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August 17, 2006

WV Airport Evacuated After Security Scare

ANN REALTIME UPDATE 08.18.06 1800 EDT: Commercial operations have resumed at Tri-State Airport in Huntington, WV after explosives were detected in two out of four bottles of liquid being carried by a female passenger Thursday morning.

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Comair FAs Prepare for Job Actions If Negotiations Fail

Teamsters, Airline Set To Resume Dialogue Once Again

One more try... after previous negotiations have failed to produce a consensual labor agreement between Delta regional subsidiary Comair and its flight attendants, Aero-News has learned the two sides are scheduled to once again return to the bargaining table August 23-24.

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ID TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/6795 Issue Date: August 16, 2006 at 22:52 UTC Location: 12 Miles Northeast, Lowman, Idaho near DONNELLY VORTAC (DNJ) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for fire fighting Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Salt Lake (ZLC) Center, 801-320-2560

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Woman Who Caused UAL923 Diversion Faces Charges

Muttered "Pakistan" As She Paced Aisle

In today's troubled times, there are some things you just should NOT do onboard a commercial airliner... as a 59-year-old Vermont woman, whose actions onboard a United Airlines flight from London Wednesday led the flight to be diverted to Boston out of fear over terrorism, is now aware.

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Boeing Announces Dis-Connexion From High-Speed Communications Biz

Six-Year Venture Never Took Off Domestically

Following a detailed business and market analysis of its Connexion by Boeing high-speed broadband communications businees, the aerospace manufacturer announced Thursday it will exit that market.

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Intoxicated Man Arrested On CLT Ramp

Was Denied Boarding At Gate

Authorities arrested a man late Tuesday night who was allegedly drunk on the tarmac of Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

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Reps. John Mica (R-FL) And Robin Hayes (R-NC) On Aviation Security

The chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, Florida Republican John Mica, is on tour. He's checking out the needs of airports nationwide when it comes to issues of passenger and baggage screening.

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Killer Bees Causing A Buzz Around TUS

They Also Like The Smell Of Jet Fuel In The AM

Killer bees are a very real problem at Tucson International Airport, where officials report the insects have very specific tastes.

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UK's Reid Says Europe Faces 'Very Real' Terror Threat

Meets With Other EU Leaders To Hash Out Plan

If anyone still thinks the latest security restrictions on flights out of the UK are much ado about nothing... John Reid says think again.

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TSA Chief, DHS At Odds Over Shoe X-Rays

Scans May Or May Not Help Pinpoint Explosives

Are x-ray images an effective way to detect potential explosives hidden in shoes -- the kind of attack made infamous by thwarted shoebomber Richard Reid? Well, it depends on who you ask.

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Forget Snakes... How About Ghosts On A Plane?

'Spirit' Causes Stir On Movie Set

If you're like us, you may already have your ticket for the premiere of the much-anticipated Samuel L. Jackson movie "Snakes On A Plane."  But if you're looking for real chills, you may want to wait for the latest James Bond movie to come out... as a stunt plane now being used on the set of the film "Casino Royale" is allegedly haunted.

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