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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.


Respond to “First of Kind” Survey on Female Aerospace Leadership

ARSA partner Oliver Wyman has invited association members to support its survey updating the “Lift off to Leadership” report published in 2021 as a joint initiative with the International Aerospace…Read More

FAA Confirms SMS Compliance Dates Under U.S./EU Bilateral

On July 8, the FAA published InFO 24007 confirming the compliance dates for U.S. repair stations either applying for or holding EASA approval under the bilateral agreement between the United…Read More

Grantham Gets Cycle’s First ARSA PAC Contribution

Air Force and aviation industry veteran Travis Grantham, a candidate for Arizona’s fifth congressional district, has received the first ARSA Political Action Committee (PAC) contribution of the 2026 election cycle.…Read More

Review FAA’s Methods, Techniques, and Practices

The FAA has engaged industry to help review AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair that is applicable to aircraft inspection and repair. The AC primarily supports…Read More

Drafting Regulatory Purpose into Order 8130.21

On June 17, ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) jointly submitted a rewrite of the FAA’s Draft Order 8130.21J, “Completion of FAA Form 8130-3 under 14 CFR part 21.”…Read More
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