ARSA Unveils Full Agenda of Symposium Week Engagement

Feb. 28, 2018
ARSA unveils the full agenda for its 2018 Annual Repair Symposium, which will include events in and around the nation’s capital from March 13-16.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Feb. 28, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association unveiled the full agenda for its 2018 Annual Repair Symposium, which will include events in and around the nation’s capital from March 13-16. In the two decades since ARSA first hosted the symposium, it has grown to include a Legislative Day of congressional engagement and – new this year – a day of Executive to Executive (E2E) Briefings. The expanded event provides a platform for aviation maintenance industry leaders seeking to influence government, learn about the newest regulatory developments, get up to speed on industry economic trends and network with peers.

The inaugural E2E day (March 13) will bring officials from the Departments of Commerce, Transportation and State face-to-face with a select group repair station leaders for updates on administration priorities. Then, on Legislative Day (March 14), ARSA will turn on its grassroots legislative advocacy by delivering industry professionals to the Hill for congressional meetings. Top issues this year include FAA reauthorization, workforce development, regulatory reform and government contracting. Participants will break for lunch with Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and the release of the 2018 Global Fleet & MRO Market Report, produced for ARSA by Oliver Wyman.

The traditional symposium will come to order on March 15. Speakers will include aviation safety officials from the United States, Europe, Canada and Brazil in addition to industry and policy experts. Combined with FAA-lead breakout sessions on safety assurance and contract oversight on March 16, the 2018 Annual Repair Symposium will live up to its reputation as the industry’s premier substantive event.

“There’s always a bit of magic in watching the agenda come together,” said Brett Levanto, ARSA vice president of communications. “Announcing the schedule today is very satisfying, because it shows how all of the legwork and planning done by our team pays off: For four days, we’re going to be all over the nation’s capital – in office meetings and briefings, sitting for panels and listening to speakers, giving awards and enjoying each other’s professional company. The actual events are the reward for a lot of good work and a chance to do even more.”

The complete agenda is available at arsa.org/news-media/events/arsa-symposium. Current registrants should familiarize themselves with the schedule in order to make the most of their trip. Registration remains open for interested attendees.

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 work on behalf of both industry stakeholders and the flying public, please visit ARSA.org.