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Robot flying together
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Robot flying together

Passengers on a flight in the United Arab Emirates yesterday was shocked and delighted to learn that they have the opportunity to fly with a robot capable of talking to…

December 11, 2018
Determine the liquid component in 1/5 sec
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Determine the liquid component in 1/5 sec

So far, the European Union has been very restrictive in allowing liquids to enter the aircraft, which is annoying to many passengers.

December 11, 2018
Equipment turns the breath into money
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Equipment turns the breath into money

John Lennon Airport in Liverpool city of England will become the first airport in the world to use technology to turn passenger's breath into biofuels.

December 11, 2018
Flying car!
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Flying car!

US company Terrafugia has announced the launch of the car in 2009. Called Transition, the $ 148,000 car is the size of a Cadillac Escalade.

December 11, 2018
France: On the plane with ... fingerprints
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France: On the plane with ... fingerprints

French airline Air France said it is planning to test its boarding pass. Airport checks with fingerprint scanning technology will help passengers get a quicker check.

December 11, 2018
Airbus launches world's largest aircraft
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Airbus launches world's largest aircraft

After two long years of delays, the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, will be making its public debut at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) a…

December 11, 2018
Intelligent runway control system
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Intelligent runway control system

A very small size, but if it appears on the airport runway, it could lead to an accident or an aviation disaster. To reduce this risk to a minimum, the Tarsier Intellige…

December 11, 2018
Scanner detects explosives
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Scanner detects explosives

GE Security Appliances, Inc. has launched a new CTX 9000 detector system, which works in the same way as CT scanners in healthcare.

December 11, 2018
Unmanned trains at Heathrow Airport (UK)
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Unmanned trains at Heathrow Airport (UK)

Advanced Transport Systems (ATS) of Bristol University (UK) has signed a contract with BAA managing a majority of UK airports, including Heathrow, to test the ULTRa PRT…

December 11, 2018
'Anti-hijackers' aircraft
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'Anti-hijackers' aircraft

The world's first 'anti-hijacker' aircraft, which can drive itself away from buildings and can even land by remote control in case the pilot is controlled or killed, is…

December 11, 2018