An Intro to the Federal Legislative Process
ARSA’s online training courses are open to anyone interested in learning more about the business of aviation, particularly on regulatory safety subjects. The association revises these courses often,...
View ArticleDOT OIG Report Highlights Opportunities to Improve Oversight
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been too slow in shifting to risk-based oversight of the aviation maintenance industry, a report released today by the Department of...
View ArticleJoin ARSA’s Grassroots Efforts
ARSA’s grassroots action site, ARSAaction.org, provides an easy way to connect with your lawmakers. Use this tool to send a message to leaders in Washington on the most important legislative issues...
View ArticleAppeals Court Unpins NLRB Poster Rule
On May 7, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision and struck down a 2010 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulation requiring...
View ArticleBipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Launch Tax Reform Campaign
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and House Ways & Means Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., have joined forces to launch an online comprehensive tax reform campaign aimed at bringing in...
View ArticleObama Fills FAA Deputy Spot with Aviation Exec
On May 15, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Michael Whitaker, a former aviation industry executive, to serve as the FAA’s deputy administrator. Because the position does not require...
View ArticleMajor Minor Primer
ARSA’s online training courses are open to anyone interested in learning more about the business of aviation, particularly on regulatory safety subjects. The association revises these courses often,...
View ArticleMacLeod Addresses AMROI
This week, ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod addressed attendees at Aviation MRO Indonesia 2013 in Jakarta. MacLeod provided the International Key Note Address titled “Strengthening Bilateral...
View ArticleARSA Blog: Creating Jobs Throughout the World
ARSA Vice President of Government Affairs Daniel Fisher discusses the impact of new aviation maintenance facilities opening in both the United States and around the world, and the importance of being...
View ArticleARSA Seeks Consistency In EASA SMS Requirements
On May 22, ARSA submitted comments to a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) incorporating safety management system (SMS) requirements into EASA part 145. While...
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ARSA Urges FAA to Clarify Technical Data Requirements
On June 9, ARSA submitted comments to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) draft order 8300.X providing guidance on requirements for the approval of technical data associated with major repairs or...
View ArticleClock Strikes Zero: TSA Once Again Misses Deadline
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) once again failed to meet its deadline to finalize the repair station security rule, expected by today. TSA’s inaction means the...
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ACA Employer Mandate Penalty Postponed Until 2015
On July 2, the Obama administration announced the employer mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Public Law 111-148) will be delayed one year, until Jan. 1, 2015. The White House says it...
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A Facility Visit a Day Keeps Bad Policy Away
One of the challenges ARSA faces on Capitol Hill is that many lawmakers don’t even know the aviation maintenance industry exists. That is why it’s so important to invite elected officials to get a...
View ArticleHouse Bill Jump-Starts Small Aircraft Innovation
On July 16, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., that would update regulations to certificate the manufacturing of small airplanes to improve...
View ArticleDrug and Alcohol Testing: The Inconsistent Truth
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated air carriers and repair stations performing work on their behalf in the United States are required to conduct drug and alcohol testing for employees...
View ArticleDon’t Get Too Friendly: Register for Antitrust Webinar
On July 31, at noon (eastern), the association will hold its next webinar, titled “Antitrust: A Map to the Legal Minefield,” featuring Christian A. Klein, managing member of Obadal, Filler, MacLeod...
View ArticleInvest in Your Company & Cut Your Tax Bill Webinar
On August 21, at noon (eastern), the association will hold its next webinar, titled “Invest in Your Company & Cut Your Tax Bill: Understanding Depreciation Bonus & Sec. 179,” featuring...
View ArticleTax Webinar Highlights Depreciation Bonus, Sec. 179 Benefits
On Aug. 21, ARSA Executive Vice President Christian Klein hosted an online training session focusing on how to use capital investment incentives adopted by Congress to lower your tax bill. With the...
View ArticleSchool’s Still Out, But ARSA Members Educate Lawmakers
With lawmakers going home for the month-long August recess, ARSA members have stepped up efforts to educate their representatives about the aviation maintenance industry. On August 21, Rep. Joe Garcia...
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