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Pro Growth

Beyond our leadership on aviation policy, ARSA works to promote a pro-growth agenda, that is, policies that create a better climate for businesses of all sizes. We understand that the aviation industry isn’t working in a vacuum and that the success of your business depends on a favorable economic climate that encourages growth and fosters competition.

Unfortunately, in Washington, connecting the dots between policy and real-world impact can be challenging. However, ARSA has your back! The Association works to protect your business’ ability to operate free from cumbersome taxation and regulation. ARSA works with lawmakers to ensure that labor policies protect employee and employer freedoms and that workplace mandates allow your business to thrive, rather than bogging you down with red tape.

As such, ARSA works both independently and in partnership with like-minded organizations to encourage lawmakers to pursue policies that will make it easier for you to run your business. ARSA participates in several coalitions to oppose legislation that would adversely impact your company and support proposals that will allow your repair station to grow. From removing regulatory hurdles to encouraging programs designed to build the next generation of aviation technicians, ARSA’s efforts on the Hill go beyond aviation and help your company succeed.

The latest ARSA news regarding rulemaking is below; click here for archived content.


Good Maintenance Cheer this Holiday Season

The office of ARSA’s management firm will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025. Periodicals will not be distributed on these dates, but the association continues collecting…Read More

FAA Requires Foreign D&A Testing by 2027

On Dec. 18, the U.S. Federal Register published the FAA’s long-awaited final rule expanding drug and alcohol testing requirements to repair station personnel outside the United States. The new rule…Read More

Don’t Be Ignored – STC Audit Survey

Congress’ May 2024 reauthorization of the FAA, requires the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) to audit the FAA’s Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Services (see P.L. 118-63,…Read More

2025 ARSA Annual Conference

March 18-21, 2025 Event Information | Registration | Hotel  Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with Livestream Options for Online Participants Experience the international aerospace maintenance community’s premier event. Join ARSA members…Read More

Clarifying (by Dividing) Recordkeeping Guidance

On Nov. 19, ARSA submitted a pair of draft advisory circulars for FAA consideration to replace its proposed update to AC 43-9, Maintenance Records. The documents divide overlapping responsibilities previously…Read More
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