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Aviation Digitalization Survey

The Aircraft Electronics Association and other leading aviation trade associations are issuing a survey to seek feedback from industry (manufacturers, maintainers, operators, lessors, etc.) that helps to identify current practices and regulatory issues associated with the digitalization of information within the aviation community.

CAA NZ Publishes AC 145-1 Revision 8 for Consultation

Aircraft Maintenance Organizations, has been revised following a request for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand to clarify the necessary requirements for training of staff to certify components for release to service.

CASA proposes new aircraft type ratings

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia is proposing to amend the type rating information with the addition of new aircraft types and a new type certificate holder to the aircraft type ratings lists in Appendix IX of the Part 66 Manual of Standards.

AEA comments on SMS proposal

Comments are due by midnight Eastern time, April 11, on the Federal Aviation Administration’s notice of proposed rulemaking to expand the applicability of safety management systems.

Comments due on FAA's SMS proposal

Comments are due by April 11 on the Federal Aviation Administration’s notice of proposed rulemaking to expand the applicability of safety management systems.