Clip-Air Project

"We still have to break down several barriers, but we do believe that it is worth working on such a concept, at odds with current aircraft technology and which can have a huge impact on society."

[Claudio Leonardi, in charge of the Clip-Air project at EPFL] 

More than a plane: a vision of mobility. Read more... http://clipair.epfl.ch/concept-en

The Potential Of Collaboration

18-20 JUNE 2013, BRUSSELS

The Summit will be an invaluable opportunity for you to learn about the latest technology trends in our industry as well as hear from some of its most experienced speakers, discussing the future of air transport and, in particular, the ‘Potential of Collaboration’.

Solar Impulse - Ready to fly across North America

The official itinerary of the 2013 Across America mission was unveiled by André and Bertrand today, Thursday March 28th, at Moffett Airfield in San Francisco.

Read all about Solar Impulse project here: http://www.solarimpulse.com/

Ryanair to buy 200 Boeings in $18bn order

OHN MULLIGAN – 12 MARCH 2013

RYANAIR has placed an $18bn (€14bn) order with Boeing to buy up to 200 aircraft, the Irish Independent has learned.

The mammoth order – due to be confirmed by US President Barack Obama and Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the White House next week – is the single biggest aircraft purchase ever agreed by Ryanair. It's also one of the biggest orders ever placed with Seattle-based manufacturer Boeing.

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BIG DATA, BIG INSIGHTS

Data is the lifeblood of information technology. If harnessed properly, it can tell you how you are performing as a business and help you make better decisions that impact your network, product, pricing, sales and service. Here, big uses for airlines. Read more 

Air Mauritius brings high-end immersive experience to website visitors

Far more than an online booking tool, the website has been entirely revamped creating a high-end immersive experience so that visitors to the site immediately immerse into the world of Mauritius. Launched on June 20, the website will help to rejuvenate the airline's image and boost sales, while providing a high-quality window to promote Mauritius. Read more...

11 Essential Tools for the Tech-Savvy Traveler

The holiday season is upon us, and that means one thing: traveling. Whether you’re hastily coordinating the logistics to actually get to grandma’s house or frantically securing those last minute business deals on the other side of the country before 2012, finding the right flight, hotel and rental car is no joke. And if you’re pressed for time or on a budget, getting a great package is nothing short of a holiday miracle.

Read more... on Mashable.