If we could go one step further and reduce air pollution in affected communities by cutting emissions from cars, trucks and dirty industries, the impact would be even greater.
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"We must move away from this blanket closure and find ways to flexibly open air space, step by step, " IATA head Giovanni Bisignani told a news briefing in Paris.
Congress did step in last month to undo furloughs for air traffic controllers after a week of coast-to-coast flight delays, and lawmakers have found money for meat inspectors.
For instance, when thoughts about smoking occur, plan to chew gum, or step outside for several long deep breaths of fresh air.
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At that time, Ehud Olmert, Israel's prime minister, who is to step down after an election on February 10th, had hoped that air raids would silence the missile launchers.
The FAA took a half-step in that direction in 2008, creating a nonpunitive reporting system for air traffic controllers.
And the Air Transport Association, which represents the U.S. airlines that fly to China and others including Delta Air Lines and US Airways, says the air travel agreement produced in the talks is an "important first step" but ultimately wants the discussions to yield an "open skies agreement" with virtually no government intervention of flights between the two countries.
Concorde was in the air and it was every schoolboy's conviction that the next inevitable step would see Union Jacks flying in space.
"This significant step in Gogo's technology roadmap allows us to better address the demand for in-air connectivity services, " said Michael Small, Gogo's president and chief executive officer.
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