Airlines are putting tablets in the cockpit, replacing heavy flight bags and saving on fuel in the process. But while American and other airlines are using iPads, Delta went in another direction: the Microsoft Surface 2. Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns hits the flight deck to find out why. msft.it/6013daxV
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG was unveiled today as the new name for Tognum. The new title comes with the endorsement 'A Rolls-Royce and Daimler Company' to reflect ownership by the holding company formed by the Rolls-Royce and Daimler joint venture: http://lnkd.in/dUYegmc
Innovative materials, like ceramic matrix composites, are making our jet engines lighter and more efficient.
A350 MSN2 rolled out of paint hangar with special 'Carbon' livery.
This is the first of two A350 flight-test aircraft to be equipped with a full passenger cabin interior and will be the first A350 to transport passengers when it undertakes the Early Long Flights (ELF) later in the year. Read more at: http://tiny.cc/A350MSN2
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New electric taxiing system, EGTS enables an aircraft to use its auxiliary power unit (APU) generator to power motors in the main wheels. It allows an aircraft to push back and taxi without using aircraft engines.
EGTS was developed in partnership between Honeywell and Safran.
On a cold day like today, this LC-130 Ski Bird reminds us of the value of versatility. How have you demonstrated versatility in your career? (PS: Learn more about the C-130’s many missions here: http://ow.ly/skcyy)
Soon they’ll begin a codeshare with US Airways, so they can book their trip seamlessly on one ticket and travel across our combined global network.
