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The Aircraft Electronics Association’s international membership continues to grow. Currently, the AEA represents avionics
businesses in more than 40 countries throughout the world. To better serve the needs of the AEA’s international membership,
the “International News and Regulatory Updates” section of Avionics News offers a greater focus on international regulatory
activity, international industry news and an international “Frequently Asked Questions” column to help promote standardization.
If you have comments about this section, send emails to avionicsnews@aea.net.

UNITED STATES

News & Regulatory Updates
Anthony Foxx Sworn in as 17th
Secretary of Transportation
On July 2, 2013, Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony
Foxx was sworn in as the nation’s 17th secretary of
transportation.
In a written message to all employees, Foxx underscored his commitment to safety.
“Safety will remain our top priority at DOT,” Foxx
said. “At the same time, I will work to improve the
efficiency and performance of our current transportation system while building the infrastructure we need
for future generations. In doing so, I look forward to
bringing my ‘on the ground’ experiences as a mayor,
while embracing the tremendous knowledge, skill and
ingenuity of the DOT workforce and our many stakeholders.”
As secretary of transportation, Foxx leads an agency
with more than 55,000 employees and a $70 billion
budget that oversees air, maritime and surface transportation.
Prior to his confirmation, Foxx served as the mayor
of Charlotte, N.C., from 2009 to 2013. During that
time, he made efficient and innovative transportation investments the centerpiece of Charlotte’s job
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ments included extending the LYNX light rail system,
expanding Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and
starting the Charlotte Streetcar project. Prior to being
elected mayor, Foxx served two terms on the Charlotte
City Council as an at-large representative, where he
chaired the Transportation Committee.
Foxx is an attorney and has spent much of his time
in private practice. In addition to his work as a law
clerk, Foxx served as a trial attorney for the Civil
Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and
as staff counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on the Judiciary.
Foxx received a law degree from New York
University’s School of Law as a Root-Tilden Scholar,
the university’s prestigious public service scholarship.
He also earned a bachelor’s degree in history from
Davidson College.

Advisory Circular 21.303-PMA
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued draft
Advisory Circular 21.303-PMA for comment. This advisory circular updates the FAA’s guidance to applicants
for parts manufacturer approval of articles via tests and
computations or identicality without a license agreement.
This AC cites regulations in Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 21, Subpart K that became
effective April 16, 2011. Please review this AC concurrently with draft Order 8110.42D.
Comments are due no later than Sept. 1, 2013. The AC
can be viewed at www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/ac/.

http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/ac/

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