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The wings on this plane go up and down

December 3, 2004 Leonardo da Vinci sketched out birdlike human flight. A group of Canadian researchers is now ready for a real-world test. Photos: Flapping like a mallard TAGS: flight, wing, plane, researcher

Cell phones to take flight

June 1, 2005 FAQ Consensus is building to relax rules that since 1991 have banned cell phone use on U.S. commercial flights. TAGS: airplane, ban, cell phone, flight, rule, plane, interference, frequency, VoIP, U.S.

Mission accomplished in round-the-world flight

March 3, 2005 GlobalFlyer aircraft touches down in Kansas as solo pilot overcomes fuel scare and fatigue. Photos: Cruising with GlobalFlyer TAGS: flight, plane, Kansas, aircraft, Hawaii

'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

Study: Cell phones a hazard on flights

March 2, 2006 Despite the ban on cellular calls on planes, many passengers can't resist--and often during critical stages of flights. TAGS: ban, flight, passenger, plane, call, study, cell phone, stage, researcher, radio, U.S.

Feds move on wireless Web, cell phones in flight

December 15, 2004 The FCC will sell spectrum for high-speed Internet access, and wants to allow cell phone use on airplanes. TAGS: airplane, plane, passenger, cell phone, flight, wireless Web, radio frequency, wireless Internet, radio, Verizon Communications

Fossett breaks flight record

February 11, 2006 Adventurer Steve Fossett completed the longest nonstop flight in aviation history before a dramatic emergency landing. TAGS: flight, emergency, mile, plane, record, history

IP television takes off on airplanes

July 13, 2005 Singapore Airlines launches in-flight Internet Protocol television service, while airplane makers say cell phone calls will follow next year. TAGS: IP television, Connexion, passenger, plane, aircraft, IP, Wi-Fi, flight, authority, carrier, mobility, TV, GSM, London, security

Flying telescope makes heavenly visit

January 15, 2008 Long-awaited--and long-delayed--airborne observatory called Sofia makes first trip to NASA Ames, which had been expected to be its home.Photos: Flying observatory's homecoming TAGS: plane, flight, scientist

Aerial taxis preparing for takeoff

April 25, 2005 Beginning next year, the service would cater to commuters who want to avoid the delays and stopovers that can plague conventional flights. Photo: DayJet for day-trippers TAGS: airline, taxi, on-demand, mile, plane, flight, transportation, city, founder
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