ASA Annual Conference:
ASA is pleased to announce Tuesday's keynote speaker!
Reynaldo Roche, Director Global MRO Operations, Delta Tech Ops.
Mr. Birkir Holm Gudanson, CEO, Icelandair is Monday's Keynote. Adam Pilarski, AVITAS will also be speaking Monday morning. Tuesday's Keynote is Reynaldo Roche. AFRA's Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with ASA. This year's theme is "Information is Power" and ASA will publish the full agenda this month. The "Time Saver" price is available through May 19, 2017. Please click here for registration information.
Government Affairs and Legal News:
Initial Results from Member Survey - Impact of MAG Documentation Requirements for 8130-3s
- 90% of the respondents stated that the MAG requirements has negatively affected their ability to sell inventory.
- The 90% can be broken down to 34% reporting inventory they can no longer sell; 48% think they can sell the inventory but it will be difficult; will require an 8130-3 and reduce sale price for the part; 8% reporting that they will be able to sell the part but for less money.
- Consequences reported are increased reliance on Independent DARs; use of DAR-56; and adjustment in parts purchased for stock.
- ASA continues to meet with the FAA. In the meantime, we are working with and looking for members that have relationships with their senators and representatives. Please contact Michele if you have an appropriate contact.
- ASA is also in communication with EASA.
Two FAA Documents Impacting Distribution Open For Comment
- Draft AC for Approval for Return to Service (Comment deadline June 12, 2017)
- Draft Order DER Handbook (Comment deadline June 1, 2017)
ASA News:
Welcome New ASA Members!
ASA welcomes the following new member companies, bringing total membership to 605. For a complete list of ASA Members and for all other lists maintained by ASA, please visit the ASA Website. ASA would like to welcome the following new member companies:
- AirSpares Aerospace - Chandigarh, India
- Caliber Sales Engineering Inc. - Sunrise, FL
Submit your Nomination for the ASA 2017 Edward J. Glueckler Award Recipient
- This is the 20th year of presenting this award
- Link to past recipients: /http://aviationsuppliers.org/The-Edward-J.-Glueckler-Award
Take this opportunity to nominate one of your colleagues for their positive influence and impact to the aviation supplier community. Each year at the Annual Conference, ASA recognizes an individual for his or her outstanding commitment, dedication and contribution to the Association and the industry. If you know of such a deserving individual, please use this link to submit your nomination. Submit your nominations through May 5, 2017.
ASA Events:
MISSED THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION?
Don't worry you can still register at the new "Time Saver" price. ASA has included a new price tier that allows for an additional level of savings if you missed the Early Bird fee. You will need to register by May 19th though at which time the rates will increase to the next Regular Rate tier. The ASA Annual Conference is July 9-11th in Reston, VA, 10 minutes from IAD and on the metro path to DC.
Quality Committee Meeting - July 9, 2017, Reston, VA
The next QC Meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA. Separate registration is required. Also be sure to make your hotel reservations accordingly. If you have any questions please contact Tony Brigham.
Thank you to our current 2017 Conference Sponsors:
First Class Sponsor: Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Baron Group LLC
Business Class: Air Parts & Supply Company (APSCO), KLX Aerospace
Frequent Flyer Sponsor: Aircraft Inventory Management & Services, Ltd., East Air Corporation, MD Turbines, Par Avion LLC, STS Component Solutions LLC, VAS Aero Services, LLC
Event Sponsors: A.J. Levin Company, Aero-Zone, Inc., AerSale, Inc., Global Airtech, Hurricane Aerospace, Infinity Air/All Flight Corporation, International Aircraft Associates, ITS Infinity Trading, PartsBase Inc., TD Bank, Unical Aviation Inc.
ASA-100 News!!
Congratulations to the following companies showing commitment to Quality through ASA-100 Accreditation:
- Aerocon Engineering Company - Van Nuys, CA
- Synergy Aviation Group - Purchase, NY
Congratulations to the following Companies showing commitment to Quality through ASA-100 Re-accreditation:
- Dallas Aviation - Arlington, TX
- Silver Wings - Princeton, FL
- TriStar Aircraft Spares - Fort Worth, TX
- Norcross Air, Inc. - Portsmouth, NH
ASACB News!
Key Dates
Starting June 15, 2017 all audits for AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 will be performed to the new revisions of AQMS 2016 standards. Request for Quotations for initial certifications to any of the AS series standards received after May 1, 2017 will be quoted to the 2016 revisions of the applicable standard sought. ASACB has taken this measure to ensure that newly contracted and existing clients will be audited to the revisions of AS9100C/AS9110B/AS9120A before the June 15, 2017.
All transition audits must be completed by June 15, 2018 per industry requirements listed in Supplemental Rule SR003, which can be located at https://www.iaqg.org/oasis/login. The SR003 document is located under the section titled "9100:2016 Series Quality Management System Transition" in paragraph two last sentence.
For any additional questions, please contact Sam O'Connor, Vice President Technical Services ASA/ASACB or George Ringger, Accreditation Manager ASACB for clarification or concerns.
Calendar @ A Glance!!
2017
- May 15th - Risk-Based Thinking and Operational Rick Management
- AS9120B Transition Training - July, Dallas, TX - TBA
- July 9th - QC Meeting @ ASA Annual Conference, Reston VA
- July 9-11th - ASA AFRA Annual Conference, Reston VA
- AS9120 Transition Training - August, Chicago, IL - TBA