Law Passed In Anticipation Of Airbus Assembly Facility In Mobile
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed legislation aimed at attracting thousands of additional jobs to the state. The Alabama Commercial Aviation Business Improvement Act will help the state recruit more aerospace industry suppliers. Those suppliers are expected to locate in the region as Airbus builds its first U.S.-based production facility in Mobile. Groundbreaking for the Airbus facility is scheduled for next week.
Resolving The Battery Issue Taking Longer Than Originally Anticipated
Boeing says that it is half way through the testing process that it hopes will return the world's 787 fleet to service, with the rest of the ground and flight tests coming in the next week or so.
The TSA is proposing to revise its civil aviation security regulations to clarify that it may use advanced imaging technology (AIT) to screen individuals at security screening checkpoints. This proposed rule is issued to comply with a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which ordered TSA to engage in notice-and-comment rulemaking on the use of AIT for screening.
Embraer, World’s 4th Largest Aircraft Manufacturer, Now 'In Full Compliance'
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson shared news Wednesday that Microsoft recently used a new Washington unfair competition law to resolve a dispute over software licensing issues with the world’s fourth largest aircraft manufacturer, Embraer. The Attorney General’s Office helped pass the new law aimed at protecting both IP and fair competition in Washington and exchanged several letters with the Brazilian company in an effort to resolve this matter before taking more formal steps.
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