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Proposed ASTM International standards will provide standardized experiential, educational, role descriptors, and expected body of knowledge for vocations in the cannabis industry. ASTM’s committee on cannabis (D37) is developing the proposed standards. The proposed standards include certification requirements for: transportation related vocations (WK72207); analytical laboratory professional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11063 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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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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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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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