AEA Amplified

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 Ae

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

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 Harriso

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 Mar

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? An

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’Do

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,

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, A

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 net

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 progr

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 dev

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 ded

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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