Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

ARSA asserts that Delta’s recent drone inspection approval shows why a recent FAA legal interpretation is misguided.

While artificial intelligence can improve tasks, it cannot take on direct responsibility from people certified by regulatory agencies.

To meet regulatory requirements for safety management systems, repair stations will need a layered approach.

Industry scrutiny and edits are necessary to ensure new FAA rules are consistent and clear.

ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.

Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.

The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.

ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.

Navigating MRO’s capacity crisis will require better understanding of workforce needs and opportunities.

ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.

The AOG Technics unapproved parts scandal shows the aviation industry should rely more on technician experience than paperwork in identifying issues.

U.S. repair stations seeking to serve Chinese markets face bilateral challenges, but the country’s market growth may drive closer regulatory collaboration.

The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.

Forged documents and regulatory emphasis of paperwork’s importance combine to spark fake parts sales scheme.

Congress is readying new legislation that will guide how much the FAA spends over the next few years, while giving the agency an updated to-do list.

ARSA examines the actions aviation companies can take to become and stay leaders in the market.

ARSA argues EASA’s regulatory paperwork preferences are hindering bilateral parts standards established before the agency’s birth.

The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act is seeking more stringent restrictions on foreign repair stations.

Aftermarket stakeholders should consider multiple perspectives when working to solve the MRO workforce shortage.

Attendees at ARSA’s annual conference outlined challenges the MRO industry still faces in training, technician shortages and regulatory policies.

Successfully navigating the U.S.-European Union bilateral relationship requires more realistic logic about parts requirements.