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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Landing jets via satellite should help save money

Alaska Airlines Capt. Ted Leenerts, left, and First Officer Andrew Blank start pre-flight checks in a Boeing 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Top right: The airline will soon be testing a new satellite guidance system that could reduce congestion and fuel consumption.