In this Month's Bulletin:
MAJOR SHIFT IN FAA POLICY. FAA RELEASES MEMO ON TRANSITIONING LIMITED DARS TO FULL FUNCTION DARS. SEE BLOG FOR DETAILS.
Government Affairs and Legal News:
FAA Proposes $54,000 Civil Penalty against Interscience for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations
WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $54,000 civil penalty against the Interscience of Saint-Nom-la-Breteche, France, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Read More...
FAA Proposes $54,000 Civil Penalty against DebMed USA LLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina for Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations
WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $54,000 civil penalty against the DebMed USA LLC, or North Carolina for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Read More...
ASA Blogging:
Cavu Café: Royboy's Prose & Cons - Things People & Firms Say They Do in Our Industry but...
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!
ASA Events Reminder:
Unsure of 'Hidden' Hazmats in Aircraft? Initial & Re-current On-line HAZMAT Training - October 11-12, 2017
ASA has once again collaborated with the Washington Aviation Group to provide re-current and initial Hazardous Material Training. If you are in need of initial or recurrent training, please contact Katt Brigham via email or directly at 202-628-6777 for availability. You must have a copy of the 58th Edition IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual in order to take this class. Please use this link for rates and registration information. 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.
Regulatory Workshops are Back for Miramar, Chicago and Dallas!
Regulatory Workshops are being planned for November 7th in Miramar, December 5th in Chicago and December 7th in Dallas. For registration, pricing and hotel information please visit ASA's website.
Quality Committee Meeting - Dec 8, 2017 - Dallas, TX
The next QC Meeting will be held Dec 8, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine. Details may be found on our website at under Quality Committee News. Registration is required. If you have any questions please contact Tony Brigham. A special thank you to Aircraft Inventory Management & Services for sponsoring this meeting.
Calendar @ A Glance!!
2017
- October 11-12th - Initial & Recurrent Hazmat Training - On-Line/Webinar
- November 7th - Regulatory Workshop - Hilton Garden Inn - Miramar, FL
- December 5th - Regulatory Workshop - Hilton Garden Inn - ORD Airport, Chicago, IL
- December 7th - Regulatory Workshop - Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine, TX
- December 8th - QC Meeting - Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine, TX