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November 18, 2005

Israeli Airport Lie Detector Shows Promise

Picture This: The TSA With Lie Detectors

We may be witnessing the future of airport security, as an Israeli-made airport lie detector is currently being tested at Russia's Domodedevo airport.

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TSA Inspector Reinstated After Fake Bomb Blunder

Test Bomb Got Aboard Amsterdam-Bound Airliner

One of two TSA screeners fired after a fake bomb slipped through a Newark Liberty International Airport checkpoint last December has been reinstated... and she plans to return to her post at the airport.

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Senate OKs Airline Pension Help

Bill Faces Uphill Battle In House

By a 97-2 margin, the Senate Wednesday passed legislation to bolster the nation's troubled pension system, including special assistance for aiding airlines and retired pilots under 65.

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Harsh Words Exchanged In Delta Court Case

Pilots Union Threatens Strike If Contract Tossed

It's official: in opening remarks Wednesday, Delta Air Lines asked a US Bankruptcy Court judge to void its contract with Delta's pilots' union, in hopes the $325 million the carrier hopes to save by slashing its collective bargaining agreements with pilots will help the carrier emerge from Chapter 11.

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Too Close For Comfort In FLL Runway Incursion

Landing Jet Narrowly Missed Another Holding On Same Runway

On the heels of the NTSB's strong recommendation to the FAA that the agency needs to do more to stem runway incursions, comes word such an event occurred last week -- as a landing airliner came within 100 feet of an RJ holding on the active runway.

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Northwest Workers Write Judge Asking For Help

Some Plead, Others Pray... One Accuses

If you're Judge Allan Gropper, you have no shortage of people trying to get your attention right now -- especially if those people are current or former employees of Northwest Airlines.

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Australian Women Stopped From Boarding Plane In Damascus

Dismantled Gun Found In Carry-On Bags, Child's Toy?

Four Australian woman and a young boy were detained Thursday in Syria -- not a good place for that to happen -- after a dismantled gun was found inside their carry-on items and baggage. The group was attempting to board a Gulf Air flight in Damascus bound for Australia, with a stopover in Bahrain.

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