Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | B | Business Travel News

U.S. tests missile defense.

Publication: Business Travel News
Publication Date: 15-AUG-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
The U.S. government is moving ahead with plans to test technology to protect commercial aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles, a major step toward requiring all U.S. planes to be so equipped. Meanwhile, a key lawmaker suggested it should first be mandatory on the new 800-passenger A380 jet produced by Airbus.

Just months after the U.S. Congress approved another $110 million to develop technology against so-called "Man-Portable Air Defense Systems," the government will test devices developed for the military on three out-of-service Boeing 767 airplanes, the Department of Homeland Security said. The...



More articles from Business Travel News
On the record., August 15, 2005
DHS begins testing RFID chips at border crossings., August 15, 2005
How BTN conducted the 22nd annual survey., August 15, 2005
MeetingWorld: hotels wait for high-revenue groups., August 15, 2005
Squibb's Ridzon dismisses ROI, embraces procurement., August 15, 2005

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.