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- GE adds turbine-part inspection to inspection orders
General Electric has added to its safety inspection directive ordered earlier this week by having airlines check the installation of a specific turbine nozzle in addition to checking the turbine itself. The inspection orders came after a GEnx engine powering a Boeing 747-8 freighter failed in Shanghai in September. Reuters
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- EU may be running out of time to avoid clashes over emissions
 The European Union has only a few weeks to address the risk of major clashes with other nations over its emissions standards plan, says Jonathon Counsell, British Airways head of environment. Counsell, who was speaking at a conference last week, warned that if the EU doesn't act quickly to address concerns, airlines are at the risk of having aircraft impounded. ABTN.co.uk (U.K.)
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- TSA adds privacy-friendly body scanners at Boston airport
The Transportation Security Administration has added new body scanners at Logan International Airport in Boston. The scanners don't include passenger-specific images, but instead identify anomalies such as guns and bombs. The 27 new scanners will replace 17 older scanners. Boston Herald
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- Stress-less travel? Bring your mobile phone
Apple Passbook is one application that is changing the way people travel, this feature says. The app stores passports and other documents and enables travelers' boarding passes to pop up once they are in proximity of an airport. The mobile boarding pass is updated if needed to reflect any gate or time changes. Another app, GateGuru, offers information on gate amenities and real-time updates on security-line wait times. CNNGo.com (Asia)
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- Tips for financing your career development
Getting employers to pay for your professional development can be tricky but often necessary because of the high costs involved, Chrissy Scivicque writes. To persuade your employer to shell out some cash for you, emphasize how the company will benefit if you get better at your job. Also, Scivicque writes, volunteer to share your newfound knowledge with others at work. U.S. News & World Report/On Careers blog
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