A prototype flight computer has been designed and evaluated which will improve the interaction between an aircraft's autopilot and pilot.

Following a meeting with US Airways management on December 6, the leadership of the US Airways and
America West pilot groups have expressed significant concerns about the proposed merger with Delta Air Lines. The leaders point out that, by failing to integrate two pilot groups under one contract, US Airways management has not yet properly merged US Airways and America West, demonstrating little chance of completing the merger of a third airline.