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Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2005

OK, this has nothing to do with Boeing, or local aerospace, but if it works, it’s technology that will revolutionize air travel. ARINC of Annapolis, Md., says http://www.arinc.com/news/2005/10-07-05.html it’s installing new equipment at London’s Heathrow Airport that will make airport public address announcements understandable.

Really.

Key Quote: “The artificial voice technology by AviaVox, which includes several language modules in addition to English, is digitally programmed and offers remarkable clarity and accuracy compared to a typical staff announcer.”