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China bans airlines from paying EU carbon charges

China said Monday it has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions opposed by more than two dozen countries including India, Russia and the United States.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Flights rerouted as massive solar storm slams Earth

Solar radiation from a massive sun storm -- the largest in nearly a decade -- collided with the Earth's atmosphere, prompting an airline to reroute flights and skywatchers to seek out spectacular light displays.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Airlines making a big push to offer in-flight Wi-Fi service

In-flight Wi-Fi, the next big-fee income generator for airlines, is available so far on 711 commercial aircraft, and the number is growing. Eight airlines, so far, have deals with technology provider Aircell to offer its ...

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 17, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Japan Airlines bankruptcy filing expected Tuesday

(AP) -- Japan Airlines is expected to file for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, ending months-long speculation about its fate and launching a massive overhaul to shed the fat and inefficiency that hobbled Asia's ...

Technology / Business

created Jan 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits

(AP) -- Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles.

Technology / Other

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2