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Supplier Hospitality Information

2008 AEEC General Session
Marriott Southern Hills
Tulsa, Oklahoma
October 20-23, 2008

Many suppliers wish to meet with customers during the General Session. In addition to casual contact during the meeting, many suppliers will use hospitality suites. To maximize the opportunities for contact, suppliers are encouraged not to have functions outside the hotel over the dates of the meeting.


AEEC General Session and AAI

The Airline Avionics Institute (AAI) is an independent organization of avionics suppliers. AAI is a membership organization with dues and other membership requirements. Although AEEC encourages suppliers to join AAI, AAI membership is not required to attend and fully participate in all General Session activities.


AAI Exhibit/Reception

The AAI Exhibit/Reception will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 1800 at the Marriott Southern Hills. Attendance is limited to airline representatives, AAI members, and their guests only.

Mr. Phil Wright, AAI's Business Manager, coordinates details of the reception with the hotel. Manufacturers who wish to be included as a sponsor of the Exhibit/Reception should contact:

Mr. Phil Wright
AAI Business Manager
Telephone: 941.313.0471
Facsimile: 941.256.3030
E-Mail: phil@airlineavionics.org
Internet: www.airlineavionics.org


Coffee Breaks

AAI hosts coffee breaks during the General Session.


General Session Hospitality Suites

All hospitality activities will be held at the Marriott Southern Hills. AEEC blocks several suites for this purpose with the hotel. The suites are assigned on a first come, first served basis to any supplier. AAI membership is not required to have a suite.

To arrange for a hospitality suite, contact the Marriott Southern Hills:

Elizabeth Simons
Event Manager
Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
1902 E. 71st Street
Tulsa, OK 74136
tel: (918) 523-3591
fax: (918) 523-3523

Persons desiring a hospitality suite should contact the hotel directly.

All attendees are invited to visit the hospitality suites.


AEEC Shipping - AAI Selects Air Transit Cargo

AAI has selected Transit Air Cargo as the official freight carrier for the handling of ground and air shipments, as well as storage, delivery, pickup, and reshipment of materials for the upcoming AEEC.

Please note, the Marriott Southern Hills, due to insufficient storage, is unable to accept direct shipments of conference materials.

U.S. Shipments

For shipments originating within North America, please contact Howard Umeda, Transit Air Cargo, +1 800.247.1600, Ext. 606, facsimile 714.263.7011, or e-mail howard.umeda@transitair.com.

International Shipments

For international shipments, originating outside North America, please contact Howard Umeda, Transit Air Cargo, International Department, facsimile 714.263.7011, or e-mail howard.umeda@transitair.com.

Transit Air Cargo will handle air and ocean shipments, including the inbound and outbound customs documentation.

Staff Contact

Roy Oishi
Industry Activities Staff
rto@arinc.com
410.266.2982