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FWIA Officials: We Need Better Technology

Ten Hour Evacuation Points Out Field-Testing Weaknesses

When Fort Wayne International Airport (IN) was evacuated for ten hours last week, airport officials say they came to the conclusion that field tests for potentially dangerous chemicals is, well, lacking.

Say, You're Not Supposed To Have That Here

How Did British Reporters Sneak Fake Bomb On Plane?

In a media stunt reminiscent of the NBC fiasco in St. Louis, an undercover reporter for Britain's Sun newspaper smuggled a fake bomb aboard a jetliner in central England. He even took a picture of himself holding the erzats device while in the baggage hold of the aircraft.

Turning Their Eyes On Cargo

TSA to Evaluate Explosives Detection Technologies to Enhance Air Cargo Security

In an effort to enhance inspection of break-bulk air cargo, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), this week began an Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of explosives detection devices at several commercial air cargo-handling facilities.

O'Hare Expansion Critics File Protest

Say Plan Doesn't Pass Legal Sniff Test

Opponents to Chicago's multi-billion dollar expansion plans for O'Hare Airport say the FAA should look at the big picture. Now, they've filed an official objection with the government, hoping to prove their point.

'You Say You Lost Your Luggage...'

"And The Stanley Cup Was In It?"

Words hockey fans don't ever want to hear again: "Has anyone seen the Stanley Cup?"

Aero-News Alert: 2 Russian Airliners Down -- At Same Time

It appears that a major Russian aviation tragedy has occurred. Two airliners are reported down... having taken off from the same location, Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, at nearly the same time. No survivors have been reported.