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Visual interpretation of the winning concept for Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas competition: Team Levar from Brazil proposed using the principles of air hockey to easily and safely load and unload...
Visual interpretation of the winning concept for Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas competition: Team Levar from Brazil proposed using the principles of air hockey to easily and safely load and unload luggage, potentially turning over passengers’ bags 30% faster for a smoother air travel experience.
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Students from the University of São Paulo in Brazil win the €30,000 first prize at the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2013 challenge. The competition is a global student challenge seeking innovations for...
Students from the University of São Paulo in Brazil win the €30,000 first prize at the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2013 challenge. The competition is a global student challenge seeking innovations for the future of flight.

PARIS, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have claimed the top prize of €30,000 as winners of Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2013. Team Levar won with their proposal for a luggage loading and unloading system for airplane cargo compartments to reduce the workload of airport baggage handlers with an air cushion solution inspired by air hockey tables. Supported by UNESCO, Airbus Fly Your Ideas is a biennial competition which challenges...
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Air-Powered Baggage Handling Concept Claims Top Prize

Brazilian team wins with air cushion solution inspired by air hockey tables.

News • June 18th, 2013
Boeing Plans To Stretch-Out Dreamliner

Boeing says it already has commitments from several customers, including United Airlines.

News • June 18th, 2013
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Airport had an on-time departure rate of 65.3 percent, far worse than the 84.5 percent in April 2012.

News • June 17th, 2013
American Eagle Has Worst On-Time Performance

Airline also had the highest cancellation rate and the worst mishandled-baggage rate.

News • June 17th, 2013
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The agreement stipulates the bilateral exchange of know-how, process and repair documentation

Press Release • June 14th, 2013
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The loan was part of the funding to support the expansion of engine total support business.

Press Release • June 14th, 2013
Single & Global Certification Renewed

Nine standards covered across Air France Industries entire industrial footprint.

Press Release • June 14th, 2013
Airlines' On-Time Performance Falls, DOT Says

Only 77.3 percent of flights arrived on time in April, according to the Transportation Department.

News • June 14th, 2013
United CEO Vows Better Airline Service This Summer

United passengers suffered through rampant delays and cancellations last summer, after United and Continental moved to a common passenger reservation system.

News • June 5th, 2013
United To Offer Annual Packages To Prepay Baggage, Extra Legroom

Starting at $349, United passengers can prepay for checked bags for a year.

News • June 4th, 2013
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The agreement will establish a center of excellence for commercial flight simulation in China.

Press Release • June 4th, 2013
AeroVironment Cuts Workforce Because Of Federal Spending Cuts

Company, with annual revenue of $297 million, is the leading supplier to the military for small unmanned aircraft systems.

News • June 3rd, 2013
Fashion Designer To Create New Uniforms For ANA Cabin Crew, Ground Staff

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News • June 3rd, 2013
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Airliner began business in Wichita Sunday with two daily nonstop flights to Dallas and to Chicago and one daily flight to Las Vegas.

News • June 3rd, 2013
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The airline is Boeing's first customer for the company's passenger version of the 747-8.

News • May 30th, 2013

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