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ARSA promotes laws and regulations that establish reasonable aviation safety standards. It encourages the development of regulatory guidance and interpretations that are clear, concise, consistent, and applied uniformly.
ARSA creates various publications that assist maintenance facilities in compliance with civil aviation regulations. These documents are available to members and non-members of...
The FAA has delivered its proposed rule regarding foreign drug & alcohol testing programs to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The text of the...
On Nov. 17, ARSA Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto joined an engagement session hosted by the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) soliciting input...
On Oct. 4, ARSA commented on the Department of Transportation’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) “Electronic Signatures, Forms and Storage for Drug and Alcohol Testing...
The FAA is continuing to decommission systems and migrate documents to its Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS). On Aug. 16, the agency retired the following databases within the Regulatory...
With comments due on May 16, overseas aviation companies should submit comments to the docket. Additionally, the foreign governments are strongly advised to provide detailed answers...
“As long as you have a willingness to learn and a good work ethic you can do anything.”Kristi Burns answered quickly when asked what she’d tell someone considering a career in...
Aviation demands innovation. Alternative fuels, remote technology and electric aircraft advancements require applying new skills, knowledge and tools to proven systems.The Aeronautical...
Trade associations, like all life, evolve around the calendar. There are events to plan, meetings to support and legislative schedules to observe. The issues change, but you can...
Thirty years ago, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) – a slightly older sibling to this magazine – was born in a small, Washington, D.C., office.
Corporate flight departments often institute much higher standards than those required by parts 43 (maintenance), 91 (general operating), and 145 (repair stations).
As we come to press, another EBACE, (European Business Aviation Conference and Exposition), will soon be taking place. Having attended just once in my career, I can report that...
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association board of directors on April 20 elected Alison McHugh to fill the vacant seat previously held by Jet Center MFR General Manager Gary...
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) has received the Aeronautical Repair Station Association’s (ARSA) 2022 Legislative Leadership Award for his efforts to enhance America...
On March 9, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) released its 2022 Global Fleet & MRO Market Report, prepared by Oliver Wyman. The report’s findings were presented...
WASHINGTON – On Dec. 27, representatives of 14 aviation industry associations urged FAA Administrator Steve Dickson to act on the agency’s enforcement of rules related to instructions...
On July 9, President Biden issued an Executive Order (“Promoting Competition in the American Economy”) establishing a whole-of-government policy to address overconcentration, ...
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – In the wake of 2020’s unprecedented economic disruptions, the aviation maintenance industry is showing signs of recovery. The Aeronautical Repair Station...
WASHINGTON – ARSA presented its 2021 Legislative Leadership Award to Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) as part of the association’s Legislative Day on March 10. The honor is given...
On March 11, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recognized Thomas Mickler as the 2021 recipient of the Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Service to Aviation Safety...
On Feb. 9, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association confirmed participation of FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson as keynote speaker for its 2021 Annual Conference. Dickson...
WASHINGTON – ARSA Executive Vice President Christian A. Klein issued the following statement in recognition of the FAA’s posting of two notices of funding opportunity for aviation...
In November, ARSA awarded its 2020 scholarship to C. Owen Ritzman of Southern Utah University. Ritzman is an AMT student whose love of getting his hands dirty is matched only ...
During its 2020 annual meeting, ARSA’s board of directors elected Gary Fortner to the association’s senior volunteer leadership position. Fortner, vice president of engineering...
