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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 2026, to avoid losing in-flight connectivity. Tune in for all the details, what you need to know, and how to receive rebates for the upgrades, from Dave Salvador, Gogo’s vice president of aftermarket channel, in this episode of AEA Amplified.

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.

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..

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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.