How’s Marshall?
July 26, 2021 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates
On July 8, ARSA Managing Director & General Counsel Marshall S. Filler underwent successful heart surgery. He is recovering at home and is on track to continue his passion as…Read More
ARSA on President’s Budget: Politics Aside, Good Safety is Good Business
February 03, 2015
Daniel Fisher, vice president of legislative affairs for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fiscal year 2016 budget proposal. The administration has requested $15.8 billion, including $9.915 billion for agency operations, a slight increase over current funding levels. However, the White House also proposes once again to alter business aircraft depreciation schedules.
“ARSA commends the administration for requesting Congress provide the FAA more resources to do its job. For repair stations, good safety is good business and the maintenance sector is dedicated to continuing its impeccable safety record regardless of government oversight. However, since aviation maintenance companies rely on the FAA for congressionally-mandated certifications and inspections, any shortfall results in administrative delays and ultimately undermines American competitiveness.
“Unfortunately, the administration’s call to reduce the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft is an unnecessary political gambit. It will impact the entire aviation industry – a sector that lifts the American economy, creating jobs for millions of people in communities across the country – from parts suppliers to repair stations. ARSA encourages lawmakers to reject measures that would hurt the hardworking men and women who keep the nation safely in flight.”
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Anti-Viral Measures
July 27, 2021 | Categories:
Advocacy, ARSA Works, Aviation Policy, EASA, FAA, Featured Post, Legislative, Maintenance, Operations, Regulatory, Training
For the use of its members and the larger aviation community, ARSA is maintaining this page as a resource for virus-related updates on policy initiatives and business needs. Please bookmark…Read More
DOT Reopens Jobs Program Applications
July 27, 2021 | Categories:
Act Now, Advocacy, ARSA News & Updates, ARSA Works, Legislative, Press Releases, Regulatory
To keep tabs on all of ARSA’s work related to the current pandemic, visit arsa.org/anti-viral-measures.
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FAA to Restart Global Leadership Meeting
On July 20, the FAA announced plans to host its 8th Annual Global Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 22-23. The event will have both in-person and online attendance…Read MoreLawmakers Explore Aviation Workforce Diversity
July 21, 2021 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates, FAA
The House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing July 20 to discuss enhancing diversity in the aviation workforce.
The witnesses were (click a name to download their written testimony):
Rebecca Lutte,…Read More
