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Back in the Live Show Saddle
The aviation industry seems closer to normal after I attended my first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started in early 2020.

“Back in the Saddle” was the theme for the recent Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Trade Show & Convention held this week in Dallas. And indeed that was what it felt like, probably not just for me but the 1,500 or so people who attended. The event was held at the Hilton Anatole, which has facilities ideally suited to a relatively small show.

This was the first in-person event I’ve attended since the coronavirus pandemic began. My last big event was the Singapore Airshow in February 2020, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have been wearing masks much sooner and on that trip. I’m embarrassed to admit that at the time I pooh-poohed those who were smart enough to wear masks, including a doctor (major clue!) sitting next to me on one of my flights. The Singapore show was, understandably, sparsely attended.

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Matt Thurber
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