Russian officials say they gave the go-ahead to let the plane through despite its improper clearance but the flight crew says Russian air-traffic controllers reportedly turned them back.

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And you don't need a license, you don't need right-of-way clearance -- you just shoot through the air.

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Shortly after the restart, Hanlon fired a low ball towards the St Johnstone goal, but Enckelman had it covered, then Sodje delivered a cross to Stevenson who could only take a fresh-air swipe at the ball and Alan Maybury made the clearance.

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Now, the association's leaders have identified 11 sectors, including electronics, tourism, health care and air travel, in which they hope to remove tariffs, harmonise standards, and expedite customs clearance.

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Given the apparently excessive size of the clearance and the eccentric choice of route, some detect a stink of corruption in the smoky air.

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The Transition Roadable Aircraft, basically a flying car, recently received clearance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to operate both on land and in the air.

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