- Delta Becomes First Major Carrier to Offer Real-Time Bluetooth Tracking on Container Shipments[Mar. 06, 2018]
With the introduction of new Bluetooth tracking technology, Delta will soon become the first U.S. passenger airline to provide, real-time tracking for unit load devices (ULDs).
- Airbus' BLADE Demonstrator Programme Wins the Aviation Week Laureates Award for Technology[Mar. 05, 2018]
At a ceremony in Washington DC, Airbus' BLADE demonstrator programme received the prestigious 2018 Aviation Week Laureates Award for Commercial, Technology. The panel of judges recognised the team for bringing to fruition the most extensive wing laminar flow demonstrator programme ever undertaken for commercial aviation. The BLADE project -- which stands for "Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe" -- is part of the EU-sponsored Clean Sky programme and is tasked with assessing the feasibility of introducing laminar flow wing technology on a large airliner. It aims to improve aviation's ecological footprint, bringing with it a 50% reduction of wing friction and up to five percent lower CO2 emissions.
- Porsche could Build Flying Taxis, Says Sales Chief[Mar. 03, 2018]
Volkswagen's sports car maker Porsche could develop a flying passenger vehicle to compete with rivals in a possible market for urban air taxis and ride-sharing services, Porsche sales chief Detlev von Platen told a German magazine.
- Qantas Steams Towards Half of Its Boeing 737 Fleet Having WiFi[Feb. 26, 2018]
Qantas is marching towards a mid-year milestone for installing WiFi across its domestic Boeing 737 fleet, with around half of the workhorse jets expected to boast the fast and free Internet service by the end of June.
- Shoe-scanners Could Speed up Airport Security Checks[Feb. 23, 2018]
Airline passengers could soon be able to pass through security scanners without removing their shoes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
- Boeing Partners with El Al Venture Fund Cockpit Innovation[Feb. 21, 2018]
Cockpit Innovation, the venture fund of El Al Israel Airlines, said on Wednesday it had formed a strategic partnership with Boeing Co that will include an investment in Cockpit.
- Sabre Granted NDC Level 3 Capability as an I.T. Provider[Feb. 15, 2018]
Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as NDC Level 3 capable as an I.T. provider. Reaching this milestone less than two months after announcing Level 2 capability, Sabre accelerates its commitment to leading the evolution of retailing and distribution technology.
- Airlines Turn to Technology to Solve Overbooking Puzzle[Feb. 13, 2018]
Being offered cash at the gate to take a later flight because of overbooking may become a rarity if technology being examined by major airlines such as British Airways , JetBlue and Qantas catches on.
- 'There's a Storm Coming': Emirates Boss Warns Airlines of a Looming Seismic Shift in Technology[Feb. 09, 2018]
Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark issued a stern warning to the airline industry on the need to embrace the seismic shift in technology that's underway.
- Hong Kong Airlines Chooses Airbus' FHS-TSP Solution to Cover Its Fleet of 21 A350s[Feb. 07, 2018]
Hong Kong Airlines has selected Airbus to provide Flight Hour Services - Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for its fleet of 21 A350 XWBs. With this latest deal, the number of aircraft covered by an Airbus FHS-TSP solution in the Asia-Pacific raises to over 300 from 13 customers, confirming the popularity of Airbus FHS services in the region and Airbus' leadership in A350 XWB flight hour services.