Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

Brett Levanto
Regulatory compliance is the responsibility of the FAA certificate holder—even if the government shuts down.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The new FAA foreign repair station rule on drug and alcohol testing needs a few minor changes ahead of implementation, a coalition says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sarah MacLeod
Maintenance technologies are rolling out faster than new aircraft introduction timelines, which could limit their full benefits.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sarah MacLeod and Brett Levanto
The FAA and EASA’s latest revision to Technical Implementation Procedures should clarify confusion about acceptability of parts used for maintenance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sarah MacLeod
As tightening hangar capacity drives the need for more space, companies must consider the effects of sustainability and technology advancements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
It is official: Repair stations with European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification must have ICAO-compliant safety management systems by 2026.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
Aerospace stakeholders can participate in executive efforts to reduce FAA red tape.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
There were plenty of signs at MRO Americas 2025 leading the way to aviation's future.
Workforce & Training

Brett Levanto
Repair stations outside the U.S. will need to expand drug and alcohol testing requirements by December 2027.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay
Editors discuss MRO workforce challenges, opportunities and DOGE cuts as they reflect on the recent ATEC and ARSA annual conferences.
MRO Podcast

Brett Levanto
ARSA highlights the importance of acknowledging the MRO workforce’s complaints about career satisfaction and longevity.
Workforce & Training

Brett Levanto
ARSA asserts that Delta’s recent drone inspection approval shows why a recent FAA legal interpretation is misguided.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
While artificial intelligence can improve tasks, it cannot take on direct responsibility from people certified by regulatory agencies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
To meet regulatory requirements for safety management systems, repair stations will need a layered approach.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
Industry scrutiny and edits are necessary to ensure new FAA rules are consistent and clear.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sarah MacLeod
ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Though the FAA may or may not require safety management systems for repair stations, the issue is moot for the largest shops.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
The FAA is seeking industry input about adding a safety management system mandate to repair stations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
ARSA urges industry support to amend an FAA rule about documentation requirements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brett Levanto
Navigating MRO’s capacity crisis will require better understanding of workforce needs and opportunities.
Workforce & Training

Brett Levanto
ARSA asserts that FAA enforcement of language about certificated mechanics holds back those with repairman certificates.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Christian A. Klein
The AOG Technics unapproved parts scandal shows the aviation industry should rely more on technician experience than paperwork in identifying issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Christian A. Klein
U.S. repair stations seeking to serve Chinese markets face bilateral challenges, but the country’s market growth may drive closer regulatory collaboration.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sarah MacLeod
The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Forged documents and regulatory emphasis of paperwork’s importance combine to spark fake parts sales scheme.
Safety, Ops & Regulation