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Impending Volcanic Eruption Could Disrupt International Flight Paths

Seismic Activity High; Tremor A Minute Recorded

International flight paths over Alaska could soon be disrupted if satellite images, increasing seismic activity and lava are any indication.

Turkish Airliner Hijacking Ends Peacefully

Two Suspects, Possible Accomplice In Custody

The hijacking of a Turkish MD-83 airliner, which began when two hijackers attempted to take over an Atlasjet flight headed to Istanbul, ended without bloodshed Saturday morning.

NWA Invites Flight Attendants Union To Meeting

Carrier Says It Wants To Improve Work Environment

Northwest Airlines CEO Doug Steenland sent a letter this week to the 7,000-strong Association of Flight Attendants union, inviting them to meet to discuss ways to improve the attendants' working environment.

Boeing: We'll Bring The Jobs, You Bring The Tax Breaks

Proposed Expansion Would Mean A 10 Percent Staffing Increase

As part of its proposed $80 to $100 million expansion of its Gresham, OR manufacturing plant, Boeing is asking for tax breaks over the next five years.