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AEA News Release
For more information, contact Geoff Hill,
director of communications for the AEA, at 816-347-8400 or geoffh@aea.net.
For immediate release:
March 6, 2012


Attention Aviation Media!
Last Day to Pre-Register for Media Credentials to Cover the 55th Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is Thursday, March 8
Press Headquarters and Media Luncheon Included

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO., March 6, 2012 -- All members of the media that have not already pre-registered for press credentials to cover the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, April 3-6, 2012, in Washington, D.C, are encouraged to register online no later than Thursday, March 8. After that date, all registrations must be handled on-site at the AEA Registration Desk located at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center. Click here to request media credentials.

Media credentials allow access to the ever-popular new product introductions, all regulatory round tables, general sessions, Fast Traks and technical training professional development classes, the AEA Exhibit Hall and the AEA Media Luncheon on Wednesday, April 4, sponsored by Aspen Avionics and Sporty's. Media credentials do not include tickets to AEA-hosted social functions, which can be purchased separately from the AEA.

When filling out the registration form online, select "Press" for a complimentary media registration.

After registering online, a confirmation will be sent to you. Media credentials will not be mailed prior to the convention; they can be picked up at the AEA Registration Desk at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, which is the 2012 convention hotel. Please provide a business card when picking up media credentials. These credentials are required for entrance into the AEA Press Headquarters and all other convention activities. Sponsored by Aspen Avionics and Sporty's, the AEA Press Headquarters will have computers, Internet connections, refreshments and staff available to assist you.

To view the official AEA Convention schedule, click here.

High-resolution images of the official 2012 AEA International Convention & Trade Show logo are available online at www.aea.net/convention/DC2012/LogosAndImages.asp.

AEA Press Headquarters Hours of Operation
Tuesday, April 3 -- Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4 -- 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 5 -- 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 6 -- 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AEA Media Luncheon
Wednesday, April 4 -- 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Featuring more than 75 hours of avionics technical training courses and an exhibit hall bursting with new avionics technologies in 2012, the AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the preeminent venue dedicated solely to the general aviation avionics industry. Not open to the public, this event's primary focus is providing avionics professionals with educational and marketing opportunities, as well as training and networking among equipment manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations.

Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents more than 1,300 repair stations from throughout the world 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.

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The Aircraft Electronics Association represents more than 1,300 repair stations from throughout the world specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. AEA membership also includes manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions.

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AEA Convention Contact
Geoff Hill, Editor Geoff Hill,
Director of Communications
Email: geoffh@aea.net
Phone: 816-347-8400

Press HQ Sponsors
Aspen Avionics
Sporty's Pilot Shop

Press HQ Hours
Tuesday, April 3 — 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4 — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 5 — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 6 — 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

 

55th Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show
April 3-6, 2012 • Washington, D.C. • Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center
816-347-8400 • aea.net
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