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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.


D&A Testing Rule Enters Key Review Stage

ARSA members are encouraged to follow the association’s example and engage the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) as it reviews the FAA’s final rule regarding expanding…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

ARSA Brings Long Experience to New Vertical Aviation Event

Next March, as it prepares for the 2025 ARSA Annual Conference, the association’s team will make a special appearance at the inaugural edition of VERTICON (formerly HELI-EXPO) in Dallas, Texas.…Read More

Workforce, Government Among Top Supply Chain Risks

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force delivered its final report on Nov. 4. The task force was created by Congress in 2023 to identify risks…Read More

Quick Question – 2025 Conference Planning

March 18-21, 2025 Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with Livestream Options for Online Participants Event Information | Registration Coming December 2024 The repair station community’s premier substantive event returns; help ARSA’s…Read More
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