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director of communications for the AEA, at 816-347-8400 or trishad@aea.net. For immediate release: February 2, 2011 ABC World News Aviation Analyst John Nance to Speak at AEA International Convention & Trade Show
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO., February 2, 2011 — John Nance, best known to television viewers as the aviation analyst for ABC World News and aviation editor for Good Morning America, will speak at the Aircraft Electronics Association Annual Awards Luncheon during the 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Thursday, March 24, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.
Nance was named the 2002 Distinguished Alumnus of Southern Methodist University, where he holds a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from the SMU School of Law. He is a decorated Air Force pilot veteran of Vietnam and Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Nance is one of the civilian pioneers of Crew Resource Management (CRM) and has piloted a wide variety of jet aircraft. Nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals will converge at the AEA International Convention & Trade Show, March 22-25. The four-day event features:
In addition, the AEA Educational Foundation, in partnership with the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT), will offer registered attendees free Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification and endorsement exams, March 23-25. Attendees may test their knowledge in achieving the NCATT’s highly regarded avionics technician certification. This $100 value is only available through the AEA at the International Convention & Trade Show in Reno, Nev. For more information or to register to attend the 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, visit the AEA website at www.aea.net/convention or call 816-347-8400.– 30 – |
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“Heads Up Technologies has always found the AEA Trade Show to be a great value, and a cost effective means of demonstrating our newest products and services. We primarily work with other partners to distribute our products, so the AEA trade shows have always provided us an excellent opportunity to meet and visit with our customers first hand.” David Groos, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Heads-Up Technologies |
An internationally recognized air safety analyst, Nance has made several appearances on national shows such as Larry King Live, PBS Hour with Jim Lehrer, Oprah, NPR, Nova and The Today Show, and has authored 19 major books.