The European Commission has approved AerCap Holdings N.V. (‘AerCap’) to acquire GE Capital Aviation Services (‘GECAS’). This follows a review under EU competition law. This was an important regulatory step in the acquisition process, and it is also important because the split between GE and GECAS may permit GECAS lessees to consider PMA in a … Continue reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a joint policy statement that supports open competition in the aviation marketplace. At the core of this statement is a pledge of non-interference with airlines and MROs that want to use DER repairs and/or PMA parts. The press release for the statement summarizes Rolls-Royce’s … Continue reading
On March 2, MARPA had the opportunity to attend the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2017 Aviation Summit in Washington, DC. The event featured addresses and panels by the presidents and CEOs of aerospace industry leading operators, manufacturers, and service providers. Although the focus was primarily on operational issues affecting air carriers like Open Skies, airport … Continue reading
Some MARPA members have wondered where to find the FAA’s policy memo on design approval holder restrictions on ICA availability. They look for this policy memo because it clarifies that anti-competitive language in ICAs (restricting use of PMAs or third party repairs) is unacceptable to the FAA. Continue reading
The FAA has released Notice 8110.116, which stresses the importance of writing clear notes in the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), and of ensuring that those notes are consistent with FAA policy. This new guidance also includes pro-competition elements that will be welcomed by operators, independent repair stations, and PMA holders. Continue reading
At the 2011 AFRA Conference, a discussion of the economic factors affecting the current aviation marketplace, and affecting the future of certain aircraft types, provided valuable insight for PMA part producers concernined over diminishing markets for certain older aircraft types, as well as those examining increased competition from surplus spares. Continue reading
The initial meeting of the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee took place on May 25, 2010 at the Department of Transportation building in Washington, DC. This is a Committee that is charged with examining some of the issues facing aviation and developing recommendations for responses to those issues. Continue reading
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