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AEA 2026: Retrofit avionics, emergency backup power and aftermarket optimism at AEA International

At the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention in Dallas, suppliers showcased a wave of retrofit avionics and emergency backup power gear — from Garmin retrofit displays to True Blue Power’s new emergency battery supplies — as the aftermarket signalled strong demand at AEA 2026.

Discovered 2026-03-23T11:15:28.826280-07:00 | 2026-03-23T11:15:28.826280-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Retrofit avionics and power-system solutions on display accelerate in‑service upgrades and support modular IFEC/avionics pathways for long‑life airframes (modular IFC architectures).
  • Connected and upgraded avionics shift maintenance, telemetry and residual‑value calculations, changing how operators and lessors assess lifecycle economics (connected avionics).
  • Supplier aftermarket momentum underpins demand for retrofit kits and emergency power products: Astronics closed 2025 with record sales and expects double‑digit growth, signalling healthy supplier market conditions (source:eccbeb2c-dbd6-4819-a8c8-3e78b967b674).

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First Seen
2026-03-23T11:15:28.826280-07:00
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2026-03-30T06:40:58.337027-07:00
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