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Apple cues up iPods on a plane

November 14, 2006 The company teams up with airlines for power connections, video viewing. TAGS: airline, plane, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, video

Gates a big investor in aircraft start-up

March 23, 2005 Microsoft chairman is second-biggest backer of Eclipse Aviation, which hopes to bring an energy-efficient plane to market in a year. TAGS: plane, equity, investor, aircraft, engine, Microsoft Corp.

More AirTran flights to offer XM radio

February 9, 2005 AirTran Airways expands an existing deal with XM Satellite Radio, which will soon be available on 20 of the airliner's planes. TAGS: XM Satellite Radio, plane, radio

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, aircraft, passenger, Forrester Research Inc., trial, carrier, U.S., Wi-Fi

At the helm of the 'Spruce Goose'

June 19, 2006 CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman gets a chance to climb inside Howard Hughes' famous boondoggle. Photos: Inside the 'Spruce Goose' TAGS: plane, Oregon

Arizona, heaven for airplane fans

July 27, 2007 reporter's notebook Two of the best airplane storage facilities in the world exist side by side in Tucson, Ariz.Photos: A plane enthusiast's dream TAGS: museum, airplane, tour, plane, Arizona, aerospace, heaven, facility, crew, collection, notebook computer

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

A post-IPO snapshot of Shutterfly

September 18, 2007 One year after its market debut--and a dramatic plane landing--the company is holding its own as the rare independent photo-printing site.Photos: Shutterfly's big picture TAGS: Shutterfly, IPO, plane, bell, photograph

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

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

Boeing kicks off the 787 era

July 9, 2007 At a flawless launch event, Boeing rolls out its first all-new plane since 1995, and one that it is counting on to stay atop the aviation heap. Photos: The Dreamliner debuts TAGS: plane, event

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, aircraft, Kansas, 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, flight, plane, sky, delay, transportation

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, interference, plane, frequency, VoIP, U.S.

Can personal aircraft beat gridlock?

August 4, 2007 NASA thinks so, and it's offering prize money for teams heading to the skies in a contest starting Saturday. TAGS: aircraft, contest, plane, biodiesel, vehicle, challenge

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

Top Gun lives on in the Nevada desert

August 10, 2007 Navy's best fighter pilots learn how to be successful combat pilots through rigorous training in the skies near Fallon. Photos: Fight and flight TAGS: pilot, plane, training, base, aircraft, engine

On-demand private jets nearing takeoff

March 23, 2005 In the future, it will be easier to hop to a city 100 miles away, but you're going to pay for the flight service. TAGS: jet, on-demand, plane, PC Forum, aircraft, passenger, mile, CEO

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

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, flight, Wi-Fi, authority, mobility, carrier, TV, London, GSM, security
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