STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - The European Commission asked the United States on Wednesday to confirm it was using the personal data of U.S.-bound air passengers properly amid growing concerns over privacy rights. more tow…..

If the Air Force Falcons hit the books the way they did the nets, they should ace their finals next week. The 24th-ranked Falcons made 15 3-pointers Wednesday night in a 70-47 rout of Norfolk State, their last game until Dec. 23. more tow…..

NEW YORK — During the age of dinosaurs, tiny squirrel-like creatures climbed trees and jumped into the darkness. Then they spread their limbs and glided away — the first known mammals to take to the air, a new report says. more tow…..

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) The Air Force says human error caused a B-52 crew to drop concrete bombs into a Kansas lake this summer. more tow…..

NATCHEZ The Fox News Channel will likely air a report Wednesday on ex-city planner Andrew Smiths Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discrimination complaint against the city. more tow…..

From Poland A.M. Fischer Air Polska, which only recently appeared doomed to bankruptcy, has managed to pay off its debts, acquire 16 investors and is thinking of entering the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE).
Source: www.wbj.pl

No regular air-quality testing at N.L. schools despite school closings 
School board officials in Newfoundland and Labrador where three schools have been closed because of mould problems have turned down parents’ requests for provincewide air-quality testing.
Source: ca.news.yahoo.com

Lockheed Gets $9.6M Air Force Pact 
The Air Force said Wednesday it awarded a contract modification worth $9.6 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. The pact will provide specific foreign military equipment support for the Greek F16 new aircraft program.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Nike’s 25 Year Anniversary of the Air Force One: Spike Lee Picture Provided By Dave Goodson 
The Nike Air Force 1 sneaker has been a staple in the Hip-Hop culture for decades.
Source: www.allhiphop.com

Hot Air balloon company joining festival 
EAST PEORIA - People wanting a bird’s eye view of East Peoria at night during the holiday season will have the opportunity, with a hot air balloon company joining the Festival of Lights.
Source: www.pekintimes.com

Taliban commanders reportedly killed in NATO air strike in Panjawii 
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (CP) - A number of Taliban commanders were believed killed in a NATO air strike on a rebel stronghold in the Panjwaii district, NATO officials said Thursday.
Source: ca.news.yahoo.com

No. 24 Air Force routs Norfolk St. 70-47 
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) If the Air Force Falcons hit the books the way they did the nets, they should ace their finals next week. The 24th-ranked Falcons made 15 3-pointers Wednesday night in a 70-47 rout of Norfolk State, their last game until Dec. 23.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Air Force says human error caused bombing of Kansas lake 
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) The Air Force says human error caused a B-52 crew to drop concrete bombs into a Kansas lake this summer.
Source: kshb.com

“Jump In!,” a Disney Channel made-for-TV movie starring members of Cincinnati-area competitive double Dutch teams, is set to air next month. more…..

WASHINGTON - A decision by the Air Force to send more cargo jet maintenance work to the Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee will result in about 80 new jobs. Senator Edward Kennedy says the move underscores… more…..

by Staff Writers Dallas TX (SPX) Dec 14, 2006 Lockheed Martin has conducted a successful series of tests of a new centralized controller device for unmanned air and ground vehicles. more…..

Responding to an air quality complaint filed last month by the parent of a Hudson High School junior, the Hudson School Board has approved a host of improvements to address air quality.

18 air space violations reported 
Though the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir is holding on the ground, as many as 18 violations of Indian air space by helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) were detected this year.

Air Force, back in Top 25, picks up win 
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Jeff Bzdelik won’t recruit a player who can’t knock down the 3. Those pl…

AirTran proposes takeover of Midwest Air 
AirTran Holdings Inc. said on Wednesday it had offered to buy rival Midwest Air Group Inc. .