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Hijack-proof' jets tested in Europe
PARIS, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Trials have begun in Europe on the first "hijack-proof" airliner, which would be able to steer itself away from buildings, it was reported Sunday. The new technology, which will start becoming available in 2008, also would let a plane land safely if terrorists kill the pilot, The Sunday Times of London reports. In addition, microphones would be able to eavesdrop on passengers' conversations while closed-circuit TV detects suspicious movements. The plans, developed by a consortium including France's Airbus airplane manufacturer and Britain's BAE Systems, the world's fourth largest defense contractor, have been in development since shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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