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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

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, RFID tag, airport, passenger, departure, Hungary, camera, 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

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, fingerprint, Hong Kong, smart card, gate, check, trial, barrier, technology company, government, U.K., security, database

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

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, homeland security, passenger, airline, Homeland Security Secretary, traveler, 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, U.K., passenger

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, launch, mobile phone, games

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.

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, passenger, restriction, battery, Apple Computer, Dell, laptop computer, power supply

In-flight Internet: Grounded for life?

January 25, 2008 It's been years since Boeing tried for lift-off with its Connexion service. Yet here we are still today, with barely a hint of airborne Wi-Fi.Photos: Putting Wi-Fi in the sky TAGS: Connexion, plane, Lufthansa, airline, passenger, Forrester Research Inc., aircraft, U.S., carrier, trial, Wi-Fi

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, sedan, motorcycle, vehicle, U.S., battery

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

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, terrorist, airline, criminal, terrorism, security, U.S., database

Air taxi business grows up

June 21, 2007 Nascent field of cheaper air taxi services gets a bit more mature with the launch of the standards-setting Air Taxi Association. TAGS: flight, passenger

Emirates latest to offer in-flight mobile

November 10, 2006 Deal signed by the airline enables travelers to use their mobile phones during flights. TAGS: airline, flight, passenger, mobile phone, CDMA, GPRS, Wi-Fi

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, United Parcel Service of America Inc., agent, challenge, resource, security, conference

Chinese airline opts for in-flight mobile service

September 4, 2007 Shenzhen Airlines to install OnAir's phone service across its fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft by mid-2009. TAGS: aircraft, fleet, airline, passenger, China, agreement, e-mail

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, call, plane, study, cell phone, stage, researcher, radio, U.S.
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