NASA scientists conducting an airborne campaign right now in the Arctic to monitor changes in sea ice and ice sheet thickness have a new tool.

The cost of jet fuel may be soaring, but so are West Virginia's state-run airplanes. The aviation division reports state aircraft burned about 58,000 gallons of fuel for business flights during the 12-month period that ended June 30.

By D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer Part-ownership of aircraft soars among businesses From time to time, Tom Clark meets with Tulsa business owners who are exploring corporate transportation options. "I try to give them all the data for all circumstances," Clark said.

By D.R. Stewart, Tulsa World, Okla. Nov. 12--From time to time, Tom Clark meets with Tulsa business owners who are exploring corporate transportation options. "I try to give them all the data for all circumstances," Clark said.

New Mexico's Gov. Bill Richardson isn't the only Western governor taking political lumps for wanting to fly in a new jet. Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski has long wanted his state to replace two Beechcraft King Air turboprops -- one 25 years old, one 27 years old.