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Due to sequestration-related budget cuts and furloughs, all Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety offices and facilities will operate with reduced staffing and, in some cases, periodic closures, from now through Sept. 30, 2013. more info
On April 1, the Aircraft Electronics Association submitted comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking published at 78 Fed. Reg. 6276 (January 30, 2013). more info
The European Aviation Safety Agency has introduced NPA "Embodiment of Safety Management System (SMS) requirements into Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2042/2003" covering Part M and Part 145 (rulemaking task reference: RMT.0251/MDM.055). more info
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the appropriate treatment of 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) under Part 87 of the FCC Regulations. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration amended the maintenance regulations regarding the loading of aeronautical database updates by removing, from the preventive maintenance category, the task of updating databases used in self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted navigation equipment. more info
Five years ago, the Aircraft Electronics Association membership raised concerns that general aviation needed an alternative B2 licensing process to support the career paths for engineers. This alternative process was developed and is now open for comment as a B2 license. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association recently objected to the Federal Aviation Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Part 145 repair stations in comments submitted to the FAA by the Nov. 19 deadline. more info
Comments Due Monday, November 19 on FAA's Significant and Potentially Damaging Part 145 Rewrite more info
Have You Submitted Comments on FAA's Significant and Potentially Damaging Part 145 Rewrite? more info
This action would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings, the repair station certification requirements and the regulations on repair stations providing maintenance for air carriers. This action is necessary because many portions of the existing repair station regulations do not reflect current repair station aircraft maintenance and business practices, or advances in aircraft technology. These changes would modernize the regulations to keep pace with current industry standards and practices. more info
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