LEE'S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, September 4, 2024 – 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 pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner’s web-based platforms, including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS. The collaboration is expected to expand to additional countries in the future.
iFlightPlanner is the simple, cost-effective flight planning solution with ADS-B connectivity for private pilots and corporate operators. Through its comprehensive airport, FBO, and business directory, AEA member companies will receive a Basic Listing that includes:
- Business name
- Telephone numbers
- Radio frequency
- Current fuel prices (if applicable)
Opportunities for member companies to upgrade their listings to maximize the exposure for their services and amenities are also available.
“This new service from iFlightPlanner now offers AEA members with an added benefit,” said Mike Adamson, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Electronics Association. “Our members in the U.S. will now be included as part of iFlightPlanner’s basic business listings on its digital platforms. Those companies who have earned our Avionics Training Excellence Award will also be identified. Pilots now have an added tool to quickly find our government-certified repair stations at airports throughout the country.”
iFlightPlanner teamed with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 2020 to make a version of its interactive, web-based flight planning tool available free of charge to hundreds of thousands of AOPA member pilots. With AEA member shops now listed in the directory, these aircraft owners and pilots are only one call away from aviation’s technology experts.
“Collaborating with AEA to provide their members increased visibility through all of our digital platforms is a natural extension of iFlightPlanner,” said Andy Matthews, co-founder and director of business development at iFlightPlanner. “By integrating AEA's member companies into our airport business directory, we’re not only enhancing the exposure of these avionics businesses but also ensuring that pilots can easily connect with the specialized services they need to maintain or upgrade their aircraft.”
About the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)
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.
About iFlightPlanner
iFlightPlanner is the simple, cost-effective flight planning solution with ADS-B connectivity for private pilots and corporate operators. Built on a foundation of safety, usability, and flight planning efficiency, iFlightPlanner.com, iFlightPlanner for iPad, and iFlightPlanner for iPhone feature wireless, three-way sync capabilities to ensure pilots have access to everything they need to confidently make flying decisions from any device. iFlightPlanner’s integrated approach to routing, aircraft performance, and fuel stop selection helps pilots save fuel, time, and money every time they fly. For more information about iFlightPlanner and its services, visit iflightplanner.com.
AEA media contact:
Geoff Hill
AEA Director of Communications
Phone: 816-347-8400
Email: geoffh@aea.net
iFlightPlanner media contact:
Andy Matthews
Co-founder, Director of Business Development
Phone: 734-531-8670
Email: info@iflightplanner.com
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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.