The U.S. air traffic control system, the world's largest and most complex, is in the midst of an era of unsurpassed safety. There has not been a fatal crash of a domestic airliner in the U.S. in eight years.
Other
Jun 5, 2017
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By 2020, an estimated 7 million drones could be zipping around the country delivering packages, taking photos, inspecting infrastructure or conducting search and rescue missions.
Engineering
May 10, 2017
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Lebanon launched a bike-sharing programme in its capital Beirut on Sunday, hoping to cut down on the congested city's notorious traffic and pollution.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 30, 2017
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Is it… a balloon? An airship of some sort, tethered to the turf? A children's pool, blown onto its side?
Engineering
Mar 16, 2017
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Together with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), computer scientists from Saarland University have now developed a new system that listens in to these conversations and engages with the controllers. The scientists are presenting ...
Engineering
Mar 7, 2017
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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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Over 128 million daily commuters in the U.S. and 75% report they drive alone. From improving traffic flow to air quality, convincing people to choose a possibly "greener" mode of transportation presents many challenges. Psychology ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2017
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Costa Rica declared a state of emergency Thursday after eruptions of ash from a volcano forced international flights to be postponed and threatened the capital, authorities said.
Earth Sciences
Jan 6, 2017
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With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones gaining popularity globally for commercial, recreational and industry purposes, hundreds of UAVs may soon be buzzing all over Singapore.
Engineering
Dec 28, 2016
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ESA recently completed its first flight trials using satellites to help bring Europe closer to its goal of modernising air traffic control.
Engineering
Dec 20, 2016
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