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year of quarterly reporting, so it’s difficult to draw any conclusions on seasonality of sales just yet; however, this will be worth watching in future years.” The dollar amount reported (using net sales price, not
manufacturer’s suggested retail price) includes: all business and general aviation aircraft electronic sales -- including all component and accessories in cockpit/cabin/software upgrades/portables/certified and noncertified aircraft electronics; all hardware (tip to tail); batteries; and chargeable product upgrades from the participating manufacturers. The amount does not include repairs and overhauls, extended warranty or subscription services. Of the more than $614 million in total sales in the third
quarter, $323,685,864.93, or more than $323 million, came from forward-fit (avionics equipment installed by airframe manufacturers during original production) sales and comprised 52.7 percent of total sales. Retrofit (avionics equipment installed after original production) sales amounted to $290,720,672.63, or more than $290 million, comprising 47.3 percent of total sales. According to the companies that separated their total sales figures between North America (U.S. and Canada) and other international markets, 63.4 percent of the sales volume occurred in North America (U.S. and Canada), while 36.6 percent took place in other international markets.
First nine months of 2014 Quarter
Retrofit
1Q 2014 2Q 2014 3Q 2014
$321,328,276.08 $318,469,481.77 $290,720,672.63
YTD 2014 $930,518,430.48 Forward-fit
$330,420,718.04 $333,657,572.91 $323,685,864.93 $987,764,155.88
Total Sales
$651,748,994.12 $652,127,054.68 $614,406,537.56 $1,918,282,586.36
For more information, visit
www.aea.net/marketreport.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2014 NATA INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional
individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen based upon NATA member-submitted nominations. These awards cover five categories: The Airport Executive Partnership Award recognizes an airport manager for outstanding efforts to nurture the relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators. The Excellence In Pilot Training Award recognizes
an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions in safety, professionalism, leadership, and excellence in the field of pilot training. The FAA Service Excellence Award recognizes a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility or facility
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HFI SEEKS DONATIONS FOR ONLINE SILENT AUCTION The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is seeking donations for its Online Silent Auction. This is an opportunity to support a worthy cause and gain recognition for your product and company from thousands of potential bidders with the HFI Online Silent Auction! Proceeds from the HFI Online Silent Auction will support HFI’s (Helicopter Foundation International) Scholarship Program — an important initiative geared toward increasing the number of future pilots and mechanics — as well as efforts to preserve the history of the helicopter industry. Donate Your product or service will be seen by thousands. HFI is looking for aviation-themed items and pieces of general interest to all. All donations are due by Jan. 23, 2015. Participate Items will be displayed at biddingforgood. com/HFI from three weeks before the start of HAI HELI- EXPO 2015, concluding March 5 at the close of the show. Bid 24/7 throughout this period and come away with amazing gifts — many at bargain prices! Questions? Contact
auction@rotor.org. For more information, visit
www.helicopterfoundation.org.
staff member who represents the highest degree of professionalism and elevates the quality of interaction between the FAA and aircraft maintenance and repair facilities, Part 135 certificate holders, airport service organizations, and flight schools. The ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician
Award acknowledges the exceptional performance of a licensed airframe and power plant mechanic or radio repairman who has practiced his or her craft for a period of 20 or more years. New this year: The Safety 1st Certified Line Service
Professional Award recognizes the achievements of certified line service professionals on an annual basis thereby raising awareness of the positive impact that they have on safety, service and business success. All nominations for these awards must be received by NATA no later than January 9, 2015. NATA members may obtain a nomination form by calling the NATA headquarters at 800-808-6282. The awards will be presented during the NATA Industry Excellence Awards presentation lunch in June 2015. The 2013 NATA industry excellence awards winners were: • Airport Executive Partnership Award – Bill Welstead, airport system director, City of Fort Worth
• Excellence In Pilot Training Award – Mike Paulson, Fargo Flight School manager, Fargo Jet Center
• FAA Service Excellence Award – Eastern Michigan Flight Standards District Office
• ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician Award – Jack Vazquez, director of maintenance, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. For more information, visit
www.nata.aero.
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