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 ...
Telecom
Feb 17, 2010
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For airline passengers, the attempted Christmas Day attack and a directive by President Obama to pursue advanced screening technology will certainly mean added security procedures at airports.
Business
Feb 4, 2010
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Southwest Airlines has finally decided to wire its Boeing 737 fleet for wireless Internet service after dabbling with the concept for two years.
Telecom
Jan 30, 2010
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(AP) -- High-tech security scanners that might have prevented the Christmas Day attempt to blow up a jetliner have been installed in only a small number of airports around the world, in large part because of privacy concerns ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 28, 2009
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The seeds of a lowly weed could cut jet fuel's cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent.
Environment
Jul 15, 2009
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(AP) -- Aviation groups in Europe announced a plan Tuesday to change the way commercial planes land in order to reduce their global-warming emissions of carbon dioxide.
Environment
Mar 31, 2009
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Global airlines be forewarned: June 2010 could be a busy month for invasive plants, insects and animals seeking free rides to distant lands.
Feb 25, 2009
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If an airline flight is delayed, Asian consumers might take it in stride. But those same passengers might be unhappy if the flight attendants are rude or inattentive. And Western consumers might react differently, according ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2009
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For airline passengers everywhere, good news. Scientists have successfully tested a liquid explosive detection system that may eventually keep dangerous substances off airplanes. This comes barely two years after a plot to ...
Engineering
Feb 5, 2009
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Some friendly skies are about to become a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Telecom
Jan 14, 2009
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