AEA Amplified
by Aircraft Electronics Association
From the Aircraft Electronics Association, AEA Amplified is a podcast for aviation’s technology experts. Learn more about the ever-changing world of avionics technologies from industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts. Founded in 1957, the AEA represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including government-certified international repair stations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions. Visit us online at AEA.net.
Episodes
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Ep. 63 – Business Aviation Outlook: Honeywell Forecasts the Next Decade
Where is business aviation headed over the next decade, and what will industry growth mean for the companies that build, equip and maintain these aircraft? Kevin Schwab of Honeywell Aerospace discusses the findings behind the company’s 35th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, exploring the...
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Ep. 62 – What mattered most at AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 delivered one of the busiest years for new avionics introductions in recent memory. In this episode of AEA Amplified sponsored by Blackhawk Aerospace, Avionics News contributor Larry Anglisano discusses the products that stood out, why Garmin's AXIS generated so much...
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Ep. 61 – Building the Future of Integrated Aircraft Systems with Larry Riddle of Innovative Aerosystems
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Innovative Aerosystems recently made a series of strategic acquisitions that are reshaping its role in the aviation industry. Larry Riddle, senior vice president of sales, discusses the company's acquisitions of the S-TEC 3100 autopilot product line…
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Ep. 60 – How to build your workforce pipeline through apprenticeships
The avionics industry is facing a critical workforce challenge, and a new initiative is creating a structured path forward. In this episode of AEA Amplified, Dave Harrison of Fastport discusses the newly announced partnership with the Aircraft Electronics Association as a Registered…
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Ep. 59 – Rethinking the Cockpit: Inside Nighthawk’s Guardian Avionics System with CEO Paul Martin
The next evolution of the cockpit may not come from incremental upgrades, but rather from a complete rethink of how avionics systems are designed and integrated. Paul Martin, CEO of Nighthawk Flight Systems, joins us with the latest on the Guardian Cockpit Avionics System and the philosophy…
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Ep. 58 – ALTO Aviation’s Anthony Molina shares aftermarket opportunities for IFE, audio, and CMS
When aircraft owners and passengers step into a freshly upgraded cabin, what do they notice when it comes to in-flight entertainment, audio, and cabin control systems? And when integrating these modern technologies, what should installers prioritize to ensure a smooth, intuitive, user experience?...
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Ep. 57 – Meet Aspen Avionics Senior Vice President and General Manager Dan O’Donnell
Having served on the board of directors for Aspen Avionics since 2018, the company recently appointed Dan O’Donnell as its senior vice president and general manager. O’Donnell brings more than 25 years of industry experience in avionics, operations, technology, and safety to his new leadership...
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Ep. 56 – Demand for new business jets hits record levels
Honeywell’s 34th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts a record-setting number of new business jet deliveries over the next decade. According to Honeywell, 8,500 new business jets with a projected value of $283 billion – the highest in the report’s 34-year history – will be delivered...
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Ep. 55 – Bruce Baxter and Gordon Cox Preview AEA South Pacific Regional
AEA members from Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the South Pacific will convene at the AEA South Pacific Regional Meeting in Brisbane, October 2-3. Bruce Baxter, AEA’s regulatory consultant for the region, shares the spotlight with Gordon Cox of Avionics 2000. Together, they offer a…
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Ep. 54 – How Gogo’s C1 box enables seamless transition from legacy ATG to LTE network
The Gogo C1 Line Replaceable Unit is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for aircraft currently using the company's legacy Air-to-Ground systems to the new LTE network. Aircraft using legacy ATG systems will need to upgrade to the C1 or an AVANCE system before the LTE network launch in May...
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Ep. 53 – When does your repair station need to implement a safety management system?
The answer varies depending on where the repair station is located. Tune in as Ric Peri breaks down this frequently asked question and learn whether you need an SMS program, when you need it, and how the AEA is helping member companies in this episode of AEA Amplified.
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Ep. 52 –Texas Aerospace Technologies Vice President Brad Sutphin
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…
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Ep. 51 – Meet newly elected AEA Chairman Mike Berryhill
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…
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Ep. 50 – How delegates can support your certification efforts
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…
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Ep. 49 – Celebrating the 20-year journey of Innovative Advantage with Greg Cornell
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...
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Ep. 48 – Shop Talk: How the repair station regulations support and encourage workforce development
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…
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Ep. 47 – Honeywell projects increased demand for biz jets in next 10 years
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...
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Ep. 46 – How do pilots locate avionics shops through iFlightPlanner?
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…
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Ep. 45 – Six Pack Aero makes room in the panel for modern avionics
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…
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Ep. 44 – EBIS: Streamlining maintenance tasks for 25 years
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,...
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Ep. 43 – Shop Talk: What are the recordkeeping requirements for repair stations?
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...
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Ep. 42 – Shop Talk: How to recruit staff, manage inventory, and set your rates
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...
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Ep. 41 – Shop Talk with Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon
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...
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Ep. 40 – SmartSky Networks CEO Dave Helfgott
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...
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Ep. 39 – AEA Convention keynote speaker Ryan Hawk
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...
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Ep. 38 – Bartronix founder Kevin Barton helps operators get back in the air
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...
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Ep. 37 – Gogo Business Aviation’s Dave Salvador and the future of connectivity
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...
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Ep. 36 – Honeywell projects 8,500 new biz jet deliveries over next decade
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...
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Ep. 35 – Peregrine receives FAA Organization Designation Authorization
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…
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Ep. 34 – AEIT is latest endorsement to AET certification
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...
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Ep. 33 – Aviation Design and Supply on mission to help avionics repair stations
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...
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Ep. 32 – Introducing the Flex Digital Standby Package from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
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...
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Ep. 31 – Collins Aerospace Senior Director of Sales Talks 5G for GA
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…
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Ep. 30 – Garmin introduces PlaneSync for forward-fit and retrofit applications
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,...
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Ep. 29 – Mike Adamson Previews 2023 AEA Convention in Orlando
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...
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Ep. 28 – Inside the numbers: Examining the state of the industry
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…
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Ep. 27 – What’s the latest on the FAA’s proposed SMS rulemaking?
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…
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Ep. 26 – ALTO Aviation celebrates 25 years of engineering customized cabin audio systems
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…
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Ep. 25 – NATA Compliance Services assists AEA members with Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Management
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...
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Ep. 24 – An in-depth look at Honeywell’s business aviation forecast
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,...
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Ep. 23 – Forge Flightworks bolsters its avionics business by expanding into custom cabin upgrades
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…
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Ep. 22 – Let’s talk all things avionics with Garmin’s Phil Straub
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.
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Ep. 21 – NextOp places military veterans in avionics workforce
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...
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Ep. 20 – Meet Bill Hanf, founder of Green Mountain Avionics and newly elected AEA board chair
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…
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Ep. 19 – IAE Co-owner Garry Joyce reflects on tenure as AEA chairman
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...
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Ep. 18 – AEA President Mike Adamson Previews AEA Convention in New Orleans
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...
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Ep. 17 – VIAVI Solutions’ AVX-10K delivers multiple functions, wireless convenience
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…
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Ep. 16 – Training Tomorrow’s Technicians: Kent Career Tech Center
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…
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Ep. 15 – Gogo 5G ready to go in 2022
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...
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Ep. 14 –Industry veteran Ray Larkin offers the latest news from SKYTRAC Systems
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...
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From the Aircraft Electronics Association, AEA Amplified is a podcast for aviation’s technology experts. Learn more about the ever-changing world of avionics technologies from industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts. Founded in 1957, the AEA represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including government-certified international repair stations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions. Visit us online at AEA.net.
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