Governmental and Regulatory
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) said in a letter to DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx on Tuesday that the new Transportation secretary should make finishing the pilot training regulations that were not completed under the DOT's previous administration a top priority.
Airlines, Industry and Labor
US Airways spokesman Ed Stewart said the carrier expects the merger with American Airlines to close, as planned, in the third quarter despite a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed merger.
United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek said the carrier is "very pleased" with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. United spokeswoman Mary Ryan added: "The 787 is going through a fine-tuning process." She likened the Dreamliner to the 777, which she noted has turned out to be a highly reliable airplane. “We see the 787 evolving into one as well,” she said.
A study by the International Air Transport Association said airlines are increasing profitability but still face challenges attracting investors despite the economic contributions of the aviation industry.
Boeing has formed a partnership with Google Earth to launch a website that allows users to track locations of all Boeing Dreamliner 787 flights. The website includes 360-degree views of the aircraft, as well as direct booking on 787 flights.
