OPENING LINES Source: https://nbaa.org/, Editor, First Published 07 Nov 2024 The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency (ASCR) Task Force issued a congressionally commissioned report this week citing the industry’s essential role in the U.S. and global economies, and setting forth actionable recommendations offered by NBAA and other stakeholder groups represented in the work of the task force. The report comes as the industry has been beset by supply chain challenges, especially in the years following the COVID pandemic, caused in part by the sector’s unique attributes, which are noted in the study. For example, the report’s authors note that the “aerospace supply chain is vulnerable to labor shortages, obstacles in critical materials, and the health of supporting infrastructure.” Furthermore, the industry is among the nation’s most regulated sectors, subject to requirements from the FAA, DOT and a host of other government agencies. Additionally, aerospace is a global industry, accountable to interoperability requirements, multilateral agreements and other rules governing the critical flow of parts and products across international boundaries. The issue of supply chain disruption has been among the top concerns for business aviation – a topic in focus at NBAA’s National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition and other events. NBAA has also brought together expert guidance offered in the association’s magazine, podcasts and other content. Doug Carr, NBAA senior vice president, safety, 15 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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