Avionics repair stations, manufacturers, regulators and educators show an increasing desire to come together, network and personally conduct serious business -- they want to connect in person.
August 26-27, 2026
Toronto, Ontario
| 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
| 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Official Conference Welcome |
| 8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 9 a.m. | Exhibitor Setup |
| 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Avionics Troubleshooting: Transponders Using a structured troubleshooting methodology, attendees will review ATC transponder fundamentals, testing requirements, and the most common failure modes encountered in the field. Explores practical troubleshooting techniques for issues such as missing or erroneous Mode A/Mode C data, altitude encoder and interface failures, transponders that fail ramp tests, low transmit power, off-frequency operation, configuration problems, communication faults with connected avionics systems, and antenna or wiring-related defects. Real-world case studies will demonstrate a step-by-step approach to isolating problems, testing hypotheses, and identifying root causes efficiently. |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch
Sponsored by Kadex Aero Supply |
| 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Break |
| 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Product Info Session |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Teardown |
| 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Technical Training |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch
Sponsored by Garmin |
| 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training continued |
Thursday, August 27 - Delegates Seminar |
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| 7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
| 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Delegates Session
Come and join us for these delegate seminars at AEA Regionals! Whether you are a delegate or not, whether you have avionics, structural, powerplant, flight test or any other specialty, this is for you. Join us to help build the community, provide education and learning opportunities, and to connect. Morning break sponsored by Bartronix Aerospace Services |
Last updated Thursday, July 9, 2026
Every attempt not to deviate from the above schedule will be made; however, the AEA reserves the right to make changes when necessary without notice. Please check back often to ensure you have the latest schedule.
The AEA would like to thank the following sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Linda Adams, lindaa@aea.net or 816-347-8400