Aviation and Airport

Airline traveler satisfaction declines
Fight against liquids leads to longer wait times and customer unhappiness; baggage claim is the focus of discontent
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DHS continues the search for liquid explosives detection
Tests begin on ICx’s PaxPoint machine, but Sellex International presses hard with its Sencion alternative
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TSA checkpoint efficiency continues to struggle
GSA takes a look at the “extra minute” promised when the rules against small scissors were revoked
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Frost and Sullivan shower Predator with accolades
High crash rates are no impediment to winning recognition for innovation and advancement
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Northrop reports successful Fire Scout engine test
Intended for naval purposes, UAV sports eight hours of endurance and a sophisticated communications system
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On-board aircraft sensors detect terrorists armed with pathogens
System tracks the airflow pattern and collects data related to factors such as temperature, velocity and concentration of gases and particles in the air.
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Liquid bomb tests continue at nation's airports
ICx puts its explosives detection system to the test; Boston, Los Angeles, and others host
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Airport authorities press for increased facility charges
Airports Council International says airports must invest $87.4 billion over the next five years; FAA has capped passsenger fees at $4.50 since 2000
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Argentina transport sector totters
Riots at a major rail hub follow fearful warnings about the country’s air traffic control system
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Airlines object to new US-VISIT exit procedures
Long lines and irate passsengers are predicted if fingerprinting is done at ticketcounters
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Air marshal seeks relief in whistleblower suits
Ninth Circuit to decide if the government can classify information retoractively; TSA embarassed by hotel billing practices
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NICE wins $69 million air traffic recording contract
Israeli company will team up with Raytheon to swap out existing DVRs at 850 FAA and DoD sites
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Kansas Guard tests unmannned cargo craft
Snowgoose is not well known in the United States, but ask the special forces; craft uses a parachute to slow down and unload up to 600 pounds of supplies
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UAV pilots now eligible for Distinguished Flying Cross
What was that Naplean said about little pieces of ribbon? Aviation Badge and Air Medal now up for grabs
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Lockheed to work on advanced Predator radar system
$40 million contract for low frequency synthetic aperture radar system relies on Lockheed’s foliage penetration technology
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