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Tariffs and PMA

MARPA members need to be concerned about the affect of tariffs on their international business. Tariffs may affect inbound supplies and reciprocal tariffs from our trading partners may affect PMA sales as well. If you pull up the HTSUS today, it is not yet updated with the new tariffs, so we’ve summarized the upcoming tariffs … Continue reading →

Opportunity to Sell PMA in China

As we’ve discussed at several of our live events, MARPA is collaborating with Oppland to host a PMA conference in China. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet Chinese air carriers and Chinese MROs; and to discuss with them ways that YOUR products could help them meet reliability, safety and availability challenges. The Details: Online … Continue reading →

One-on-One Meetings at MARPA: Why Should You Participate?

There are just two weeks left to sign up for the 1:1 meetings at this year’s MARPA Conference! The 1:1 meetings match air carriers with aircraft parts producers, repair providers, and other solution providers. The 1:1 meetings are scheduled for the morning of the first day of the two-day conference, so you can meet business … Continue reading →

Exporting PMA Parts: Make Sure You Perform the Full Analysis

Many PMA parts manufacturers sell their parts to non-US MROs and airlines. When these parts are exported from the United States, they need to be exported in compliance with U.S. export laws. U.S. export laws include a special analysis that must be completed when the export is intended to support a foreign aircraft. When you … Continue reading →

Summary of U.S. Sanctions on Russia and Belarus (as they apply to Aircraft Parts)

There has been a lot of activity in U.S. export sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Some of those new standards apply to aircraft parts. If you are an FAA-PMA manufacturer or exporter, then here is a summary of the key things you need to know about these new sanctions. Continue reading →

FAA Confirms that UAE Will Accept Non-Critical PMAs with 8130-3 Tags

The FAA has been working with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the subject of acceptance of PMA parts. The FAA has published new guidance about the results of their communications. The new guidance clarifies the intent of the GCAA PMA policy. The issue that had arisen was … Continue reading →

Ask Congress for Assistance

Follow these instructions to contact your members of Congress and influence them in favor of supporting the aviation supply chain. Continue reading →

New Agreement Confirms PMAs Are Accepted in Japan (without further showing)

The new IPA agreement between JCAB and the FAA confirms that Japan accepts FAA-PMAs are without any further showing. Continue reading →

Trade Deal Holds Little Benefit for the PMA Community

Despite a much-touted Agreement between China and the US, there is little change for the PMA community. Continue reading →

MARPA Promotes PMA in Japan

MARPA spent a week in Tokyo, meeting with Air Carriers and participating in the Japan Aerospace Exposition. Continue reading →