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Parts Approval in Europe Becomes a Reality

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

EASA Considers Promoting Replacement Part Manufacturing in Europe

A European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Preliminary Regulatory Impact Assessment has found that EASA’s current regulations are sufficient to support the approval of aftermarket aircraft parts, similar to the FAA’s PMA approval, and that EASA needs to issue better guidance to permit the EASA regulations to be used in this way. Continue reading