LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, April 30, 2026 – The Aircraft Electronics Association announced the recipients of its annual Avionics Training Excellence Award, recognizing member companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing education through participation in AEA-approved training programs. A total of 33 member companies earned the 2025 honor.
To qualify, all technicians within a member company must complete at least one AEA-approved training activity during the previous year. Eligible training includes in-person courses at AEA headquarters, the AEA International Convention & Trade Show, AEA Regionals, the Avionics News Technical Training Exam, online courses through the AEA’s Aerospace Education Resource Online system, virtual-live instruction, and training provided by original equipment manufacturers and AEA partners.
The following companies met the requirements and received the 2025 Avionics Training Excellence Award:
- Accessory Services Inc.; Anchorage, Alaska
- Aerotronics Inc.; Billings, Montana
- Aircraft and Avionics Sales Inc.; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
- Atlantic Avionics; Goffs, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Bismarck Aero Center; Bismarck, North Dakota
- CE Avionics Inc.; Sanford, Florida
- Chevron Aircraft Operations; Picayune, Mississippi
- Columbia Helicopters Inc.; Aurora, Oregon
- Depot Avionics; Alamosa, Colorado
- Electroniks S.A.; Lado Dureste, Guatemala
- Empire Avionics; White Plains, New York
- Fargo Jet Center LLC; Fargo, North Dakota
- Flight-Deck Avionics LLC; Salt Lake City, Utah
- Garmin AT; Salem, Oregon
- Gulf Coast Avionics Corp.; Lakeland, Florida
- Heritage Aviation Inc.; South Burlington, Vermont
- Islip Avionics Inc.; Ronkonkoma, New York
- JP Avionics BV; Vlissingen, Netherlands
- MAF International; Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Mayday Avionics Inc.; Grand Rapids, Michigan
- McCreery Aviation Co. Inc.; McAllen, Texas
- NorthStar Suppliers S.A. de C.V.; Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
- Park Rapids Avionics Inc.; Park Rapids, Minnesota
- Pegasus Technologies Inc.; Green Cove Springs, Florida
- Pro Star Aviation; Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Pro Star Aviation; Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Prodigious Jet Services LLC; Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- Radio Masters Inc.; Dallas, Texas
- Southeast Aerospace Inc.; Melbourne, Florida
- Temple Electronics Co.; Arcola, Texas
- Thom Duncan Avionics LLC; Fayetteville, Tennessee
- Top Flight Avionics; Belleville, Michigan
- Wilmington Avionics Inc.; New Castle, Delaware
Applications for the 2026 award are now available for AEA members at aea.net/training/ate and are due by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of aircraft electronics systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of aircraft electronics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions.