Under EASA’s rules, MMI are equivalent or improved instructions that retain the intent of the original type-certificate holder’s information. Since MMIs do not affect the “engineering design,” they should not be considered a deviation from the manufacturer’s maintenance manuals or ICA. As such, ARSA asked the FAA to officially recognize the acceptability of MMI.
ARSA partner Oliver Wyman has invited association members to support its survey updating the “Lift off to Leadership” report published in 2021 as a joint initiative with the International Aerospace…
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On July 8, the FAA published InFO 24007 confirming the compliance dates for U.S. repair stations either applying for or holding EASA approval under the bilateral agreement between the United…
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Air Force and aviation industry veteran Travis Grantham, a candidate for Arizona’s fifth congressional district, has received the first ARSA Political Action Committee (PAC) contribution of the 2026 election cycle.…
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The FAA has engaged industry to help review AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair that is applicable to aircraft inspection and repair. The AC primarily supports…
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On June 17, ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) jointly submitted a rewrite of the FAA’s Draft Order 8130.21J, “Completion of FAA Form 8130-3 under 14 CFR part 21.”…
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