Pilots get electronic flight bag
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Everything but the sandwiches Considering the technical complexity of modern commercial aircraft and the operational complexities of running any airline service, it may seem surprising - especially to anyone steeped in the ways of business and/or operational automation - to consider the level to which a commitment to paper is maintained.â¦
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The FCC thinks it might be time to revoke the ban and make wireless Web surfing possible on flights. By Jim Nash. That tray table might still have to go up and your bag might still have to be stowed in the overhead bin.
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VatSim flight simulation network gives aviation enthusiasts a realistic look at air traffic control.
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Some customers who pre-ordered the MacBook Air receive notification that the notebook has shipped.
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Several airlines have begun using machines in a growing number of United States airports that allow passengers to print out their own baggage tags.
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British Airways adds up to Â£240 to the cost of a return long-haul flight for checking in an extra bag.
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New component could allow players small enough to fit in notebook PCs.
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A new device that scans documents for traces of explosives has made its debut at four of the nation's busiest airports, where officials will use it to screen selected passengers.
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An iPod remote control and washable loudspeakers are built into a new messenger bag by G-Tech.
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The FCC says it's inclined to let Web surfers go wireless on airplanes. Yippee! But they might allow in-flight cell phone use, too. Oh.
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The company is taking radio frequency identification technology to casino gaming tables.
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Southwest Airlines and American Airlines separately announced that their planes will be tested for in-flight passenger Wi-Fi data access using different access technologies.
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The first time I took Asus's Eee PC laptop on a flight, the security screener assumed it was a portable DVD player.
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A new system of biometric security scanners is being trialled by passengers at Heathrow airport.
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The company that runs Heathrow airports says it hopes that attaching RFID tags to luggage will speed baggage handling and lower costs.
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Passengers travelling through 19 British airports will be allowed to carry two pieces of cabin luggage through security checks starting on Monday, the government said. via Hindustan Times
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Domestic air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006 with government-approved technology that allows people access to high-speed Internet connections while they fly.