The opening of the world's largest airport's new international terminal will occur in just over one month's time, it's been announced.Already the busiest airport on Earth, Hartsfield-Jackson hit a new milestone in 2011, with close to 10 million international passengers passing through, alongside close to 70,000 international flight movements....
Monday, 26 March 2012
NASA’s Next-Gen Augmented Reality Cockpit Displays
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is working on a pair of glasses intended for commercial airline pilots landing at severely fogged-up airports.The augmented reality-themed glasses feature an HUD (Heads-Up Display) that projects an overlay of the airport's runway and general layout, to aid pilots maintain safe control...
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FAA Studies Aircraft Passenger Electronic Device Use
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is looking into implementing rules that would allow airline passengers to use electronic gadgets while aircraft are arriving at or departing the world's airports. Presently, there's legislation in place that allows all carriers to put specific types of personal music players, tablets and...
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Monday, 19 March 2012
Architectural Wonders
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Saturday, 3 March 2012
Gatwick Solar System

Gatwick Airport now boasts the UK's first liveside solar system, positioned 150 metres away from the main runway.Rated at 50 Kilowatts, the solar system is comprised of photovoltaic panels that convert solar energy into electricity. It's been installed by UK group Orta Solar and not only is it a...
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