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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.


ICA ARC Concludes, Issues Report

The FAA’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ICA ARC) published its report and held its final meeting in September. The ARC was first proposed in an ARSA-led petition…Read More

Streamlining Bilateral Guidance

Update: On Sept. 28, the FAA confirmed cancellation of AC 145-11A, Repair Station Guidance for Compliance with the Safety Agreement between the United States and the European Union. August 18,…Read More

FAA Guidance Adds FRS Personnel Licensing Requirements

The FAA has issued a change to Order 8900.1 implementing the foreign repair station personnel licensing requirements of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Law. Sec. 302 directed the FAA to require…Read More

September SMS Webinar – Emergency Response Plans

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) hosted the most recent session in their webinar series explaining integration of a safety management system within the operations…Read More

ARSA, AEA Seek Legally Supportable OpSpecs

On Sept. 10, ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) continued their combined effort to limit use of “automatically” assigned operations specifications for repair station certificates. “The regulations are clear;…Read More
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