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RSS planeSpitfire sends online auctions sky-high at eBay
News We put them in a Chipmunk - then our Harvard Trainer, then into a two-seater Spitfire and then into their own plane," said Peal. The company which has put Spitfires back into production, Historic Flying of Saffron... [07 Dec 2000]
An e-minister abroad (part 5): mobile mania and making friends
News As Hewitt boards the plane to return to a cold and wet London, she vows to return - and not just because of the weather. Day five: Ahmedabad If there's one sound that will remain with Patricia Hewitt after this tour it... [06 Nov 2000]
Hollywood movies: coming to a Web site near you
News Jennifer Pesci, marketing manager from SightSound.com, said: "The movie can travel, you can watch a film off-line for instance on a plane or in a car. Miramax has signed an agreement with SightSound.com to offer feature... [20 Apr 2000]
The IT girl: millennium schmillennium
Comment If I had a pound for every time I heard about someone's friend, who works in something to do with airlines, who was going nowhere near a plane till next March, I could have flown out to my secret hideaway first class. [01 Feb 2000]
'Internet in the sky' cleared for take-off
News Once the plane goes out of the line of sight, communication is lost," he told Silicon.com. Air traffic control centres in Europe are in the final stages of building an 'Internet in the sky'. The Aeronautical... [22 Jul 1999]
Baan job cuts leave CEO redundant
News In a separate development, Baan has been forced to repay £1.25m to Dutch airline KLM after failing to meet a deadline for a plane maintenance programme. Baan software has taken the axe to its axe-wielding chief... [01 Jun 1999]
Virgin Net drops Net access charges
News The plans will see the group sell everything from plane and train tickets to wedding dresses over the Net. Virgin Net MD, David Clarke has sounded the death knell for the fee-based ISP (Internet service provider) as his... [17 Feb 1999]
IBM and France Telecom woo Minitel users
News Analysts say the two companies have set themselves a hard task, as Minitel is much more secure than the Net and is regularly used by 35 million people for ecommerce services like train and plane ticket purchasing. [07 Oct 1998]
Bob Geldof to sell plane tickets online
News UK pop star Bob Geldof is setting up an online flight booking service that he claims will offer more flights from the UK than any other Web site. Deckchair.com, which launches at the end of November, will distribute information on flight... [05 Oct 1998]
Boeing tests latest plane live on the Net
News The first test flight of Boeing's first new plane for 16 years was shown live on the Internet on Sunday. During the flight, Captain Leon Robert explained that at 15,000 feet everything in the plane felt... [05 Aug 1998]
Logica helps BA keep flights on time
News A spokeswoman for Logica said: "The system means travellers won't suffer so many delays waiting for their plane to land, as it will already be in the right place. British Airways will tomorrow announce a £2m deal for an... [06 Jul 1998]
