11.   The new service comes at a time when talks between the United States and Britain over a new aviation agreement have been stalled for a number of years.

12.   The U.S. and Japan have been arguing over how to reach a new aviation agreement in recent months.

13.   The U.S. and Japan have been working for the better part of a year to reach a new aviation pact.

14.   The United States and Canada have agreed to the outline of a new aviation treaty allowing nonstop service between more Canadian and U.S. cities, including Atlanta.

15.   Two days of talks aimed at reaching a new civil aviation agreement between the two countries ended in San Francisco today.

16.   Transportation industry experts say UPS has the best chance of obtaining the new aviation rights.

17.   Under the new aviation security law, airlines no longer have a choice.

18.   Under the new aviation security law, the Transportation Department will take over the screening of passengers and baggage from the airline industry, which now handles security.

19.   And under a new aviation security law, airlines are required starting next weekend to inspect all checked baggage for explosives.

20.   But Germany reiterated it will not sign the new aviation treaty unless Lufthansa and United Airlines are granted immunity from U.S. antitrust laws so they can broaden their alliance.