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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation and Space – today questioned leaders from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during the subcommittee hearing on the state of airline safety and federal oversight of commercial aviation. This hearing comes after two deadly accidents involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft and the FAA’s subsequent decision to ground the plane.
“As we work to make every effort to improve airline safety, it is important to remember the United States has the safest and most advanced aviation system in the world,” said Sen. Moran following the hearing. “Today, I heard from federal aviation leaders, including the FAA, regarding their investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and how the aircraft certification process relates to suppliers and their ability to design, manufacture and supply authorized parts.”
“My committee will also hear from industry stakeholders regarding this investigation to make certain that both the federal government and the aviation sector work together to further airline safety,” continued Sen. Moran.
Click Here to Watch Sen. Moran’s Full Questioning
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs – questioned Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on VA MISSION Act implementation, toxic exposure legislation and the upcoming closure of the Emporia community-based outpatient clinic during a Committee hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
“This ‘Deal’ is a divisive step backward that takes away from serious policy discussions about efforts to address our changing climate, and is yet another reminder that many coastal elites choose to overlook the significant contributions rural America makes to the issues facing our nation. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, I remain committed to working in a bipartisan fashion to support NASA, NOAA and the research they conduct in climate science to encourage continued innovation.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – today announced a grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to Wichita State University (WSU) during a news conference at WSU.
“Wichita State continues to be a shining example of how public-private partnerships can provide students with hands-on learning experiences while bolstering communities,” said Sen. Moran. “Wichita’s continued emphasis on shaping and designing an education platform to align with 21st Century workforce needs is critical as we work to continue fueling the manufacturing and aviation industries. The EDA grant will support the purchase of necessary advanced manufacturing equipment, and, in turn, create over 150 new jobs in the region. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee which funds the EDA, I will continue to highlight the strengths of our Universities and industries within the state, allowing them to capitalize on these opportunities.”
This $2 million grant will help purchase necessary advanced manufacturing equipment to establish the Automated Technology Laboratory for Advanced Structures (ATLAS) at WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The ATLAS initiative at WSU will help industry leaders in the region increase the quality and production of commercial and defense aircraft by bolstering available resources for research and development. Several local corporate partners will utilize space and equipment from this EDA investment, including Spirit AeroSystems, Airbus, Cox Machine, Bombardier and Cessna. The project is expected to create 150 jobs in the Wichita region.
“The Trump Administration continues to rebuild the American manufacturing sector in communities across the country,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “This investment will help Wichita State University spur new manufacturing ventures in the region while training workers to support this resurgent industry.”
“In the current environment, there are increasing pressures facing the aerospace and defense industries to innovate with flat budgets, record-setting production rates, increasingly complex programs and an evolving workforce,” said WSU Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer John Tomblin. “Investments in emerging advanced manufacturing technologies are critical to maintain economic growth in our region. We want to thank the EDA for acknowledging the importance of the advanced manufacturing sector in South Central Kansas with this investment.”
ATLAS will be located at NIAR headquarters building on the campus of Wichita State. The first floor will house manufacturing development facilities with computer-aided simulations and analysis on the third floor.
ATLAS already has several strategic partnerships with government agencies, aircraft manufacturers, equipment suppliers, material suppliers and other universities. In addition to support from the EDA, ATLAS has received significant funding from the Office of Naval Research and State of Kansas for acquiring advanced AFP equipment, inspection systems and test systems.
This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD). EDA funds the SCKEDD to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment and create jobs.
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