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Polar Flights

The end of the cold war could mean colder -- but shorter -- routes for international air traffic, as Arctic air space could be opened to passenger planes. Russia and Canada have been evaluating possible northern flight routes. Linda talks to Sidney Koslowe, Vice President of Engineering for NAV Canada, who is attending a Transportation Symposium meeting in Washington.

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