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2022 News & Release

• UK Updating Its Aviation Law
• New Schedule B for 2022 Harmonizes with Revised Harmonized Tariff Codes
• Get the Compliance Help You Need! New Regulations Permit Payments to Lawyers
• UK will Stop Accepting Some EASA Form 1s When Signed on the Right Side
• Exporters: New Additions to the “Unverified List”
• Watch Out for New Aircraft Parts Tariff Codes!!!
• When is an End User Statement like the BIS-711 Required?

2021 News & Release

• Should a Receiving Inspector Wear Gloves?
• Last Chance to Secure an Aviation Payroll Grant!
• European SMS Requirements for Repair Stations; Could Indirectly Affect Distributors
• EU Ponders Termination of Brexit Agreement – What Would This Mean for Aviation?
• FAA DRAFT Designee Policy is Open for Comment
• EASA Warns of Stolen Bell Parts
• “Dangerous Goods in Articles:” The Proper Shipping Name is ALMOST Ready to Be Used in the United States
• 2021 Board of Directors Election Results
• Now that the Vaccine is Approved, Can I Require My Employees to Get It?
• New White House Policy on Anti-Competitive Behavior Could Affect Aviation
• Chinese Aerospace Strategic Priorities
• Payroll Grants for AS9100 Businesses
• In Memoriam - George Ringger
• Government Information Webinar on New Funding Opportunity
• UK and EU Ink Aviation Manufacturing Deal, Formalizing Acceptance of New Parts
• U.S Announces new Russia Sanctions. What it means for Distributors.
• NEW: US Gov’t Payroll Funding for Aviation Businesses
• Don’t Forget to Apply for Your PPP2 Funding
• BIS clamps down on certain exports to Myanmar (Burma)
• Sudan No Longer Subject to AT1
• Grant Opportunity For AS9100 Companies Opens Next Week – Don’t Miss It!
• EU To Accept UK Production Releases Under EU-UK Trade Agreement
• New Military-Intelligence Rules Apply to Certain Transactions
• Applications Are Opening for PPP2 Forgivable Loans
• Payroll Support Program Deadline is Tonight 
• US Modifies Tariffs on EU-Sourced Aircraft Fuselage, Wing, and Stabilizer Assemblies

2020 News & Release

• PPP Loan Forgiveness: Authorized Expenses Paid With PPP Money Are Deductible
• Second Draw PPP Loan
• The New UK: What Does Brexit mean for US-UK Aircraft Parts Transactions?
• Congress Passes Massive Legislation With Significant Aviation Impact
• Another Reason for Distributors to Pay Attention to Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Helping to Make Better Rules
• The New UK: What Does Brexit mean for Aviation?
• Imported Face Masks Change their Tariff Code
• SALT Deductions Get a Boost From the IRS
• FAA Clears 737 MAX for Service
• Do Your Tax Planning for PPP Loan Forgiveness
• China to Sanction U.S. Aerospace
• This Week: Free Aircraft Parts Conference (and PreConference Trivia Contest)
• Can a Disassembler Convert U.S. Aircraft Paper Records to Electronic Format?
• Emergency Response Guidebook is Now Available (HazMat)
• Illegal Logo Use List Updated
• Hazmat: Overpacks of Mixed Materials
• Warning: Invoice Emailed to Incorrect Companies
  
• 100 Days Until the End of the Brexit Transition
• WTO Rules Against US Tariffs (including Aircraft Parts)
• China Approves ASA-100
• ASA Members Elect Lee Kapel, Brent Webb & Mitch Weinberg to ASA Board of Directors
• CDC Issues Eviction Protection (Limited Applicability .. Useful for Furloughed Employees … Possible Legal Problems)
• Robert Taylor of Carlyle Aviation Partners Appointed to ASA Board of Directors
• Yes, I Read the Headlines … But Pay Your Rent, Anyway
• Main Street Lending Program is Available for the ASA Community
• Start Thinking About PPP Loan Forgiveness
• Free Money Is Still Available (PPP)
• First Position: Priority in Security Interests
• Hong Kong is China: No Longer Entitled to Special Treatment
• Hazmat System (and Training) for “No-Hazmat” Distributors
• AirAsia: Auditors Say that Uncertainties Cast Doubt on Their Ability to Continue as a Going Concer
• Congress May Extend the Deadline for Forgivable PPP Loans
• EASA Moving to Digital Certificates
• Steps to Perfection: Security in a Time of Insolvency
• PPP Amendments Make It Easier to Get Loan Forgiveness
• Bankruptcies are Happening. What do you need to know to protect yourself?
• Start Gathering Your Loan Forgivness Documentation, Now
• The Importance of Accurate Training Logs
• Fleet Retirements Affect Post-Covid-19 Planning for ASA Members
• IRS Thwarts Congress’ Efforts to Make PPP Loan Forgiveness Tax-Free
• EASA Form 1 Has Changed – What Does this Mean for You?
• Still Waiting for a PPP Loan? Make Sure You Ask for the Right Amount!
• FAA Efforts to Re-Tool Itself In Response to COVID-19 Closures
• Importing Face Masks or Respirators? Here are Your Tariff Codes!
• Free Online Hazmat Webinar – Tuesday!
• No, FAA is NOT Closing the National Airspace System
• Provide Employees with an "Essential Business" Letter
• FAA Authorizes ASA to Preform Remote Auditing under AC 00-5
• Importing Face Masks or Respirators? Here are Your Tariff Codes!
  
• Free Online Hazmat Webinar – Tuesday!
• No, FAA is NOT Closing the National Airspace System
• Provide Employees with an "Essential Business" Letter
• FAA Authorizes ASA to Preform Remote Auditing under AC 00-56
• Paycheck Protection Program: Frequently Asked Questions
• Payroll Protection Program Application Form Link
• Payroll Protection Program Application Has Been Released
• New Sick Leave and Parental Leave Guidance
• House passes 2 Trillion Dollar Package, Featuring Loans Permitting Small Businesses to Make Payroll
• Senate Proposes Paycheck Protection Program
• "Forgivable" Disaster Assistance Loans Could Become Available For Aviation Supply Chain Payroll
• FAA Gears Up for COVID-19: What Does This Mean for Distributors and Their DARs?
• Stay-at-Home Laws: How Do They Affect Aviation?
• Is my Business Part of the Critical Infrastructure? [Does the California “Stay-Home” Order Apply to Aircraft Parts Distributors?]
• New Paid Parental Leave During COVID-19 Crisis
• New Law Requires Paid Sick Leave During COVID-19 Crisis
• ASA adds European Group to Linked In and Facebook
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
• SBA Loan Article
• Update on Low Interest SBA Loans - 03/19/2020
• CDC Guidelines
• Letter to Senators and Representatives
• Email to Senators and Representatives
• How to find Senators and Representatives
• ASA Board Letter to Members
• ASA Letter to Members
• ASA Letter to ASA-100 Clients
• ASACB Letter to Clients
• How long Does it Take to Contact your Members of Congress? Faster than getting an insurance quote!
• ASA Response to COVID-19
• 5th Annual Aviation Parts Management Forum Postponed
• ASA Invited to Participate in the 5th Annual Aviation Parts Management Forum in Chengdu, China | March 31 – April 2, 2020

2019 News & Releases

• Jason Lewis of Boeing appointed to ASA Board of Directors
• ASA Announces Board of Director Election Results
• Regulatory Worshops Dates Announced for LAX, SIN, LHR, FLL/MIA, ORD DFW.NEW!
• ASA Learning Management System-ESD & Self Audit Training Announced.
• Attending ACPC? Don't miss Jason's Professional Development Sessions being held Monday 8/12. And stop by the ANF to say hi to Michele & Jeanne-Booth #112.
• 2019 Call For Nominations for ASA Board of Director. Deadline to submit is August 16, 2019.
• The 2019 Eward J Glueckler Award presented to: Nin George of Global Parts, Inc. dba Global Parts.aero
• Call For Nominations for ASA Board of Director. Deadline to submit is August 16, 2019.The 2019
• Eward J Glueckler Award presented to: Nin George of Global Parts, Inc. dba Global Parts.aero
• Europe Formally recognizes ASA-100 and FAA AC 00-56 as Acceptable Methods for Supplier Evaluation.

2018 News & Releases

• Registration is Open for Regulatory Workshops in Seattle, on 12/3 & Los Angeles, CA on 12/5!
• The 2018 Edward J Glueckler Award presented to: Mitch Weinberg of International Aircraft Associates!
• ASA partners with Washington Aviation Group to provide On-line Hazmat Training, September 19-20, 2018. Registration is Open!
• ASA Partners with AP&M for Member Discount to AP&M 2018!
• ASA to Exhibit at PBExpo in Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 16-17. Visit us at Booth #716.
• ASA to Exhibit at MRO Americas 2018 in Orlando, FL, April 10-12. Visit us at Booth #1317.
• ASA Invited to Speak at 3rd Annual Civil Aviation Parts Management Forum on 28-30 March 2018, Shanghai
• ASA partners with Washington Aviation Group to provide On-line Hazmat Training, April 24-25, 2018
• Limited DARs (DAR-56): Apply for Function Code 19 NOW! The Deadline to Apply is January 2, 2018!
• Save the Date - ASA 2018 Annual Conference, 24-26 June, Scottsdale, Arizona

2017 News & Releases

• Miramar Regulatory Workshop - Nov 7, 2017 Registration is Open!
• Major achievement for ASA's members! -FAA Transitioning Limited DARs to Full-Function DARs
• ASA partners with Washington Aviation Group to provide On-line HAZMAT Training October 11-12, 2017
• ASA offers AS9100D Training in Huntsville, AL September 20, 2017
• ASA offers ISO 9001:2015, Training in Huntsville, AL September 19, 2017
• ASA offers AS9110C Training in Huntsville, AL September 21, 2017
• ASA adds AS9120 Training in DFW Area, August 17, 2017
• ASA Announces New Board of Directors
• Call for Nominations deadline August 11, 2017
• The 2017 Edward J Glueckler Award goes to: Ron Wolf, VP Operations of AerSale!
• ASA 2017 General Session Panels and Workshops Announced!
• ASA 2017 Time Saver Price Extended! Register today!
• ASA Adds New Time Saver Pricing Tier for ASA 2017 Conference.
• ASA 2017 Early Bird Registration Ends Close of Business Friday, March 31, 2017
• ASA Announces 2017 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker - Birkir Holm Gudnason, CEO, Icelandair
• ASA Announces Product Safety Webinar, March 29, 2017
• ASA Announces On-line Hazmat Training Dates, Apr 5-6, 2017
• ASA Invited to Speak at 2nd Annual Aviation Parts Support and Supply Chain Management Forum on Mar. 23-24, 2017, Shanghai
• ASA Announces AS9120B Transition Training in Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 2017
• FAA Announces Temporary DAR Program for AC 00-56 Distributors
• ASA Files Motion for "Stay" to Prevent FAA-Enforcement of Mag rev. 6 New Documentation Requirements
• ASA Announces 2017 Conference Dates and Location

2016 News & Releases

• ASA Announces 2016 Hazmat Training Dates
• ASA Announces 2016 AS9120B Transition Workshop Dates
• ASA Invited to Speak at 2nd China Aviation & MRO Aftermarket Conference 2016, Nov. 10-11, 2016, Shanghi, China
• ASA Partners with Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) (AAIS) to Provide RegulatoryTraining in Singapore
• ASA Announces 2016 Regulatory Workshop Dates and Locations
• Greg McGowan Receives 2016 Edward J. Glueckler Award
• ASA Invited to speak at China Aviation Parts Supply Chain Management Forum - Mar. 24-25, 2016, Shanghai, China
• ASA Invited to Speak at Airline E&M - China & East Asia - Mar 9-10, 2016, Hong Kong, SAR

2015 News & Releases

• Grace Regillo of Air Canada appointed to ASA Board of Directors
• ASA Joins Industry Coalition Requesting the FAA Extend the Change 5 Implementation Date and FAA and EASA Include Exemption Statement from 8130-Requirement.
• ASA 2015 Board of Directors Election Results
• ASA Files Comments on Detecting and Reporting Unapproved Parts
• Now Accepting Nominations - ASA Board of Directors
• ASA Hires Walter Sam O'Connor, VP Technical Services
• ASA Releases ASA-100 Rev. 4.0
• Richard Levin Receives 2015 Glueckler Award
• ASA Releases Best Practices on ESD Handling
• ASA Awards Richard Levin with 2015 Edward J Glueckler Award
• ASA Releases Best Practice for ESD Handling at a Distributor Facility
• ASA Hires Jeanne Meade as Director, Member Services
• ASA Files Comments on NASA Counterfeit Definition
• ASA Files Comments on EASA Part 145 NPA
• ASA Files Comments on Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements
• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft Order 8900.1 CHG Designee Policy
• ASA Files Comments on NPRM for Repair Stations
• ASA Files Comments on Incorporation-by-Reference

2013 News & Releases

• ASA Files Comments on Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements
• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft Order 8900.1 CHG Designee Policy

2012 News & Releases

• ASA Files Comments on NPRM for Repair Stations
• 2 Articles In Aviation Week from 2012 ASA Annual Conference
• ASA Files Comments on Incorporation by Reference
• ASA Files Comments on FAA 8130-3 Function Code 20 Issue

2011 News & Releases:

• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft Order 8130.21H
• ASA Comments on PS-AIR-21.50-01
• 2011 Board of Directors Election Results
• ASA Awards the Glueckler Award to Roy Resto
• ASA Files Comments on Drug & Alcohol Reg-Flex Analysis
• ASA Files Comments on Regulatory Changes for Replacement Parts/Components and Incorporated Articles
• Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2011 Edward J. Glueckler Award
• ASA files comments on Safety Management Systems for Part 121 Certificate Holders NPRM
• ASA Files Comments on Draft AC 21-29C
• ASA Launches Industry Stolen Parts Database
• ASA Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with International Aerospace Quality Group
• ASA Announces New Dual Certification Services to ISO 9001:2008 and ASA-100

2010 News & Releases: 

• ASA Files Comments on Hazmat NPRM
• Board Election Results: Richard Levin, David Susser, Brent Webb, Mitchell Weinberg Elected
• ASA Files Comments on FAA's "Commercial Parts" Draft AC
• ASA Awards Mike Molli the 2010 Edward J. Glueckler Award
• Jimmy Wu Appointed to ASA Board of Directors
• ASA Files Comments on FAA's "Issues Papers" Draft AC
• ASA Files Comments on the Intellectual Property Infringement Joint Strategic Plan
• ASA Now Accepting Nominations for the 2010 Edward J. Glueckler Award

2009 News & Releases:

• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft AC 20.42D
• ASA Files Comments to the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking � Safety Management System
• ASA Congratulates Joe Cosma of East Air Corporation on receiving the FAA's Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft AC 21.93. Read the draft as modified by ASA.
• Graham Mitchell, Three Others Elected to ASA Board of Directors
• ASA Awards Edward Bayne the 2009 Edward J. Glueckler Award
• ASA Files Comments on FAA Draft Order 8110.54
• ASA Files Export Control Comments with the U.S. Department of Commerce

2008 News & Releases:

• ASA Adds Richard Levin of A.J. Levin Company, Brent Webb of Aircraft Inventory Management & Services Ltd, and Mitch Weinberg of International Aircraft Associates, Inc. To Board Of Directors
• ASA Adds Luis Giacoman, Technical Services Director, Aeroman
• ASA Awards Bruce Sechler with the 2008 Edward J. Glueckler Award
• ASA Appoints Robert (Bob) Hogan to the ASA Board of Directors