Operations
Portions of 14 CFR that cover aircraft operations, some of which also impact the maintenance providers that service the operator’s equipment, include part 39 (ADs), part 91 (General Operating Rules), part 119 (Air Carrier Certification Rules), part 120 (drug and alcohol programs), part 121 (Air Carrier Operating Rules), part 125 (Commercial Operators), part 129 (Foreign Air Carriers), part 133 (Rotorcraft – External Loads), part 135 (Commuter/On Demand Operators), and part 137 (Agricultural Operators).
A separate issue page is available for Drug & Alcohol Testing.
The latest ARSA news regarding operations requirements is below; click here for archived items.
Weston Award Recognizes Crowley’s Commitment to Learning
On March 20, ARSA recognized Jerry Crowley with its Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Government Service. Crowley is a long time FAA aviation safety inspector who was a professional…Read MoreIndustry Requests More Time to Comment on FAA Order 8130.21J
March 28, 2025 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates, Design & Production, EASA, FAA, Maintenance, Press Releases, Regulatory
Update: On April 17, the FAA notified the industry signatories that it had extended the comment deadline to June 6, 2025.
On March 28, ARSA joined 11 ally trade associations…Read More
Small Biz Recruitment by Repair Stations
The National Skills Coalition and its partner organization Business Leaders United invite the repair station community to support a study of small and mid-sized business recruiting practices. The study seeks…Read MoreMaintenance Industry Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peaks, Enters “Supercycle”
March 25, 2025 | Categories:
Advocacy, ARSA News & Updates, ARSA Works, Aviation Policy, FAA, Legislative, Press Releases, Regulatory
On March 19, ARSA used its Annual Legislative Day gathering to release its 2025 Global Fleet & MRO Market Report. The analysis provided for the association by Oliver Wyman Vector,…Read More