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A globally-recognized civil aviation authority, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, recently recognized the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification as equivalent to formal training when determining eligibility for a repairman certificate. This action helps simplify the application process for repairman…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10735
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Gregory J. Bowles, vice president of global innovation and policy at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) in Washington, D.C., USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. GAMA fosters the interest of business and general aviation manufacturers globally. In his position, Bowles works with legislators and regulators to enable emerging aviation…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10722
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Today, ASTM International announced a new certification program for business jet cabin crews from the organization’s affiliate, the National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT). The Business Aviation Cabin Crew program, administered by SpaceTEC Partners, Inc., will require candidates to demonstrate knowledge of and skills in aircraft safety procedures and cabin-service…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SpaceTEC Contact:, Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.730.1020; carolynparise@spacetec.org Release #10710
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Today, global standards leader ASTM International announced that Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will join its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence as its first “strategic” partner. ASTM International and four founding partners recently launched the center to support R&D that advances additive manufacturing standards, which in turn will…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , About Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), NIAR supports the aviation industry by providing research, development, testing, certification and training. Laboratories include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Coatings, Aging Aircraft, Ballistic & Impact Dynamics, CAD/CAM, Composites & Advanced Materials, Crash Dynamics, Environmental Test, Flight Simulation, Full-Scale Structural Test, Mechanical Test, Nondestructive Test, Research…, Contacts:, ASTM International: Nate Osburn, director of corporate communications, nosburn@astm.org , +1.610.832.9603 NIAR: Tracee Friess, director of communication, tracee.friess@wichita.edu , +1.316.978.5597 Release #10626
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ASTM International and SpaceTEC Partners, Inc., two leading organizations in aerospace and aviation, will jointly work to help certify aircraft maintenance technicians and other aerospace workers through a new memorandum of understanding. The MOU was recently signed at ASTM International’s global headquarters by SPI’s executive director, Steve Kane, and ASTM International president, Katharine…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Tim Brooke, tel +1.610.832.2959; tbrooke@astm.org, SpaceTEC Contact:, Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.730.1020; carolynparise@spacetec.org R elease #10333
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Allison E. Fraser, materials and science engineering graduate at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the Noah A. Kahn Award from ASTM International’s Committee on Nondestructive Testing ( E07 ). The committee recognized Fraser for her outstanding leadership and record in the field of metallurgical engineering. She recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10334
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ASTM International's committee on commercial spaceflight ( F47 ) will hold its first official meeting today and tomorrow, May 8-9, at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C. “The commercial spaceflight industry is growing dramatically and driving innovation every day,” said ASTM International president Katharine Morgan. “ASTM International is pleased to help convene the experts…, Meeting Location:, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, 727 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10315
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A new guide will help assess competencies of avionics professionals who work with airplane technologies and who want to gain certification as Aircraft Electronics Technicians (AETs). This is the first standard released by ASTM International’s young committee on aerospace personnel (F46). The group formed in 2015 to help meet the growing need for skilled technicians and broadly-accepted…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel. +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org, NCATT Contact:, Nicholas Matarangas, tel. +1.610.832.9503; nmatarangas@astm.org Release #10309
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ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations, announced today that its committee on commercial spaceflight ( F47 ) will hold its first official meeting May 8-9 at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation in Washington, D.C. “The commercial spaceflight industry is growing dramatically and driving innovation every day,” said ASTM International president Katharine Morgan. “…, Meeting Location:, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, 727 15th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10290
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276