Operations & Safety

EMMC Objectives

EMMC Charter

The ATA Engineering, Maintenance, and Materiel Council is chartered to, within the areas of airline engineering and maintenance, develop consensus for industry positions on legislative and regulatory proposals and identify new and emerging issues, concerns, and proposed industry solutions.

EMMC Mission

Maintain close liaison with FAA leadership to serve as the premier source of advice, coordination, and consensus-based leadership for public policies pertaining to airline engineering and maintenance, to include safety, airworthiness, reliability, and cost effectiveness aspects.

EMMC Vision

To be the proactive leader of a global, responsive, and consensus-based process that continuously optimizes airworthiness, service, and technical value to the airline industry, and to facilitate free lines of communication between FAA leadership and association members.

 

Last updated: 10/6/2006

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FAA Publishes Final Rule on Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes

The FAA has adopted new regulations for ETOPS which allow trans-oceanic and trans-polar flights to range farther from alternate airports along their flight paths, provided they meet stringent requirements.

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Questions and Answers on Contract Maintenance

ATA Vice President of Operations and Safety Basil Barimo provides additional perspective on issues raised recently by the media regarding maintenance contracting.

ATA News Release: ATA Commends FAA-ATA "Better Way" Award Winners

ATA and FAA have recognized industry and government professionals with the prestigious Non-Destructive Testing "Better Way" award for 2007.

ATA News Release: ATA Annual Nuts and Bolts Award Winners Honored at 2007 MRO Conference and Exhibition

ATA recently announced the winners of the 2007 ATA Nuts and Bolts Awards presented at the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Conference and Exhibition in Atlanta, GA.

EMMC Chairman

Mitch Nichols

Mitch Nichols
Vice President
Maintenance & Engineering
United Parcel Service


EMMC Vice Chairman

Mark Rudo

Mark Rudo
Managing Director
Technical Services
US Airways

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