The AEA Exhibit Hall was packed with more than 130 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services. Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs, addresses a large audience during an AEA Regulatory Rise & Shine session dealing with safety management systems. See More Convention Photos Online at: ABOVE: Convention attendees get a good laugh during the annual AEA Awards Luncheon thanks to comedian Mark Cordes. www.aea.net/2013photos RIGHT: Greg Vail addresses AEA members for the final time as chairman of the AEA board of directors. avionics news • june 2013 37http://www.aea.net/2013photos