But less time than Queen Victoria, whose era also carries her name.

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The real problem is an antiquated air-traffic control system "that is essentially based on World War II-era technology, " says Victoria Day, a spokeswoman with the Air Transport Association, the industry's lobby group.

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"Art in the Age of Queen Victoria: Treasures from the Royal Academy of Arts" showcases 76 paintings and sculptures from an era when London's Royal Academy was the world's premier arts institution.

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