FAA to Require SMS for EASA-Approved US Repair Stations
The FAA will require its ~1,500 EASA-approved US repair stations to implement a Safety Management System by Dec 31, 2025, per a new US-EU agreement.
May 16, 20265 min
Regulatory
US Part 145 Repair Stations Face EASA Audits After SMS Deadline Passes
US Part 145 repair stations with EASA approval now face performance audits after the SMS implementation deadline passed, risking certification revocation.
Mar 23, 20265 min
Regulatory
U.S. Repair Stations Face EASA Risk After MAG 10 SMS Deadline Passes
U.S. repair stations with EASA approval faced a Dec 31, 2025 deadline to implement SMS under MAG Change 10, risking loss of European market access.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Regulatory
DOT OIG Launches Audit of FAA Repair Station Oversight
The DOT OIG has launched its third audit of FAA repair station oversight, mandated by the 2024 Reauthorization Act to ensure certification consistency.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Regulatory