Airplane Security
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Can airplanes be hacked? U.S. officials say it’s ‘only a matter of time’Late last year, the DHS successfully hacked into the avionics of a commercial Boeing 737, as part of a test. In a follow-up presentation, the department said an airline hack is only a "matter of time."NewsJun 11, 2018
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‘Toxic’ cabin air on your flight linked to cancer, neurological problems: WHO reportMore than 3.5 billion passengers and 500,000 pilots and crew members were exposed to low levels of chemicals on planes in 2015, researchers say.HealthJun 22, 2017
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U.S. expected to expand laptop ban on planes from Europe, affecting over 400 daily flightsThe United States and top European ministers will hold urgent talks about a possible expansion of the in-flight laptop ban to flights from the EU.PoliticsMay 12, 2017
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U.S. to expand laptop ban to include European countries: officialsAny expansion of the ban could impact U.S. carriers such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc and American Airlines Group.TechMay 10, 2017
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Electronics ban latest step in battle of wits between terrorists, security chiefsMilitant groups and security chiefs continue to wage a high-stakes scientific battle that has dramatically altered airline travel.TechApr 1, 2017
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