WASHINGTON – Daniel B. Fisher, vice president of legislative affairs for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), issued the following statement in response to Congress’ extension of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The agency’s authorization, which was set to expire on Sept. 30, has been extended six months during which lawmakers hope to work out the “transformational” reauthorization package envisioned by congressional leaders.
“This extension does little to change the situation facing our nation’s aviation community. We can turn back the clock as often as Congress wants, but time will continue to run out. Until we have a responsible, long-term bill that adequately funds the FAA and guarantees the competitiveness of aviation companies, we’re all running out of time. Further delay is unacceptable and the men and women who work every day to ensure aviation safety deserve better than endless patches and punting that has characterized prior reauthorizations.”
Set your watch for the new deadline at arsa.org/faa-countdown.
ARSA is the only association devoted to the unique needs of the global civil aviation maintenance industry. It is dedicated to helping member companies operate more efficiently and effectively, while continuing to ensure the safety of aircraft worldwide. To learn more about the association’s dedicated work on behalf of both industry stakeholders and the flying public, please visit ARSA.org.
