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26 COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY • 2023 SILVER SPONSORS: Beacon Relocation – Booth B8 Beacon Relocation offers real estate buying and selling services. Cavan Solutions Cavan Solutions is a woman-owned aviation consulting company that combines systems engineering, operational expertise, and government business acumen to realize benefits of the evolving National Airspace System (NAS). BRONZE SPONSORS: Aireon Aireon has deployed a global, space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft, harnessing next-generation aviation surveillance technologies to improve efficiency, enhance safety and reduce emissions. In partnership with leading ANSPs, Aireon is providing a global, real-time air traffic surveillance system, available to all aviation stakeholders. Air Line Pilots Association, International The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 74,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Founded in 1931, the Association is chartered by the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress. Known internationally as US-ALPA, it is a member of the International Federation of Air Line Pilot Associations. Concept Seating Government – Booth 807 Concept Seating provides ergonomic and durable seating for 24/7 environments. Dispatchers must remain alert, focused, and productive. Concept Seating chairs and stools help minimize fatigue and discomfort for people of all body types. Backed by a comprehensive 6-Year Warranty, Concept Seating is simply the best choice for 24/7 workplaces. EPOS Audio – Booth 813 Over the last 35 years, EPOS (formerly Sennheiser) has helped to ensure clear communications in global air traffic control centers. Their product line of ATC headsets has been expanded and optimized to meet the needs of air traffic control operators worldwide, featuring exceptional acoustic and speech intelligibility performance via EPOS voice technology, supreme wearing comfort, and a full line of analog and digital PTT's for digital ATC simulators and voice control communications systems. EPOS maintains an extensive and innovative modular ATC headset/PTT portfolio which results in greater flexibility to meet all current and future ATC customer product demands, and delivery requirements. Their new generation of ATC headsets are lighter than ever and offer a comfortable fit even after long hours of operation. Their patented ActiveGard™ circuit protects the air traffic controllers' ears from harmful acoustic bursts while still allowing for complete communications. EPOS headsets are built on EPOS BrainAdaptTM technology and are designed to support the brain's natural way of processing sound. This means less fatigue and more focus for both the operator and the pilots with whom they are communicating. This adds a level of safety in critical ATC communications. EPOS ATC/C3 headsets provide the best audio experience in the market, so Air Traffic Controllers can concentrate on their task, with safety, security, comfort and without hearing fatigue. Evans Consoles Corporation – Booth 802 EVANS designs and equips mission-critical operations. EVANS has been the global leader in providing innovative solutions in the design and manufacturing of custom control room solutions for mission-critical and other technology-intensive environments. They serve a diverse client base, including Air Traffic Control, public safety, process control, utilities, technology, as well as numerous government agencies. General Dynamics Mission Systems – Booth 808 General Dynamics Mission Systems provides mission critical solutions to those that lead, serve and protect the world we live in. They are a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer with deep domain expertise in ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace. Their technology and products are often built into platforms and integrated systems to make them smarter. Joby Aviation – Booth 504 Joby Aviation is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight. Their long-term vision is to build a global passenger service that helps the world connect with the people and places that matter most, while helping to protect our precious planet. As well as strategic partnerships with Toyota, Delta, Uber, and many more, they have a team of more than 1400 engineers and experts working to bring aerial ridesharing to our skies. For more information, visit https://www.jobyaviation.com/. NBP CORP – Booth 809 Since 1966, NBP has established an undisputed reputation for innovation, quality, performance and integrity in the engineering, design and manufacturing of Landing Visual Aids including Approach Lighting Systems and Monitoring and Control Systems for the aviation, utility and defense industries. NBP also offers training and field support services. NBP's business philosophy, conceived and built upon a continuing dedication to integrity, quality and performance, has been, and remains, the catalyst around which the company has been able to achieve its goals. NBP's on-going commitment to planned growth while remaining competitive has firmly established the company as a leading, diversified, advanced technology company throughout the world. RTCA RTCA is a not-for-profit aviation organization which Inspires the creation and implementation of integrated performance standards that meet the changing global aviation environment and ensure the safety, security, and overall health of the aviation ecosystem. RTCA offers membership and training courses on their core documents as well as other topics including SMS and Human Factors. SAAB, Inc. – Booth 811 Saab supplies air traffic management solutions in the United States to the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as commercial airline and airport customers. Their portfolio includes surface movement radars, multilateration, and vehicle trackers, as well as command and control systems at airports. Sponsors & Exhibitors

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