Booths Already '90 Percent Sold Out'

Exhibitors are anxious to demonstrate their products and services at the upcoming Aircraft Electronics Association's 47th Annual International Convention and Trade Show, with over 90 percent of the booth space already reserved and over 125 exhibitors expected. Hundreds of manufacturers of avionics, instruments, airframe and test equipment along with shop owners, managers and technicians will be coming to the 2004 convention, which is scheduled for March 29 through April 1 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 47th Annual Convention and Trade Show, the show "where business gets done," is dedicated to providing those in the avionics industry with the chance to participate, network and extract valuable information to boost their business. There will be hundreds of ideas presented at informative sessions‹offering more than 25 hours of learning opportunities in just three days. Some of the topics will include:

Fast-Trak Seminars will be offered the opening day of convention. These seminars, taking place on Monday, March 29, will offer a choice of two eight-hour or four four-hour in-depth workshops in the morning and four four-hour workshops in the afternoon.

Regulatory Panels are always some of the most intense sessions on the program, as FAA, Transport Canada, JAA and other regulatory agencies are invited to discuss the latest regulations. These sessions will include an overview of recent regulatory and legislative activity in Washington; regulations and policies affecting maitnenance facilities, air carriers and personnel; and overview of the FAA¹s new FITS program; RVSM maintenance; a question and answer session with FAA officials; and more.

Technical Workshops on new equipment installations, troubleshooting, service and repair, and sales techniques will be offered by 20 manufacturers and distributors throughout the convention.

New Product Introductions allow manufacturers to showcase their latest and greatest equipment. Attendees will get an up-close look at what their customers will be asking for in the future.

Convention-goers should be prepared to enjoy a spectacular night of fun and excitement at the First Nighter Party on Monday, March 29. AEA will take ticket holders to the Blue Man Group performance‹a show that revolves around percussion, lights, the creation of art, comedy and a high degree of interactivity with the audience. And at the center of it all are the three seemingly identical Blue Men painted bright blue.

The AEA Educational Foundation¹s Silent Auction is also off to a great start. There will be a variety of items to bid on‹some aviation­related and some not. The auction will benefit the Educational Foundation, which provides over $100,000 in scholarships each year.

The Desert Pines Golf Club will be the setting for the Lowell Gaylor Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, March 28. The course is often referred to as ³The Pinehurst² of Las Vegas. Thousands of mature pine trees line the fairways; white sand bunkers protect large, undulating greens with water coming into play on 9 out of 18 holes.

ANN, as usual, will be onsite to furnish up to date DAILY coverage of this important event.

FMI: www.aea.net/Convention