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.
September 16-17, 2026
Cairns, Australia
| 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
| 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | President Opening Remarks |
| 8:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations This comprehensive annual review highlights key regulatory issues impacting the avionics industry. It covers updates on repair station regulations, aircraft certification, and important rulemaking activities that directly influence your business. |
| 9 a.m. | Exhibitor Setup |
| 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Avionics Troubleshooting: Transponder |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Local Product Info Session |
| 4 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 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | AEA Social Event Sponsored by Fieldtech Avionics |
| 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Technical/Business Training |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training |
| 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training continued |
Last updated Thursday, April 30, 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