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From Boeing, a whole new 747

January 19, 2007 For the first time, the aircraft giant publicly unveils the interior of its forthcoming 747-8 Intercontinental.Photos: New way to fly TAGS: passenger, airplane, plane, aircraft

Heathrow testing biometric security checks

December 6, 2006 Trial, which is voluntary, aims to enroll 2,000 travelers on selected routes to and from the U.K.Photos: Checking your digits, irises at the airport TAGS: passenger, Dubai, immigration, smart card, fingerprint, Hong Kong, gate, check, trial, technology company, barrier, security, U.K.

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

Airport security meets science fiction

September 15, 2006 GE exec discusses an effort to modernize airport security that's straight out of the movie "Total Recall." TAGS: General Electric Co., passenger, shoe, project, security

British rail passengers to get free Wi-Fi ride

August 14, 2007 As part of seven-year contract for London-to-Scotland trains, National Express to offer even coach passengers free wireless connectivity. TAGS: passenger, train, Wi-Fi, satellite, mobile phone, server

JetBlue chooses not to censor on-board TV

September 22, 2005 Airline leaves satellite TV service running, even as emergency-landing video plays over and over. TAGS: passenger, satellite television, flight, airline, crew, satellite, emergency, policy, TV, California, situation, video

Are VentureOne's three wheels better than four?

October 30, 2007 Venture Vehicles, yet another entry in the alternative-car market, plans a motorcycle-car crossbreed to market in 2009.Photos: Rollin' with a three-wheeler TAGS: Dutch company, car, passenger, motorcycle, vehicle, battery, U.S.

Feds consider lowering passenger data requirements

August 10, 2007 Privacy advocates say preflight screening proposal is less "intrusive" but doesn't correct underlying problems with watch list databases. TAGS: Transportation Security Administration, passenger, airline, homeland security, traveler, Homeland Security Secretary, flight, agent, database

U.K. earmarks funds for antiterrorist system

August 3, 2007 E-Borders passenger-screening system will be fully implemented over the next decade at a cost of about $2.4 billion. TAGS: traveler, passenger, U.K.

U.S. to create 'risk assessments' of air passengers

December 5, 2006 Department of Homeland Security implements data-mining system for passengers traveling to the U.S. TAGS: risk assessment, data mining, passenger, European Union, agency, government, U.S.

Ryanair gambles on Internet bingo in the sky

November 2, 2006 Budget airline's passengers will be able to use their mobile phones to play online bingo, other games. TAGS: passenger, airline, mobile phone, launch, games

Space--the new summer vacation?

May 16, 2006 Companies are lining up to provide space vacations or out-of-this-world taxi services. Video: SpaceX aims for the skies TAGS: Elon Musk, moon, passenger, flight, satellite, conference, video

Get ready for the AirScooter

April 15, 2005 It's not a jet pack. It's a personal helicopter, and it may come to stores next year. Photos: Up, up and away TAGS: helicopter, passenger, vehicle, founder, aircraft, Microsoft Corp.

Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions

September 25, 2006 Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. TAGS: airline, restriction, passenger, battery, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Dell, power supply

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, Cisco Systems Inc., Human Resources, passenger, RFID, United Parcel Service of America Inc., agent, resource, challenge, conference, security

London to test antiterror tech for commuters

January 11, 2006 Four-week trial in London will begin for body-scanning and close-circuit TV technologies designed to reduce terror risk. TAGS: London, passenger, trial, mobile phone, TV, security, camera

Common sense on security

March 15, 2005 Security expert Bruce Schneier recounts how the U.S. government's stance on secrecy changed to meet a changing threat. TAGS: SSI Ltd., classification, airline, passenger, procedure, rule, access, government, threat, security

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, cell phone, plane, passenger, flight, wireless Web, radio frequency, wireless Internet, radio, Verizon Communications

U.S. passenger tracking plan under scrutiny

December 8, 2005 Proposal seeks to gather more passenger data to help prevent global flu outbreak--but some voice privacy concerns. TAGS: passenger, agency, rule, U.S.

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: Connexion, IP television, passenger, plane, aircraft, IP, Wi-Fi, flight, authority, mobility, carrier, London, TV, GSM, security
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