Business, leisure travelers ponder flying without laptops
International air travelers might soon rediscover magazines, paperbacks and playing cards.
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May 17, 2017
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Talks on airplane laptop ban end with no ban, more talks
Talks on a proposed U.S. ban on laptops and tablets in flights from Europe ended Wednesday with no ban—and a promise of more talks and better intelligence sharing.
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May 17, 2017
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Electronics ban on flights not a longterm solution: IATA boss
British and US bans on laptops and tablet computers in the cabin of flights are not sustainable in the long term, the head of the association representing airlines said Tuesday.
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Mar 28, 2017
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New rules needed as drones crowd the skies
As drones increasingly crowd the skies, the risk of collision with other aircraft has come to the fore. Here's an overview of international regulation aimed at limiting the dangers.
Engineering
Feb 21, 2017
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Satellite tracking to keep tabs on airliners over oceans
Nearly three years after a Malaysian airliner vanished, it's still possible, if unlikely, for a plane to disappear. But that's changing with new satellites that will soon allow flights to be tracked in real time over oceans.
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Jan 19, 2017
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Colombia plane crash—how can people survive deadly air disasters?
A plane crash in Colombia has killed at least 75 people including most of one of Brazil's top football teams, leaving just six survivors. While the investigation may take some time to reveal the factors behind the accident, ...
Other
Nov 30, 2016
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Air transport sector at climate juncture
After years of delays and failures, the airline industry began on Wednesday complex negotiations to implement a scheme to reduce its carbon footprint.
Environment
Sep 28, 2016
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Political lobbying, connections may help airlines profits take off
Government lobbying and political connections may add lift to the air transportation industry's profitability, but they could also cause a crash in talented transportation administrators, according to a Penn State Harrisburg ...
Economics & Business
May 10, 2016
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Using nanostructured filters to reduce shipping pollution
Cargo ships are among the leading sources of pollution on the planet. Starting in 2020, however, stricter sulfur emission standards will take effect. A low-cost solution for reaching the new targets may come from an EPFL ...
Nanomaterials
May 4, 2016
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After worst smog in 11 years, Mexico City braces for more
Choking smog returned to the skies of Mexico City this week at levels not seen in more than a decade, prompting fears of more eye-watering days to come as efforts to curb pollution run afoul of the courts and the realities ...
Environment
Mar 18, 2016
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