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ANA Japan announces Star Wars Force Awakens planes
Japan’s ANA airlines has always stressed on their inclination towards the geek side of life. The company recently covered their Star Wars fan base by introducing a giant R2-D2 in the sky. Their recent adventure into the geek space has inspired the creation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens-themed aircrafts, complete with BB-8 droid action!…
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Boeing’s 777X stands out with folding wings, impressive fuel efficiency
The Boeing 777 series of aircraft are absolutely novel in the roles they fulfill, both, inside the chassis and outside. The company announced three new aircraft, namely the 777X, 777-8X and the 777-9X; the 777X being the show-stopper at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. It features folding wing-tips to increase wingspan and fuel efficiency while making…
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Hacker comes up with an Android app that can remotely Attack and Hijack an Airplane
Do you think anyone can possibly develop a mobile app that can HIJACK an aircraft? An Android app was demonstrated at the “Hack in the Box” security forum that can take control of a commercial flight. Hugo Tesco, a security consultant and also a trained pilot, put up a presentation which was practical demonstration of…
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PowerUp 3.0 lets you control your paper airplane with your smartphone
So you’ve had trouble getting your paper airplane to fly? Wipe that frown off your face and check out TailorToys’ newest brainchild, conversion kits for paper airplanes and boats that can be controlled by your smartphone! Showcased at the American International Toy Fair, the PowerUp 3.0 sports a small propeller on the back and can…
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Boeing unveils new 747-8 next-generation aircraft
It’s been a while since we saw something roll out in bubble wrap from Boeing’s designers and just when we’d given up hope of seeing anything new spring out, the aviation giant pulled the veil off its newest air-craft, the 747-8 Intercontinental. Lufthansa Airlines is now the first airliner to own one of these with…
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Airbus takes a cue from Wonder Woman, possible invisible planes in 2050
Just a little while back, in July of this year in fact, Airbus was talking about the planes of the future and what they’d be like. They were talking about how we could expect the technology get quieter and lighter as well as being far more advanced obviously in other aspects. The latest from Airbus…
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Flying to get safer for the rich as airlines plan to add airbags in first class
New Government regulations are forcing airlines to have 16G seats that will stay bolted to the floor in the event of an impact 16-times the force of gravity. The seats have been present in all planes designed and produced after 1988, but older planes with 9G seats will be replaced. Pegging the safety standard further…
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727 Fuselage Suite for the nostalgic mile high clubbers
Your next flight could be a destination in itself. The Costa Verde Hotel, features a 727 Fuselage Suite which has been created from 1965 Boeing 727 fuselage, which previously belonged to South Africa Air and Avianca Airlines, to offer guests two-bedrooms, two private baths, a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area foyer, an…
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SWISS first class suites get a makeover by Priestman Goode
First Class suites in Swiss have just got a swanky new makeover, thanks to the brilliance of Priestman Goode, a London based design consultancy. With the help of high quality materials and ultra modern décor principles, the interiors of the flight now look uber up to date with the demands of those who take to…
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Delta to offer The Cozy Suite for Economy Class
y biggest nightmare at the moment is the 12-hour flight that awaits me to my holiday destination. Naturally my blogger’s salary doesn’t give me the luxury of First Class let alone Business Class, so crammed seats and bruised elbows goes with the territory. The scene is about to change thanks to the Cozy Suite, an…
