Monthly Archives: February 2012
Social-Seating = Higher Revenue?
KLM and Malaysia Airlines will be one of the first few major airlines to incorporate a “social-seating” program. KLM’s “Meet and Seat” and Malaysia Airline’s “MHBuddy” Facebook App will allow passengers to share their Linkedin or Facebook profile from 90 … Continue reading
Indian Navy’s $1.5 Billion Aircraft Deal
The Indian Navy is seeking 9 medium range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircrafts in addition to the 12 American P-8 that is being acquired at a cost of $3.1 Billion. The Indian Navy currently operates Dornier Aircraft, the Russian IL-38 and … Continue reading
Filed under Defence
Aircrafts could harness energy from landings
Future aircrafts could harness energy from the wheel rotation of their landing gear to generate electricity. This power can then be used to taxi to the gates, hangar, etc. This technology reduces the need to use their engines. This in … Continue reading
PR & Transporting LIVE Dolphins
The recent stunt involving the air transport of five live dolphins by Hong Kong Airlines from Osaka, Japan to Hanoi, Vietnam last month caused an uproar by animal rights groups worldwide. The flight included a two-hour refueling stop in Hong … Continue reading
To drone or not to drone…….The FAA’s Nightmare?
A new federal law signed by President Obama forces the FAA to allow UAVs to be used for private and commercial activities. With drones taking over American skies, privacy is becoming a concern. The recent incident where a drone that … Continue reading
Raoisons Rafale
It is widely known that the Eurofighter Typhoon may be a better performing aircraft when compared to Dassault’s Rafale and many more countries use the Typhoon than the Rafale. It is also obvious that the Indian Air Force did not base the … Continue reading
