emergency equipment. The company repairs, overhauls and tests accessories as well as installs and services avionics equipment for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Get to know one of aviation’s technology experts in this episode of AEA Amplified, sponsored by Genesys Aerosystems.

Mac and David Copeland share their family’s unique aviation history in this episode of AEA Amplified. Mac is following in big family footsteps as a third-generation pilot. He recently completed his first solo while attending college and working toward his private pilot certificate. His father, David, is the vice president of sales for Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. And his grandparents, John and Marilyn, operated an airport, one that felt more like home than the house. With links to Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, listen to the Copeland family’s incredible aviation story.

Chris Bartlett, president of CCX Technologies, discusses his company’s wide range of cybersecurity and testing solutions for avionics OEMs, aircraft maintainers and military contractors. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the company’s T-RX Avionics Radio and Pulse Tester family of products are stand-alone tablets that help maintainers and installers save time and effort. Get to know one of aviation’s technology experts in this episode of AEA Amplified.

Thom Duncan, president of Thom Duncan Avionics in Fayetteville, Tennessee, has been fixing electronics since childhood. Since opening a shop at the Fayetteville Municipal Airport in December 2018, he has led a rapidly growing business that specializes in avionics for single- and twin-engine aircraft. Get to know one of aviation’s technology experts in this episode of AEA Amplified.

John Uczekaj, president & CEO of Aspen Avionics, details the company’s agreement in principle to become a member of the AIRO Group of companies. What does Aspen’s move mean to general aviation and its customers around the world? Uczekaj answers that question and more in this episode of AEA Amplified.