CAAC and AFRA to Cooperate on Aircraft Disassembly Best Management Practices and Compliance
Huntington Beach, CA, USA, 18 September 2023 –The Flight Standards Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build cooperation on international aircraft parts disassembly standards and compliance. Han Guangzu, Director General of the CAAC, and Brent Webb, President of AFRA, signed the MoU in Huntington Beach, California, during a ceremony attended by a delegation of representatives from both organizations.
The MoU solidifies the organizations’ mutual commitment to promote best practices for disassembling used serviceable aircraft parts and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the respective countries.
“AFRA is the industry leader in creating and maintaining standards for the disassembly of aircraft parts in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner while mitigating risk. We are proud our expertise has garnered the CAAC’s confidence in their efforts to expand China’s aircraft disassembly options,” shared Brent Webb, President, AFRA.
The MOU sets forth that CAAC and AFRA will agree on a process to support the application of CCAR-145 approval to disassembly facilities outside of China based on AFRA accreditation for limited disassembly functions. Additionally, the MOU calls for the establishment of a means for compiling parts information from disassembly facilities outside of China that meet CAAC requirements.
About CAAC
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is the national aviation authority of China, responsible for regulating civil aviation activities such as flight safety, airworthiness, air traffic control, airspace management, airport construction, and civil aviation administration. CAAC also oversees the development of China’s civil aviation industry, including airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, service providers, research institutes, and training organizations. CAAC’s vision is to build a safe, efficient, green, and innovative civil aviation system that serves the national strategy and meets the needs of the people.
