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Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In
June 7, 2008
Frederick, MD
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• General Aviation

This event is a means of reaching out to AOPA members, who are strong advocates of the WAAS program, and a key General Aviation subgroup. The one-day and often very busy event will be held at the Frederick Municipal Airport--one of the first airports to receive an LPV approach. This event also marks T-minus one month until the WAAS 5th Anniversary Celebration!

• 100 Aviation exhibitors
• 40 Aircraft on display
• Seminars on aviation safety
• AOPA President Phil Boyer talking about the association’s latest advocacy efforts

15th Biennial International Flight Inspection Symposium (IFIS)
June 23-27, 2008
Oklahoma City, OK
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• FAA Partner Organizations
• International

The theme for this year's IFIS is "Shaping Aerospace Flight Inspection for the Future." This event will showcase emerging technologies utilized by the aerospace industry and allow organizations the opportunity to display their products and services.

• This event includes Technical and Commercial sessions & Gala dinners at the areas premier cultural centers

Alaska State Aviation and Trade Show and Conference
May 3-4, 2008
Anchorage, AK
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• General Aviation
• Business Aviation

The Alaska Airmen’s Association is the largest state general aviation group in Alaska. It is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose sole purpose is to promote and preserve aviation in Alaska. Membership includes all pilots, student through ATP, mechanics, airline employees, aviation enthusiasts and any individual or business that has an interest in flying. Membership is open to everyone, including non-Alaska residents. Our members reside in 5 countries, 46 states, and represent members in 50 Alaskan cities and villages.

Briefing to be given by JoAnn Y. Ford, Chief Systems Engineering and Tom Salat, Senior Program Management Analyst from the FAA GNSS Office

ICNS Conference
May 5-7, 2008
Bethesda, MD
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• FAA Partner Organizations
• International
• Avionics Manufacturers

The Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference jointly sponsored by government and industry, addresses research and development of integrated CNS technologies for advanced aeronautical digital information systems and applications supporting the future national and global air transportation systems. The Conference is focused on understanding CNS programs, plans, research and technology, and other relevant issues for both near/mid-term (by 2015) and far-term (beyond 2015) time frames.

Leo Eldredge, GNSS Program Manager, will be presenting at 1pm and 3:30pm, Monday, May 5, 2008

RAA Annual Convention
May 5-8, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
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• Air Transport

The RAA 2008 Annual Convention will bring together key decision-makers from the fastest growing segment of commercial aviation - the regional airlines. The Convention trade show will feature exhibits from more than 175 leading aviation industry suppliers, who have recognized that the RAA Convention is the best venue for marketing to this expanding industry. Over 1,400 industry executives are expected to participate in this year's Convention.

Deborah Lawrence, WAAS Program Manager, will be providing a presentation as part of a panel with Gisele Mohler of the FAA OEP Program Office.

The FAA SATNAV and FAA OEP exhibits will be located adjacent to one another.

FAA Western Pacific Regional Airports Conference
May 5-8, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
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• Airport Owners and Operators
• FAA Partner Organizations

This conference will provide a forum for aviation interest within the Western-Pacific Region to discuss topics and concerns related to airports and aviation. The Conference will include presentations from industry, FAA Headquarters and FAA Western-Pacific Region representations on various subjects including Planning/Programming, Engineering/ Construction, Noise/Environmental, Airport Safety/Operations & Compliance, and the Air Traffic Organization.