Important Deadlines:
- HazMat Training is Tuesday and Wednesday next week. It is online. Link below for registration.
- Annual Conference early-bird extended through May 4th. Keynotes announced below and workshops will be announced this weekend. Hotel is almost sold-out.
Government Affairs and Legal News:
Scrapped Parts – What evidence of Destruction Should I Expect? Read More…Condition Codes on Parts with Multiple Tags Read More…FAA Issues New SUPs Guidance Read More…
Cavu Café: Royboy’s Prose & Cons – Swapping Aircraft Parts Read More...
ASA/AFRA 2018:
Keynote Speakers Announced for ASA/AFRA 2018
ASA is pleased to announce Keynote Speakers General Sessions.
ASA is pleased to announce Keynote Speakers General Sessions.
Monday Keynotes
- Robert Taylor, SVP Technical, APOLLO AVIATION
- Jim Lundeen, Head of Supplier Support, AIRBUS AMERICAS
- Adam Pilarski Ph.D., SVP, AVITAS
Tuesday Keynotes
- Kahina Oudjehani, Head of Eco-Design and Environmental Affairs, BOMBARDIER
- Neil McConachie, Partner, OLIVER WYMAN
- Boyd Parsons, General Manager Excellence 5.0, AIR CANADA MAINTENANCE
- Richard Brown, Principal, ICF
For additional details on the agenda, please visit the Schedule of Events page accessible from our website conference pages.
Early Bird Registration has been extended through May 4, 2018 for ASA/AFRA 2018
ASA/AFRA 2018 Early Bird Registration is through May 4, 2018. The meeting will be held June 24-26, 2018 at the OMNI Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia in Scottsdale, AZ.
ASA/AFRA 2018 Conference – OMNI Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is Accepting Room Reservations
The conference rate is $145.00 and may be extended three days prior and post conference dates pending availability. The Room block cut-off date is May 23, 2018. For reservations, you may use the following link https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/scottsdale-montelucia/meetings/asa-afra or you may contact the hotel directly at 800-843-6664. The OMNI is only 15 minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Quality Committee Meeting – June 24, 2018 – Scottsdale, AZ
The next QC Meeting will be held during ASA/AFRA 2018. Details may be found on our website at under Quality Committee News. Registration is required for this session. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Brigham.
Attending PB Expo, so are we!
ASA invited to speak at PBExpo | May 16-17 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
ASA – Solutions Driven, Customer focused; not your average Trade Association! ASA has been an advocate for the aircraft parts distribution community for 25 years. Interacting with FAA, other aviation authorities as well as industry associations and business, ASA has communicated this vital news information through newsletters, bulletins, training and education. But did you know ASA is also your Accreditation and Certification Expert? Jeanne Meade and Ryan Aggergaard will be discussing ASA’s services and current news.
Visit ASA at PBExpo 2018 | Booth #716 | May 16-17 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Got Questions? Need Support? 8130s, Traceability, Export, Hazmat, Aviation Regulations, ISO 9001, AS 9100 Series Certification, ASA-100 Accreditation….it’s a maze out there and ASA has answers. Meet one-on-one with Jeanne or Ryan to learn more about ASA Services and Event’s such as ASA’s upcoming Annual Conference being held in Scottsdale, AZ this June. If you would like to set up a private meeting, email us at info@aviationsuppliers.org. Or, just come on by and just say Hi! We look forward to seeing you there!!
HAZMAT Training Tailored For An Aviation Attendee
Registration for Hazmat Training is still Open! | April 24-25 | Webinar
ASA Members are eligible for discounted rates for initial or recurrent (web-based) Hazmat Training to be held April 24-25, 2018. Please use this link for rate and registration information. This web-based training is offered to better suit your company’s business needs and schedule. Recurrent trainees will attend for half a day and be able to work half a day. Initial trainees (first time participants) will work two full days. Please email Katt Brigham of the Washington Aviation Group, or call 202-628-6777 if you have any questions.
Industry Events:
AP&M Offers Registration Discounts to ASA Members
ASA has partnered with Aviation Week to offer ASA Members an exclusive discount to the upcoming AP&M Summit being held 30-31 May 2018 in London. Aviation Week has extended an 15% discount on registration bringing the discounted price to £594.15 (reduced from £699). The link to register for the summit is https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=270476&categoryid=2110876. Enter ASA15 in the Discount Code field to receive the 15% discount.
Calendar @ A Glance!!
2018
- April 24-25 - Hazmat Training - Web-Based
- June 24-26 - ASA AFRA Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
- June 24 - QC Meeting @ ASA Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
- September 19-20 - Hazmat Training - Web-Based
- September 25 - Regulatory Workshop, Newark, NJ
- September 27 - Regulatory Workshop, Miramar, FL
- December 3 - Regulatory Workshop, Seattle, WA
- December 5 - Regulatory Workshop, Los Angeles, CA
- December 7 - QC Meeting, Grapevine, TX