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Sungoo Kang

Air France and Airbus Undertake Green Commercial Flight :: Airline News Resource - 0 views

  • The (AF6129) commercial flight combined for the first time the use of bio-fuels (50 per cent in each engine), optimised air traffic management (ATM) and efficient Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) to minimise CO2 emissions.
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    This is an interesting article mentioning how airline industry goes green. Air France and Airbus combined the latest Bio-fuel and air traffic management technologies and reduced CO2 emissions in half. Furthermore, Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) is becoming more widespread as a way to reduce fuel burn. It requires significantly less engine thrust and less fuel burn. These green bio-fuel and CDA strategies might make airline companies as sustainable and valuable chains.
Danelkis Serra

Airbus unveils RFID 'Bag2Go' that can be tracked from an iPhone app - 0 views

  • The reinvention of baggage”
  • RFID chip that allows passengers to track their luggage
  • eliminate the risk of mishandled baggage
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  • ‘Bag2Go
  • You rent the bag, it comes to you, you pack it and then the bag goes to the airport
  • recognised by automated airport and airline baggage systems
  • end-to-end baggage process
  • mobile technology
  • 20% more
  • development stages
  • need to find ways to get revenue back
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    ROI?  Will it make a difference to you if you are able to track your luggage on a flight?  Would you pay an additional 20% for your luggage or possible rent one? This technology is being developed where you can track your luggage on your mobile phone.   Not sure the technology will actually make a difference in consumer choices.   
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