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An air-traffic upgrade to improve travel by plane

November 18, 2009 A plan by the Federal Aviation Administration would replace radar with the Global Positioning System.(From The New York Times) TAGS: radar, aircraft, controller, plane, airport, strip, flight, GPS, navigation, target, radio

New RFID tech would track airport passengers

October 13, 2006 RFID tags would be issued to passengers at check-in to track their movements before departure. TAGS: RFID, airport, RFID tag, passenger, Hungary, departure, camera, security

Will airport of the future fly?

September 13, 2006 Cisco technologist envisions virtual intelligence agents, security sensors, home office pilots. He faces challenges. TAGS: airport, Human Resources, Cisco Systems Inc., passenger, RFID, agent, United Parcel Service of America Inc., resource, challenge, conference, security

Piloting a plane, sans the license

September 14, 2006 NASA Ames opens the doors to its flight simulator and virtual airport and a CNET News.com reporter takes to the cockpit. TAGS: airport, flight simulator, 3D, video

'Cheap' microjets take to the skies

April 27, 2006 A new crop of small, light jets may make air taxi service affordable. Bill Gates is in on the game. Photos: Microjets cleared for takeoff TAGS: jet, Sales Manager, airport, sky, plane, flight, transportation, delay

E-passport test takes flight

January 13, 2006 Passengers will test biometric passports in airports worldwide under a Department of Homeland Security test. TAGS: e-passport, passport, airport, New Zealand

Flying-car firm releases simulator, takes deposits

September 6, 2006 Operators of this "roadable aircraft" would drive it to the airport, unfold the wings and take off. Prototype due in 2008. Images: Terrafugia's flying car TAGS: deposit, plane, airport, aircraft, flight simulator, engine, car

U.K. airports bolster cybersecurity

June 10, 2005 The British Airports Authority is investing 23 million pounds in a top-secret programme to combat the threat of cyberterrorism. TAGS: cyberterrorism, computer attack, airport, U.K., threat

Far from 'The Jetsons,' air cars for commuters

August 14, 2007 NASA contest tests the efficiency and economy of experimental small-seat airplanes for use as a personal aircraft vehicle.Photos: Commuters in the sky TAGS: airport, aircraft, efficiency, plane, sky, mile, car, challenge, idea

Boston airport tries to kill free Wi-Fi node

August 3, 2005 Continental offers free wireless in its lounge. The agency running Logan Airport sells it for $7.95 a day, and doesn't like competition. TAGS: Boston, airline, airport, node, Wi-Fi, agency, antenna, letter, president

Beyond marshals: Safety in the skies

September 27, 2001 Robert McCashin, CEO of Identix, says the deployment of biometric technology can help airports screen against hijackers. But he cautions against the potential for abuse. TAGS: biometrics, airport, passenger, airline, terrorist, criminal, terrorism, security, U.S., database

Face recognition set for takeoff in Australia

June 8, 2007 Public trials of the SmartGate biometric system, in conjunction with electronic passports, to begin at airports this summer. TAGS: e-passport, Sydney, traveler, Brisbane, Melbourne, gate, holder, airport, trial, Australia

FCC: Boston airport can't block airline's Wi-Fi

November 1, 2006 Decision by federal regulators, a victory for Continental Airlines, could also be boon to other community wireless projects. TAGS: airline, airport, Wi-Fi, Boston, interference, antenna, rule, decision

High tech helps airport screening switch

March 18, 2006 No need to worry so much about tweezers--airport screeners are focusing on explosives, Homeland Security chief says. TAGS: cargo, airport, worker, transportation, port, U.S., security, card
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