House And Senate Republicans Ask Huerta For Information On Cell Phone Use In Flight

Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over aviation have sent a letter to FAA administrator requesting a long overdue report on the results of the agency’s study on the impact of the in-flight use of cell phones for voice communications.

Branson, Key West, And Jackson Leave The Network On June 7, 2014

Southwest Airlines announced today its decision to close three cities in the airline's network.  On June 7, 2014, Southwest will cease operations at Branson (MO) Airport (KBKG), Key West (FL) International Airport (KEYW), and Jackson-Evers International Airport (KJAN) in Jackson, MS.

Component To Be Fabricated In The U.K., Final Assembly In Orangeburg, SC

Boeing has selected GKN plc to manufacture the Advanced Technology Winglet for the 737 MAX. Production of the winglets will take place at the GKN site at Cowes on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom with final assembly at GKN's facility in Orangeburg, SC. The 737 MAX has more than 1,600 orders from airlines around the world.

Will Explore The Use Of Digital Manufacturing In The Aerospace Industry

Airbus has signed a research agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore the use of digital manufacturing in aerospace. Working with Neil Gershenfeld, director of MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) and his team, the aircraft manufacturer will evaluate how the digital material concepts being developed at MIT can potentially be applied to the design and construction of aerospace vehicles.

Dropped From Frequent Flyer Program After Airline Said He 'Complained Too Much'

The Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) on Tuesday heard arguments from a Brooklyn-born rabbi who has been cut from Delta's Frequent Flyer program because, the airline said, he complained too much.

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