Posts Tagged ‘aviation future’
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Airplane Takes Flight
A highly-modified Piper Malibu Mirage took flight in Cranfield, England, last week and made history. The short circuit flight around the airport was notable because of what was powering the plane. It was powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which made it the world’s first flight with zero-emission fuel for a “commercial-grade” passenger airplane. Decarbonized…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Aviation
The use of AI (artificial intelligence) technology in commercial aviation has already made a major impact on the ways flights are operating today. The world’s leading airliner service providers use AI tools and technology to deliver a more personalized traveling experience to passengers. From AI-powered kiosks to automating airline operations and security check-in, AI’s role…
Read MorePilot Shortage Provides Opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration reports there were about 827,000 pilots in America in 1987. Over the past three decades, the number has dropped by 30%. During the same time period, the demand for air travel has dramatically increased. A classic case of low supply and high demand has created the perfect opportunity for high paying…
Read MoreIs Electric Aircraft the Future?
Can aviation follow the path of cars and engineer electric aircraft? It took Elon Musk about a decade to create his best-selling Tesla Model 3 electric car. Now every major carmaker is working on its own electric vehicle. In Seattle, Washington, a company called magniX wants to be a Tesla-like trailblazer for electric aviation. Earlier…
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