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2025 News & Releases
- Does Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Apply to Aircraft Parts
- BIS “Affiliates Rule” Postponed for One Year
- New Guidance on Completing 8130-3
- BIS Applies Existing Sanctions to Partially-Owned Affiliates; TGB Aviation Added to Sanction List
- EU Aircraft Parts Are BACK to Duty Free
- Aircraft Parts from Japan are Once Again Duty-Free
- Saying the Silent Part Out Loud: Aircraft Parts Will Continue to be Subject to Changing Tariff Rules
- Duty-Free Treatment for Civil Aviation Products of Japan: May Be Returning
- Federal Circuit Confirms “Trump Tariffs” Are Illegal; But the Fight Continues
- Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection
- More Changes: Permitting More Aircraft Parts to be Exported to Syria
- Syrian Sanctions Are Being Lifted; Exporters Still Need to Carefully Review Their Proposed Transactions
- White House Announces Tariff Rates on EU Aircraft Parts
- New Guidance on Tariffs for Aircraft Parts (Aug. 6, 2025)
- Embraer Parts Appear to be Exempt from Latest Brazil Tariffs
- Tariff Update: UK Tariffs Provide a Positive Model for Treatment of Aircraft Parts
- Late Friday Changes to the Tariff Rules – Still No Love for EU Aircraft Parts
- ASA Defends Commercial Aviation in Government Investigation
- ASA Files Comments on 8130.21J
- FAA UPN Issued Against Eaton Subsidiary’s Wired Conduit Assemblies
- FAA Issues UPN Against Safran Cabin (galley and lavatory parts)
- 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
- …Aaaand the Tariffs are Back On!
- Trump Tariffs Are Illegal (For Now)
- AOG Technics Scheme Leads to UK Indictment and Additional Arrests in Portugal
- Quick! Get Your Airbus Parts! U.S. Threatens 50% tariff on products of the EU
- Temporary Reduction in US-China Tariffs
- U.S. Investigation Could Lead to Extraordinary Aircraft Parts Tariffs
- ASA Files Comments Seeking Systemic Improvements
- EU Proposes Tariff Targets – Some (But Not All) Aircraft Parts Would be Affected
- Some Electronic Equipment Excepted From the Latest Tariffs
- 90 Day Tariff Pause – What Does It REALLY Mean?
- Country of Origin
- (1) Tariff Update (2) Advice for Products of Canada and/or Mexico (3) Advice For Non-US Exporters
- Do the Aluminum, Iron and Steel Tariffs Apply to Aircraft Parts?
- Is it an Aircraft Part? Be Careful About Classification for Imports and Exports!
- 8130-3 Instructions: Major Revision is Open for Public Comment
- The EU Strikes Back
- US Imposes +25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
- Tariffs DELAYED on Canadian and Mexican Goods
- Unapproved Parts: Landing Gear
- New BOI Filing Deadline: March 21, 2025
- Fire in PA Means Possible Impact on Aviation Supply Chain
- New China Tariffs to be Published
- Canada, Mexico Duties Delayed: What Do the Actual Tariffs Say?
- New Tariffs Will Increase Costs for Certain Parts
- Tariff Questions – a Few Common Scenarios
- 8130.21J Comment Period Extended Through June 6
- Some Electronic Equipment Excepted From the Latest Tariffs
- 90 Day Tariff Pause – What Does It REALLY Mean?
- Country of Origin
- (1) Tariff Update (2) Advice for Products of Canada and/or Mexico (3) Advice For Non-US Exporters
- Tariffs DELAYED on Canadian and Mexican Goods
- Unapproved Parts: Landing Gear
- New BOI Filing Deadline: March 21, 2025
- Fire in PA Means Possible Impact on Aviation Supply Chain
- New China Tariffs to be Published
- Canada, Mexico Duties Delayed: What Do the Actual Tariffs Say?
- New Tariffs Will Increase Costs for Certain Parts
- BOI Reporting Requirement: January Update
- New Defense List for Chinese Military Companies
2024 News & Releases
- Beneficial Ownership Information: Still On Hold
- Extended Denial Orders Against Nordwind and S7 Continue to Limit Transactions With Them
- Texas Court Enjoins CTA – Suspending the Obligation to File Ownership Information
- UK Part 145 Deadline Approaching: Make Sure You Have the Right Maintenance Release Documentation
- File Your Electronic Export Information (EEI)
- Beneficial Ownership Reporting: What You Need to Know
- Export Enforcement: BIS Emphasizes Self-Disclosure
- FAA Accepting Comments on Guidance for Approval for Return to Service
- New FAA SUPs Reporting Form
- Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Report
- Naveo Air Transport Fleet Trends September 2024
- Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Report
- ASA in Japan to Support the Airline Community
- InFO22004, Changes to Certification Requirements for Repair Stations in the United States (U.S.) Seeking United Kingdom (UK) Part 145 Approval.
- ASACB Adds ISO 27001 to Accredited Certification Programs
- Edward J Glueckler Award Presented to: Sherry Chaput of Avion Trace Group, LLC
- Kapersky Anti-Virus Software BANNED
- State Department Sanctions Aircraft Parts Companies
- US Issues New Temporary Denial Orders Against Aircraft Parts Businesses
- Eight New Hong Kong Addresses are Sanctioned under the BIS Entity List Rules
- Pobeda Airlines – Limited Export License Available
- US-China Trade: New Sanctions
- Be Wary of International Boycotts!
- Minor Changes to the Export Regulations
- Emperor Aviation Removed from SDN List
- New Treasury Export Reporting Procedures
- Businesses are Now REQUIRED to File Ownership Information with the Federal Government
- US Changes Export Licensing Requirements for Certain Aircraft Parts Transactions
- TAC 2000 Removed from FAA Accreditation Program
- Non-Compete Clauses Banned!
- Criminal Indictment for Sanctions Violations: Exporting Aircraft Parts to Venezuela
- Department of Labor Changes Standards for Salaried Overtime
- DOT Expands SMS to Include Hazmat Safety
- UN 3548: New Rules for Articles Containing Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (e.g. articles with hydraulic fluid)
- ASA Opposes Government Penalties on Unintentional Mistakes, Because the Penalties Would Discourage Correction
- False and Misleading Rule – Comments Due
- New Requirement to File Beneficial Ownership Information for Your Business
- EASA Emergency AD Against Engine Parts
- MORE Sanctioned Aviation Companies
- Opportunities Abound in the Chinese Civil Aviation Marketplace
2023 News & Releases
- FAA Proposed to Apply Drug Testing Rules to Foreign Repair Stations
- UK Arrest for False Aircraft Parts Documentation
- EU Metals Rule and Certification of Aircraft Parts – Updates For Older Parts
- New Unapproved Parts Notices
- Pegas Touristik Update
- Export Week!
- EU Metals Rule and Certification of Aircraft Parts
- FAA Issues New UPN against GE Bushings Sold by AOG Technics with Falsified 8130-3 Tags
- FAA Warns About Parts Traceable to Bell 206: Registration Number N536T
- Watch Those Customer Purchase Orders – They Could Get You into Trouble!
- ASA Responds to FAA Draft “Destroyed Aircraft” Guidance
- EASA Issues Suspected Unapproved Parts Notice Concerning Aircraft Parts Distributed by AOG Technics
- FAA Unapproved Parts Notice on TCAS Units
- Special Rules for Aircraft Parts Exports
- Destroyed Aircraft – FAA Guidance Comment Period Closes Soon
- Pratt Discloses Problem with the PW1100G-JM Engine
- Unapproved Part Notification – Supply by JETTECH, LLC
- Destroyed Aircraft – New FAA Guidance, Open for Comment
- Update on USM and China
- Edward J Glueckler Award Presented to: Jared Knights of AvAir
- US Government Identifies Red Flags for Detecting Sanctions Evaders
- US Export Jurisdiction Over Aircraft Parts that Have Never Been to America
- New Export Restrictions and Controls
- Safety Management Systems (SMS): FAA Final Rule for Airports
- China Sanctions Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Missile and Defense
- US Sanctions Six Companies over Balloon Issue
- 10 Boeing 777s Sold to Aeroflot (Be Wary)
- FAA Publishes SMS Rule for Manufacturers and an Expanded List of Operators
2022 News & Releases
- SMS Rumors – SMS For Part 145 May Meet Obstacles
- No: The New Replacement Parts Exception Does Not Apply to Aviation
- BIS Continues to Add Aviation Businesses to the Entity List, Including AVIC Entities
- FAA Publishes New Policy on Expunging Enforcement Records
- New Sanctions Against Two Men Located in China: For Supporting North Korean Air Carrier
- New Burmese Sanctions Include Sky Aviator Company
- Many More Russian Aviation Companies Added to U.S. Sanctions List
- McPeck Aviation UPN
- Are You Shipping Hazmat? Also, Bonus Video on Shipping Lithium Batteries
- What Does it Mean if a Component has “a Negligible Safety Effect on the Product”? And Does it Change the Documentation Requirements?
- New ASA Board of Director 2022 Elections/Appointment Results
- Exporting Parts for Foreign Aircraft – Additional Analysis is Required
- California Aircraft and Avionics – Unapproved Parts Notification
- Watch the Temporary Denial Orders that Apply to Air Carriers
- BIS Increasing Export Enforcement
- United States Indicts Four in Alleged Aircraft Parts Scheme
- New OFAC General License 40 for Aircraft Parts
- New Import Tariffs for Aircraft Parts from Belarus or Russia
- ASA Announces Quality Committee Leadership Board
- Protecting Your Right to Get Paid Vol. 3: Filing Security Interests For Work or Materials on a Specific Aircraft
- Protecting Your Right to Get Paid Vol. 2: Filing Security Interests
- Protecting Your Right to Get Paid Vol. 1: Security Interests
- Russia-Sanctions Aimed at Aviation Businesses
- New Sanctions Against Belarus
- More Russia Sanctions Highlight the Importance of the Consolidated Screening List
- Russian Sanctions FAQ: Getting Paid for Past Exports
- UK CAA FAQ: UK CAA Documentation Requirements for Parts
- Russia Sanctions FAQ: Intermediaries, Including MROs
- Russia Sanctions FAQ: Return of Goods
- BIS Issues New Regulations Implementing Sanctions Against Russia
- More Russia Sanctions are on the Way
- White House Issues Round One of the Ukraine-Russian Sanctions
- 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 & Releases
- 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 & Releases
- 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