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The FAA Delegation Group (AFS-850) will host a virtual Designee Outreach Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Central via...

ATEC is now accepting nominations and applications for its 2027 awards, recognizing outstanding students and educators and supporting professional...

ATEC continues to advocate for policies that strengthen aviation maintenance education, expand certification pathways, and address workforce...

The Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) has opened team registration for its 2027 Competition Series, inviting competitors from across the aviation...

The FAA has published its long-awaited Minimum Passage Rate Report, the first update since April 2025. The report covers August 1, 2023, through...

During its September board meeting, held in conjunction with the Fly-In in Washington, D.C., the ATEC Board of Directors welcomed a new member and...

The 2026 ATEC Fly-In brought together 56 attendees representing 26 states and the District of Columbia for a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill....

The Council's annual Fly-In featured its annual update from FAA officials on rules, guidance, and other action items that affect aviation...

FAA issued record number of mechanic certificates in 2025 The U.S. certificated mechanic population is growing as efforts to develop more skilled...

The ATEC ACS Working Group is preparing to submit its final recommendations for revising the Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS)...

On July 29, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration issued Advisory Circular 43.13-2C, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and...

With ATEC members preparing to meet with policymakers during the upcoming Fly-In, presented by American Airlines, and public comment now open on...