Frequently Asked Questions
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
407-586-0000
Headquarters Hotel
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-561-0500
New Orleans Int'l (Moisant Field)
DIRECTIONS
Take Interstate-10 Downtown/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras St. Turn right onto Poydras St., following Poydras south to its end at our hotel's front circle drive entrance .
Distance from Hotel:13 mi.
Drive Time:25 min.
Airport Shuttle New Orleans
- In order to be able to book travel online you must book at least 48 hours prior to your flight arrival time.
- The discount only applies to reservations made through this web portal
- Information sheet/map of our airport location
Lakefront Airport
DIRECTIONS
I-10 Downtown. Poydras St., turning left onto Poydras. Follow Poydras south to its end at our hotel's front circle drive entrance.
Distance from Hotel:10 mi.
Drive Time:15 min.
Avionics and instrument shops from around the world, manufacturers of avionics equipment, distributors of avionics equipment, FAA & other international government regulatory agencies, fleet operators, used-equipment dealers and press.
Tuesday, March 29 - 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30 - 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The exhibits in the AEA Exhibit Hall are designed to create a synergy between the manufacturers and their dealers. This is a closed show to the general public - the manufacturers are there to show the dealers the latest and greatest in new technology and how much the dealers can profit. Enjoy many networking opportunities and take advantage of talking face-to-face to these manufacturers.
The deadline for early-bird registration savings is December 31, 2021.
The deadline for advance registration savings is March 11, 2022.
Round-trip bus services will be available to the New Orleans Convention Center from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside during the following times. Buses will load from the side lobby door of the hotel and drop off at the Convention Center outside Hall G. There is approximately a 20-minute turnaround time for this service.
Monday, March 28: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 31: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The heaquarters hotel, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, is walking distance to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, or by taxi, Uber or Lyft.
Children’s Policy for attendance at the AEA Convention & Trade Show
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Children under the age of 18 must be with an adult at all times in the AEA Exhibit Hall (no one under 18 allowed in the hall during setup and teardown times or in any meeting ).
Each child over the age of 2 will need to have a badge to enter and will be charged a fee of $20 per day. Badges can be purchased on-site at the AEA On-Site Registration Desk or in advance by clicking on the link below.
The Aircraft Electronics Association (show management) is making preparations for its upcoming AEA International Convention & Trade Show and doing its best to help exhibitors have a successful show. While all convention attendees are invited to the trade show, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public places, including another company’s booth, is in violation of the AEA’s suitcasing policy and will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied.
A full registration or full non-member registration includes more than 75 hours of regulatory and technical training, access to general sessions and new product introductions and exhibit hall entrance for two days.
A spouse registration includes exhibit hall entrance for two days and First-Nighter Event
A full member or non-member registration must accompany a spouse registration.
A spouse registration does NOT include training sessions.
More than 75 hours of regulatory, technical and business management training during the four days.
There are many options for registration. Of course, your best option is the full registration that covers all meetings & sessions for the four days and entrance into the exhibit hall on both days.
AEA Member Registrations
- $695 - Early-bird Registration through December 31, 2021
- $775 - Advance Registration January 1, 2022 - March 11, 2022
- $875 - Registration
Non-member Registrations
- $995 - Advance Registration through March 11, 2022
- $1075 - Registration
Spouse Registrations
- $395 - Early-bird Registration through December 31, 2021
- $445 - Advance Registration January 1, 2022 - March 11, 2022
- $505 - Registration
Children’s Policy for attendance at the AEA Convention & Trade Show
-
Children under the age of 18 must be with an adult at all times in the AEA Exhibit Hall (no one under 18 allowed in the hall during setup and teardown times or in any meeting ).
Each child over the age of 2 will need to have a badge to enter and will be charged a fee of $20 per day. Badges can be purchased on-site at the AEA On-Site Registration Desk or in advance by clicking on the link below.
The deadline for early-bird registration savings is December 31, 2021.
The deadline for advance registration savings is March 11, 2022.
No Refunds allowed after March 11, 2022 - Cancellations and refund requests must be made by March 11, 2022. Refunds will be processed less a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after March 11 or for no-shows. Cancellations can be submitted via email to convention@aea.net.
The Aircraft Electronics Association (show management) is making preparations for its upcoming AEA International Convention & Trade Show and doing its best to help exhibitors have a successful show. While all convention attendees are invited to the trade show, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public places, including another company’s booth, is in violation of the AEA’s suitcasing policy and will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied.
If you offer products or services to the general aviation industry through a dealers’ network, don’t miss out on reaching hundreds of current and potential dealers all in one place.
- All booth personnel must be registered to gain entrance into the Exhibit Hall
- Exhibitors are provided four (4) "EXHIBITS-ONLY" badges free of charge for each 10'x10' exhibit space contracted.
- Additional "EXHIBITS-ONLY" badges beyond allotment are $75 per person.
- Once you have submitted your completed contract with payment, you will receive an email with the Exhibitor Registration Portal information, including your assigned user name and password.
The deadline for advanced registration is March 11.
Debra McFarland
Aircraft Electronics Association
816-347-8400
April Moody
SS&G Management
985-377-8800
Linda Adams
Aircraft Electronics Association
816-347-8400
Rachel Hill
Aircraft Electronics Association
816-366-5109
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Advance Shipping
Shipping address to the warehouse:
AEA Annual Convention
Exhibitor Name and Booth Number
c/o GES c/o TForce Freight
3761 Louisa Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
Shipping address fore direct shipment to show site:
Not to arrive before March 27
AEA Annual Convention
Exhibitor Name and Booth Number
New Orleans Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
Hall H
New Orleans, LA 70130
Shipping Questions?
April Moody, SS&G Management
985-377-8800
april.moody@ssgmanagement.net
Children’s Policy for attendance at the AEA Convention & Trade Show
-
Children under the age of 18 must be with an adult at all times in the AEA Exhibit Hall (no one under 18 allowed in the hall during setup and teardown times or in any meeting ).
Each child over the age of 2 will need to have a badge to enter and will be charged a fee of $20 per day. Badges can be purchased on-site at the AEA On-Site Registration Desk or in advance by clicking on the link below.
The Aircraft Electronics Association (show management) is making preparations for its upcoming AEA International Convention & Trade Show and doing its best to help exhibitors have a successful show. While all convention attendees are invited to the trade show, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public places, including another company’s booth, is in violation of the AEA’s suitcasing policy and will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied.