Dan Derby Center for Professional Development at AEA International Headquarters

January 13-14, 2010Kansas City, Mo.

Wi-Fi Certification Challenges Summit

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The Aircraft Electronics Association, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, is hosting a 2-day Wi-Fi Summit for industry participants involved in certifying and installing Wi-Fi equipment in aircraft.

ISSUE:• Wi-Fi is a growing technology in the business aircraft environment.• There is confusion and conflict in the initial certification of products.• There is confusion and conflict in the field installation certification of products.• There is confusion and conflict between business aircraft products and air carrier products.

SOLUTION:Bring authorities and industry together to cross-educate both sides; to standardize approaches; and to ensure both industry and agencies are using the best practices when moving forward.

ATTENDEES INCLUDE:• Federal Aviation Administration (confirmed) - Headquarters - Transport Airplane Directorate - Small Airplane Directorate• Transport Canada (invited)• European Aviation Safety Agency (invited)

WHY YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS EVENT:• FAA/TCCA/EASA Policy and Guidance• Industry Challenges and Presentations• New Technologies – Now and in the Future• Recommended Future Improvements in the Process• Help Develop Industry “Best Practices” for Current and Future Applications

SUMMIT SCHEDULE:WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13:0900 – 1200 Regulatory Presentations (Regulations, guidance, policy, philosophies and safety concerns)1200 – 1300 AEA-Sponsored Luncheon1300 – 1600 Industry Presentations 1600 – 1700 Reception

THURSDAY, JAN. 14:0830 – 1100 Roundtable Discussions 1100 – 1200 Wrap-Up (Discussion group outcomes, best practices and action items)

THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR:• Wi-Fi modification center representatives• Avionics manufacturers producing Wi-Fi applications (certification/sales)• Airframe manufacturers• DERS

SUMMIT LOCATION:Dan Derby Center for Professional Developmentat AEA International Headquarters3570 NE Ralph Powell RoadLee’s Summit, MO 64064(Located 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport)

HOTEL INFORMATION:Comfort Inn & Suites3701 NE Ralph Powell RoadLee’s Summit, Missouri 64064Reservations: 816-554-6688 *Ask for special $65/night AEA rate *Note: Comfort Inn is across the street from AEA headquarters – within walking distance.

The Wi-Fi Summit is hosted by the Aircraft Electronics Association and there is no charge to attend. However, the summit is limited to the first 75 participants.

SEATS ARE LIMITED: YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT SUMMIT!

Register before January 4 by visiting the AEA website at: www.aea.net/wifisummit

The Aircraft Electronics Association, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, is hosting a 2-day Wi-Fi Summit for industry participants involved in certifying and installing Wi-Fi equipment in aircraft.

ISSUE:• Wi-Fi is a growing technology in the business aircraft environment.• There is confusion and conflict in the initial certification of products.• There is confusion and conflict in the field installation certification of products.• There is confusion and conflict between business aircraft products and air carrier products.

SOLUTION:Bring authorities and industry together to cross-educate both sides; to standardize approaches; and to ensure both industry and agencies are using the best practices when moving forward.

ATTENDEES INCLUDE:• Federal Aviation Administration (confirmed) - Headquarters - Transport Airplane Directorate - Small Airplane Directorate• Transport Canada (invited)• European Aviation Safety Agency (invited)

WHY YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS EVENT:• FAA/TCCA/EASA Policy and Guidance• Industry Challenges and Presentations• New Technologies – Now and in the Future• Recommended Future Improvements in the Process• Help Develop Industry “Best Practices” for Current and Future Applications

SUMMIT SCHEDULE:WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13:0900 – 1200 Regulatory Presentations (Regulations, guidance, policy, philosophies and safety concerns)1200 – 1300 AEA-Sponsored Luncheon1300 – 1600 Industry Presentations 1600 – 1700 Reception

THURSDAY, JAN. 14:0830 – 1100 Roundtable Discussions 1100 – 1200 Wrap-Up (Discussion group outcomes, best practices and action items)

THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR:• Wi-Fi modification center representatives• Avionics manufacturers producing Wi-Fi applications (certification/sales)• Airframe manufacturers• DERS

SUMMIT LOCATION:Dan Derby Center for Professional Developmentat AEA International Headquarters3570 NE Ralph Powell RoadLee’s Summit, MO 64064(Located 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport)

HOTEL INFORMATION:Comfort Inn & Suites3701 NE Ralph Powell RoadLee’s Summit, Missouri 64064Reservations: 816-554-6688 *Ask for special $65/night AEA rate *Note: Comfort Inn is across the street from AEA headquarters – within walking distance.

The Wi-Fi Summit is hosted by the Aircraft Electronics Association and there is no charge to attend. However, the summit is limited to the first 75 participants.

SEATS ARE LIMITED: YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT SUMMIT!

Register before January 4 by visiting the AEA website at: www.aea.net/wifisummit