8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K
                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 27, 2004
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                         TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


        New Jersey                      33-18978                 22-1441806
(State or other jurisdiction    (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)                                      Identification No.)


       728 Garden St
  Carlstadt, New Jersey                                  (201) 933-1600
  (Address of principal                         (Registrant's telephone number,
   executive offices)                                  including area code)




                                 Not Applicable

         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)





Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On May 27, 2004, Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp issued a press release
stating that it was awarded a contract from a leading global package delivery
company for its TR-220.


                                    SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned there unto duly authorized.


                                               TEL-INSTRUMENT ELECTRONICS CORP


Date:  May 27, 2004                            By  /s/ Harold K. Fletcher
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                                                   /s/ Harold K. Fletcher
                                                       Chairman and President

EX-99

                                                                      Exhibit 99

Global Package Delivery Company Selects Tel-Instrument Multi-Function Avionics
Test Set!

     CARLSTADT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--Tel-Instrument Electronics
Corp is proud to announce the award of a contract from a leading global package
delivery company for its TR-220 Multi-Function Test Sets. This contract has been
awarded based on the results of a competitive procurement performed by the
company.
     The TR-220 will be used for testing aircraft that are being upgraded to
meet new Eurocontrol requirements for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced
Surveillance and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B).
     The TR-220 has the capability to test Traffic and Collision Avoidance
Systems (TCAS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), and Transponders (Mode A, C
and S) for commercial aircraft fitted with such equipment. In addition, the test
set transmits and receives Mode S 1090 MHz Extended Squitters, (ADS-B), and
transmits Traffic Information System (TIS) intruder flight data. The TR-220
provides test capability for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance
Transponders that are currently being introduced to meet the new European
requirements.
     Mr. Charles Palanzo, the Company's Chief Operating Officer said
"Tel-Instrument is committed to providing the Aerospace and Defence Industry
innovative test and measurement solutions and further reflects the market's
acceptance of this product. An integral part of the Company's plan is to broaden
and strengthen its market position both domestically and internationally. This
award reflects our commitment to provide state-of-the-art solutions that embrace
the most modern technology."

     About Tel-Instrument:

     Tel-Instrument is a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics test
equipment for the general aviation, commercial aviation, and government/military
aviation markets, both domestically and internationally. Tel-Instrument provides
instruments to test a wide range of navigation, communication and databus
equipment. For further information please visit our website at
www.telinstrument.com.
     Tel Instrument's stock is traded in the American Exchange System under the
symbol TIK.


     CONTACT: Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp
              Joseph P. Macaluso, 201-933-1600