Industry presentation theatres will host 30-45 minute demonstrations and technical and business discussions on the latest aviation issues, trends, solutions, techniques and products. Theaters are located on the show floor and are FREE to attendees.
Doing Business with the Government Catherine Slatter, President/Government Services Aerospace Support Technologies
Many companies have found a comfort zone in delivering goods and services to commerical entities. There is a great deal of oportunity for businesses to enter the government sector, but how? AST has been working with the government since 1970. We will provide some insight into what steps need to be taken in order to become a government contractor.
12:00 PM
DUATS-On the Web & Golden Eagle Software Leon Thomas, Program Manager CSC
How to get the most out of your DUATS on the Web & how to use FREE FAA Certified Graphical Golden Eagle Software
1:00 PM
Monitors: Myth, Fiction & Fact John Leonard / Frank Clark, Regional Managers FACET
Tracking the evolution of monitor technology including the "negatives" & "positives" of in service performance. This session will also explore "specifications," "testing" & the latest developments including proper procedures & maintenance issues.
2:00 PM
The Importance of Recurrent Composite Training Patrick Thomson, Lead Instructor Pacific Coast Composites
Where we came from in composite technology, where we are now, what does the future have in store, why do we need recurrent training.
3:00 PM
Utilizing Temporary Structures for Immediate AOG Support & MRO Facilities Beth Wilson, Marketing Manager Mahaffey Fabric Structures
Temporary & semi-permanent aircraft hangars provide the optimal solution for immediate AOG supprt & routine MRO services. Because of their temporary and portable nature, these structures provide an economic alternative to permanent buildings, while increasing the bottom line, whether it is worker productivity and/or much-needed hangar space
4:00 PM
Building World-Class, Affordable Aircraft Hangars in a Tight Economic Market Jesse Catlin & Steve Crockett, Project Manager Sprung Instant Structures
The two richest men on the planet, Microsoft boss Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are backing the global business aviation market that Marshall Aerospace's new $7.8 million Cambridge Center is targeting. Find out how you can join the trend of building world-class, affordable aircraft hangars in this tight economic market.
March 17, 2010
10:30 AM
Increasing Airport Safety on Runways & the Ramp by Securing Ground Support Equipment Ken Ehrman, President/COO I.D. Systems
RFID-based wireless vehicle management system for managing fleets of ground support equipment establishes total visibility and accountability for vehicles and the people who operate them.�� The technology improves safety & security & automates compliance with OSHA regulations through vehicle access control, electronic safety inspection checklists, digital impact sensing, real-time visibility & remote control of vehicles.
Anyone concerned about operating costs, minimizing foreign object damage, lowering cost of ownership - come to Tire Talk. Discussion about the advantages of pneumatic radial tires specifically for Ground Support Equipment. We will discuss lower rolling resistance, lower maintenance, durability and higher lifetime, important topics for Ground Service Equipment Managers
12:30 PM
What's new in Fall Protection & how new OSHA and ANSI changes will affect airlines, hangars & aircraft maintenance safety programs Arnold Timothy Galpin, P.E., Engineering Manager Rigid Lifelines a division of SPANCO, Inc.
This informative seminar will preview changes to the ANSI Fall Protection Code, review the new increased OSHA Inspection of fall protection usage & review new products available to the aircraft community that increase worker safety, minimize injuries & make life easier and more productive for workers who work at height.
1:30 PM
Safe Handling of Gasses on the Flight Line David Gordon, Regional Sales Manager Haskel
Servicing and support of aircraft require the use of high pressure gasses including both nitrogen and oxygen. Improper handling can result in bodily harm, equipment damage & fire. This session will cover safe handling of gasses & equipment to fully utilize gas bottles & increase efficiency
2:30 PM
PCI Compliance - How Do You Do It? George Lehmann, VP/Director R&D Horizon Business Concepts
Short history of the credit card industry's efforts to secure card holder data, including an overview of the relationships of banks, card processors & merchants
3:30 PM
Control Avoid Reduce Angelos Kotzambasis, Director Business Development Katlyn Vehicle Management Systems, Inc.
iRamp as a tool to enable better utilization of your asset