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ARSA Urges SBA Review of Maintenance Manual Availability

ARSA has filed a comment with the U.S. Small Business Administration National Ombudsman’s office urging it to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) inconsistent enforcement of rules relating to availability…Read More

ARSA Remembers – Stewart Mercer (1938-2018)

Stewart Mercer. Photo courtesy the Mercer Family. Stewart Mercer, passionate aviation professional, community leader and world traveler, passed away on Aug. 12. He was 80. “The industry lost another of…Read More

Another Parts Documentation Extension

Effective Aug. 7, the FAA again explained a repair station’s authority to inspect and issue FAA Form 8130-3 with a right-side signature for new articles received without documentation required by…Read More

Quick Question – Engaging Elected Officials

While ARSA’s legislative team works hard for the industry every day (with great success), it depends on the personal engagement of the maintenance community. By investing personally in the political…Read More

IATA-CFMI Agreement Shows Market Cooperation, Not Complete Safety Solution

On July 31, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement with CFM International (CFMI) to increase engine maintenance competition. As a result, IATA has withdrawn its formal complaint…Read More