On August 2 MARPA joined a petition signed by 12 other industry groups seeking the extension of FAA Notice 8900.380. This effort was spearheaded by the Aviation Suppliers Association. Yesterday, the FAA responded to the petition by agreeing to reissue the policy for another year. Continue reading
For years, PMA parts were a uniquely American product. But recent European events may suggest that others will be following our lead. BAE has been focused on obtaining design approval and production approval to create approved independent replacement parts under the European system. On January 22, Graham Smith and Phil Beard explained how BAE has … Continue reading
Today, EASA issued an updated agenda for the 2013 EASA / FAA International Aviation Safety Conference. The Conference is the annual meeting among EASA, FAA, TCCA and other regulators to discuss new paradigms in regulatory oversight. This meeting directly impacts the aviation industry, which is the subject of this regulatory oversight! Continue reading
The FAA has announced that it is assigning two ARAC new tasks: updating the regulations to relfect fly-by-wire and examiing the risks associated with bird ingestion. Each of these could affect the PMA community. The FAA is taking applications for working group membership through April 5, 2013. Continue reading
A number of PMA exporters, and European PMA importers, who have asked for clear guidance on how to distinguish a “critical” PMA parts from a “non-critical” PMA part. This article explains when a PMA part is “critical” for purposes of export from the United States to Europe. Continue reading
EASA is seeking guidance on how to address PMA parts in engines exposed to volcanic ash. Continue reading
Looking for the schedule for the MARPA Conference on Friday? Here it is! Continue reading
The MARPA 2012 Conference will be held in a month, on October 3-5, 2012 at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. But the deadline for making hotel reservations at the discounted rate is Monday, September 3! Continue reading
The MARPA 2012 Conference will be held October 3-5, 2012 at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. Please make your reservations early for the Conference: the hotel has sold out early for the past several years and we expect the hotel to sell out again this year.
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The FAA EASA Conference started on June 12, 2012 with a discussion of the importance of cooperation between the aviation regulatory authorities Continue reading
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