ASA Member Bulletin – February 2019

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In this Month's Bulletin:

Message from ASA’s President
ASA logo use is limited to Members (Membership Logo), ASA-100 Accredited Companies (ASA-100 logo) and ASACB Certified Companies (ASACB logo). ASA shall protect its tradename including logos and certificates. Aviation company names are very similar. ASA reported the illegal use of a fake ASACB Certificate. Please note that Vision Aero located at 2850 Glades Circle Road, Suites 7 & 8, Weston, FL 33327 is an ASA member and not involved with the use of a fake ASACB Certificate.


ASA In Action
Government Affairs:
Brexit Update: EASA Makes Things a Little Easier

Export Compliance Just Got More Complicated

China Aviation Parts Management Forum Releases Draft 2019 Agenda

IRS Relaxes the 2018 Penalty Threshold for Individuals Who Pay Estimated Tax

Government Sourced Parts: Why Do We Care?

Renewing Delegated Privileges During the Shutdown

Networking with the Chinese Air Carriers and MRO Community

If needed, there is information on the ASA Web Blog regarding Designees and the US Government Shut-Down.


Cavu Café: Royboy’s Prose & Cons – Aircraft Disassembly/ Recycling’s AFRA BMP and the New IATA BIPAD
Roy Resto is a seasoned aviation industry professional and longtime partner with ASA. View his blog as he discussed various industry hot topics. You can find his latest blog entry here, and join in on the discussion! Don't forget to subscribe to get immediate updates from Roy's blog posts. 


Enterprise Florida Details International Business Development Assistance for FL Based Companies


ASA On The Road:
ASACB Will be Represented at the Upcoming AAQG/G-14 AAQSC Meetings in Portland Oregon | March 4-7, 2019
Wyndie Meyer, ASACB Manager will be participating in this working group. If you have any questions regarding ASACB or any other ASA Services, please contact Wyndie via email or call 202-347-6899.

Visit ASA at PBExpo in Ft. Lauderdale, FL | March 13-14, 2019 | Booth #416
Find out what ASA is doing for aviation parts distributors. Learn more abouth the ASA 2019 Annual Conference and ASA's auditing capabilities. ASA can help! Jeanne & Michele will be available to answer your questions. If you’d like to arrange a special meeting please contact Jeanne or Michele via email or call 202-347-6898.

ASA Invited to Participate in the 4th Annual Aviation Parts Management Forum in Xaimen, China | 28-29 March 2019
ASA is a proud supporter of this event which Mr. Jason Dickstein will be participating. For additional information about this event, please visit: www.opplandaviation.com/aviation-parts

Mr. Dickstein will be available to ASA Member Companies for private meetings during the Forum. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss a business or regulatory issue with Mr. Dickstein directly and in person. If you are interested in meeting with Mr. Dickstein, please contact Katt Brigham at katt@washingtonaviation.com. Ms. Brigham may be reached via phone at +1 (202) 628-6777.


ASA Presents:
Hazmat Training Dates Announced for 2019 - Mark your Calendars!
On-line - April 25-26
On-line - October 2-3

Quality Committee Meeting Dates Announced for 2019
Montreal, QC, July 14, 2019 coincides with ASA/AFRA Annual Conference
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX – December 6, 2019

ASA/AFRA 2019 Annual Conference Registration & Hotel Reservations are Open!
The ASA/AFRA Annual conference is being held 14-16 July 2019 at the Hotel OMNI Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec. General information is available on ASA’s Website. Check ASA's website for updates on the agenda.




Calendar @ A Glance!!

2019 – ASA Events
  • April 8 - ASA 2nd Qtr BOD Meeting, Atlanta, GA
  • April 25 & 26 – Hazmat Training On-line
  • July 13 – ASA 3rd Qtr BOD Meeting, Montreal, QC
  • July 14-16 – ASA/AFRA Annual Conference, Montreal QC
  • July 14 – Quality Committee Meeting, Montreal, QC
  • October 2-3 – Hazmat Training, On-line
  • October 14 – ASA 4th Qtr BOD Meeting, London, UK

Look for ASA at these Upcoming 2019 Industry Events
  • March 4-7, 2019 - AAQG, Portland, OR
  • March 13-14, 2019 – PBExpo, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • March 28-29 , 2019 -  4th Annual China Aviation Parts Management Forum
  • April 9-11, 2019 – MRO Americas, Atlanta, GA