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Gulf Coast Avionics receives contract to upgrade select U.S. DEA aircraft and helicopters

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

January 28, 2015

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Contract covers the installation of new-generation Garmin EFIS and touchscreen avionics along with other tactical communications
and situational awareness systems for DEA operated aircraft and helicopters.

Lakeland, FL, January 23, 2015  — Rick Garcia, President and CEO, Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation announced today that the company has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide new-generation avionics upgrades for select piston aircraft and turbine helicopters operating in the Agency’s fleet.

“This is a significant contract win for Gulf Coast Avionics,” Garcia said. “These aircraft play a critical role in supporting our ongoing war on drugs and to know that we will be giving these brave DEA pilot/agents the best combination of avionics reliability and capabilities is a point of great pride for everyone on our team.”

About Gulf Coast Avionics

Founded in 1984 and located at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, and with offices worldwide, Gulf Coast Avionics is a major supplier of avionics, instruments and pilot supplies to customers around the world. GCA is an FAA-approved Class 1, 2 and 3/Limited Instrument Repair Station (No. UB4R564M) and provides a full-array of avionics installation and repair services for certificated and kit-built aircraft. For a copy of their catalog or for more information, visit: www.GCA.aero

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