Due to inclement weather in the Washington, D.C. area, ARSA will be closed Tuesday, December 10. ARSA staff continue to be available via email. Please refer to the staff directory here.…
On Nov. 27, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed the third revision of the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) to the Bilateral Aviation Safety…
Happy Holidays—the Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration that will impact foreign repair stations. The abstract states:
“This rulemaking is required…
On Dec. 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responded to a letter ARSA sent on Nov. 19, concerning the prohibition on early compliance of FAA Order 8130.21H, specifically the ability…
On Nov. 20, ARSA joined seven other industry associations in a letter to House and Senate Budget Committee Chairmen Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) opposing an increase of…
On Dec. 4, ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod held an online training session for persons interested in influencing the outcome of federal regulations.
The webinar, titled “The Rulemaking Process,” discussed…
On Nov. 21, ARSA Managing Director and General Counsel Marshall Filler gave the keynote address at the AVM Summit USA in Orlando. The two-day event brings together members of the…
On Nov. 20, the Senate Homeland Security Committee endorsed Jeh Johnson, President Obama’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by a voice vote following Johnson’s testimony earlier…
Dec 10 to Dec 11 Regional Symposium on Strategic Trends in Air Cargo The International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO, in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC), is organizing a Regional Symposium on Strategic Trends in Air Cargo, which will be held on 10 - 11 December 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil.
This two-day symposium will attract executives from civil aviation administrations, airlines, logistics companies, aviation training centers as well as industry professionals with an interest in air cargo market trends and strategies. The event will be conducted in English, Spanish and Portuguese with simultaneous interpretation as appropriate.
The themes on the program will create awareness of regulatory, security and facilitation trends in the global air cargo industry, and will provide for discussion of some of the challenges the air cargo industry is facing today.
Other topics include: Future trends and challenges facing the air cargo industry; Safe transportation of dangerous goods by air; Environmental issues. This event presents a unique opportunity for establishing new relationships with civil aviation authorities, academia and industry experts.
www.icao.int/Meetings/R......aspxJan 8 AMTSociety I.A.Renewal Training Program - ARSA's Marshall Filler to instruct IA Renewal Training Program Exhibiting Information
All AMTs are encouraged to attend.
Continual learning is a key component to aviation safety, your career, and our profession. AMTSociety strives to provide its members with benefits that aid in their personal and professional growth. Through our aircraft maintenance educational seminars known as the Roadshow Consortium live training seminars provide ongoing learning opportunities.
The topics covered during the live events have recently been enhanced. Regardless if you are a student, a new A&P, a seasoned technician holding an Inspection Authorization (IA), a maintenance manager, or director of maintenance, anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Each seminar in AMTSociety's IA Renewal Consortium meets the requirements contained in FAR 65.93(a)(4) for Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal training and is acceptable towards 8 hours of training for IA renewal and the FAA AMT Awards Program. In addition to AMTSociety's IA renewal training, YOU MUST also comply with the “actively engaged” requirements in FAR 65.91(c)(1)-(4) to meet the requirements of IA renewal.
To Register: amtsociety.org/roadshow.jspJan 21 to Jan 22 AVM Summit - Europe The AVM Summit Europe is not a single market technology event but a unique and focused Aerospace Event with three totally independent & separate Conference Tracks; Aviation Electronics, MRO and PMA Parts. Conference Areas are centered within a common aerospace exhibition hall. Each of these separate 2 day high level conference tracks will bring speakers, industry experts and consultants that can show you new ways to think about your individual products, technologies, companies and organizations. We will look at new technologies that help improve safety & efficiencies and reduce human error, helping you stay focused and on top of your game – keeping both commercial and defense aircraft in the air safely and efficiently. The Exhibition floor will also showcase many of the leading Aerospace Technologies, Products and Services that mirror the individual conference tracks including Aviation Electronics, Avionics, Testing and Certification along with MRO products and other solutions and systems on the market. www.avm-summit.com/europeFeb 5 to Feb 6 MRO Middle East MRO Middle East is the leading must-attend aviation maintenance exhibition and conference in the region.
Join thousands of airlines, maintenance providers, OEMs, suppliers, and key regional players – at the same time, all under one roof! Strategically designed to offer the most innovative concepts while encouraging the advancement of the airline and aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry in the region Up-to-the-minute information Insight from leading industry experts sharing growth opportunities, cost reduction strategies, and management practices that are increasing ROI and maximizing efficiency Meet and network with the people that are fostering growth in the region, developing cutting-edge technology, and pushing the MRO industry forward!
ARSA, in partnership with NATA Compliance Services (NATACS), is pleased to announce a new drug program management service that provides accurate, fast and reliable solutions for a safe and compliant drug-free workplace. NATACS is a “one stop” solution that provides policy templates, plan setup, regulatory assistance, and program administration; benefits include:
Laboratory and collection site setup and coordination
Medical review officer services
Random drug and alcohol list generation
Substance abuse referral
Audit preparation
Rules and regulations update notifications
Training materials
Online document management
For more information, visit https://www.natacs.aero/ARSA or call 800.493.9707. To view the Drug & Alcohol program webinar, detailing how the program works, click here.
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