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Former House Speaker Talks Aviation To The Aircraft Electronics Association

Newt Gingrich's high-energy luncheon speech at the 2008 Aircraft Electronic Association annual convention provided more than a little opportunity for some thought-provoking discussion throughout the annual gathering. No matter what you think of the man or his politics, Gingrich was knowledgeable and well-prepared to speak on aviation matters to an aviation-centric audience... who seemed more than interested in what the former House Speaker had to say. Gingrich covered ALL the bases... progress, technology, education, ATC, Airspace, GPS, airports... you name it.

Despite being out of office for several years, Gingrich remains a prominent and compelling figure in the Republican Party, as well as the Washington political scene. Gingrich spoke during the AEA's main luncheon on Friday, April 25, at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington, DC.

AEA says Gingrich gives audiences the "big picture" view of the issues at stake in the upcoming presidential election, and the future of the country after the votes are cast. He draws on his years in the front lines of politics and his current role as a leading figure in entrepreneurial and technological advances to discuss the current political climate in Washington and offer an up-to-the-minute look at today?s issues and events.

A prolific author, Gingrich has published several fiction and nonfiction best sellers. His nonfiction books include "Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America," "Contract with America," "To Renew America," "Lessons Learned the Hard Way," "Saving Lives & Saving Money," "Window of Opportunity," "The Art of Transformation," "Rediscovering God in America," which was made into a documentary-style movie with he and his wife, Callista, "A Contract with the Earth," and his latest "Real Change." He also is the author of these fiction books: "Gettysburg," "Grant Comes East," "Never Call Retreat: Lee & Grant, the Final Victory," "1945," and "Pea