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GA equipment suppliers hone strategies in face of slowdown

Given the recent sharp drop in shipments of GA piston-powered airplanes, it’s not surprising that some equipment suppliers have begun to look to other mark

By Stephen Pope

July 8, 2008

Given the recent sharp drop in shipments of GA piston-powered airplanes, it’s not surprising that some equipment suppliers have begun to look to other markets to boost their bottom lines.

Shadin Avionics is a prime example of the trend. Founded 30 years ago as a supplier of fuel flow systems for the general aviation aftermarket, the company has expanded its product portfolio to include engine trend monitoring systems, altitude management systems, air-data computers, converters and other instrumentation for a range of piston and turbine airplanes and helicopters. Today, Shadin is in the midst of a transformation aimed at focusing more attention on government and business aviation markets.

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