Travelers who do not need a visa to fly to the United States will have to answer questions about their health and criminal background under a new electronic system launched today.Starting January 12, 2009, people traveling to the U.S. from the 27 visa waiver countries will be required to fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form online three days before departure.
Aircell Gets Approval For In-Flight Broadband
Aircell has received two important approvals from the FAA that will allow the company to offer its in-flight mobile broadband on U.S. domestic flights.The first approval is a Supplemental Type Certificate, permitting installation and operation of Aircell’s in-flight mobile broadband on commercially operated Boeing 767-200 planes. The second approval is a Parts Manufacture Approval that allows for the manufacturing of aircraft parts at the company’s Bensenville, IL. facility.
Google, DoubleClick Get FTC Approval
UPDATE: No sooner had I hit “publish,” I get an email from Google confirming the deal has been approved by the FTC. The announcement reads in part…
Sprint and Nextel Get Merger Approval From Shareholders
Shareholders of both Nextel and Sprint have voted to approve the merge or equals between Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications, which was announced back in December.
New London Granted Approval To Demolish Neighborhood
A Supreme Court ruling has granted the city of New London, Conn. approval to demolish a neighborhood of homes in order to make room for a hotel and an office complex.
FDA Accelerated Drug Approval System Flawed
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has had a system for about 13 years that allows companies to get life-saving drugs to patients quickly. This system has been deemed “broken” by a U.S. representative.
Pfizer Gets FDA Approval on Depo-subQ provera 104
Pfizer has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for depo-subQ provera 104 for the management of pain associated with endometriosis, a gynecological condition that affects one in ten women of reproductive age.
Oracle Gets Approval From Europe, PeopleSoft Reviews Decision
PeopleSoft announced that its Board will review the implications of today’s decision by the European Commission regarding Oracle’s proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft.
DOJ Gives Cingular Approval To Purchase AT&T Wireless
The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement requiring Cingular Wireless Corporation to divest assets in 13 markets in order to proceed with Cingular Wireless’s $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless.
The Politics of Purchase Approval
Are you one of those CIOs who are beleaguered by the politics of getting your budget or purchases approved?